Raleigh, N.C. — Both the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences and the N.C. Museum of History are closed through Wednesday, Jan. 20, because of concerns about potential violence at state capitols ahead of President elect-Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Marbles Kids Museum’s website also says it is temporarily closed through 10 a.m., Jan. 22, but doesn’t say why.
“We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back soon,” Marbles’ website says.
In Facebook posts on Saturday, the state museums shared that they would be closed along with other state government facilities in downtown Raleigh.
“As recommended by public safety officials, state government facilities in downtown Raleigh, including NCMNS, will be closed through Wed., Jan. 20,” says the natural sciences museum website.
The history museum’s Facebook page says the same thing. “As recommended by public safety officials, state government facilities in downtown Raleigh, including the North Carolina Museum of History, will be closed through Wed., Jan. 20,” it reads.
Wake and Raleigh also are closing offices as a precaution.
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