Pope House Museum, Raleigh

Name: Pope House Museum
Address: 511 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, 27601, United States
Telephone: +1 919-996-2220

#36 among attractions in Raleigh

Museum, History museum

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The Pope House Museum, built in 1901, is a restored home once owned by Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, a prominent African-American citizen of Raleigh, North Carolina. The Pope House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999, It was an official project of the Save America’s Treasures Program and the city of Raleigh took over management of it, offering tours for the first time in 2012. ()

Built: 1900 (124 years ago)Coordinates: 35°46'25"N, 78°38'18"W

Address

511 S Wilmington StCentral Raleigh (Downtown Raleigh)Raleigh 27601 United States

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+1 919-996-2220

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Pope House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: City Market, Marbles Kids Museum, City of Raleigh Museum, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

~1110 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
City Market, Raleigh
6 min walk • City Market in Raleigh is a market located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in October, 1914. It became known as a historic place when Raleigh City Council secured a grant from the North Carolina Division of Archives & History to study the architectural resources surrounding Moore Square, in 1980.
~1980 ftN
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh
10 min walk • Marbles Kids Museum is a nonprofit children's museum located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina in the Moore Square Historic District.
~1520 ftN
Museum, History museum
City of Raleigh Museum, Raleigh
8 min walk • The City of Raleigh Museum is a local history museum associated with Raleigh, North Carolina. The museum is located in the historic Briggs Hardware Building on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh and has a number of exhibits and programs that are free to the public.
~1010 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
5 min walk • Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts is the main venue for the performing arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. The naming rights to the center currently are held by Duke Energy, which purchased them from the city in 2005 for a 20-year term at the cost of $7.5 million.
~1340 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Pour House Music Hall, Raleigh
7 min walk • The Pour House Music Hall is a music venue located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Pour House was opened in 1997 by Eric Mullen but eventually changed hands in 2012 to current owner Adam Lindstaedt.
0.4 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Raleigh
10 min walk • First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at the corner of Morgan and Salisbury Streets in downtown Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina.
~1390 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh
7 min walk • The Red Hat Amphitheater is an amphitheatre in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is adjacent to the Raleigh Convention Center. The Raleigh Amphitheater books acts through an agreement with Live Nation, and is owned and operated by the City of Raleigh.
~890 ftNE
35°46'32"N • 78°38'11"W
Artspace, Raleigh
5 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~950 ftW
Convention center
Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh
5 min walk • The Raleigh Convention Center is a convention and exhibition facility in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina that opened in September 2008. The architect was Tvsdesign with the participation of local firms O'Brien/Atkins Associates and Clearscapes.
~1930 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Long View Center, Raleigh
10 min walk • The Long View Center is a historic church building located in the Moore Square Historic District of Raleigh, North Carolina, United States.
~840 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
North Carolina Theatre, Raleigh
5 min walk • North Carolina Theatre is a professional theatre located in Raleigh, North Carolina. They perform four mainstage shows each year at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. It was founded by De Ann S.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pope House Museum open?

Pope House Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Pope House Museum?

Nearby attractions include Rogers-Bagley-Daniels-Pegues House, Raleigh (4 min walk), North Carolina Theatre, Raleigh (5 min walk), Artspace, Raleigh (5 min walk), Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh (5 min walk).

How to get to Pope House Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pope House Museum:

Bus

Wilmington Street & Cabarrus Street • Lines: 11, 19, 22, 5, Frx (2 min walk)
Wilmington St at Cabarrus St • Lines: R-Line (2 min walk)

Train

Raleigh (15 min walk)