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Best museums to visit in Fayetteville

Here are the best museums to visit in Fayetteville.
Posted 2023-11-01T08:47:04+00:00 - Updated 2023-11-04T18:34:56+00:00
Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville

If you're looking for something to do, Fayetteville is home to several museums that are fun for all ages.

Here are the best museums to visit in Fayetteville.

1. Airborne and Special Operations Museum

The bread and butter of Fayetteville is Fort Liberty, which is the largest military base in the U.S. and one of the largest military installations in the world.

Fort Liberty is also home to the Army's special forces and special operations soldiers.

If you want to get a true taste of what Fayetteville is all about, you definitely need to stop by The Airborne and Special Operations Museum.

Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville
Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville

The museum highlights some of the biggest special operations missions throughout history.

There's lots to see, including real planes and helicopters.

Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville
Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville
Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville
Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville

If you're not big on reading, there's a theater where you can watch videos about the history and missions of the airborne and special operations teams.

Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville
Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville

The Airborne and Special Operations Museum is definitely worth seeing.

Admission is free, but the museum welcomes any donations. Head over to the Airborne and Special Operations Museum at 100 Bragg Blvd.

2. Fayetteville History Museum

This museum is also located in downtown Fayetteville, only a few blocks from the Airborne and Special Operations Museum.

Photo: Fayetteville History Museum - City Market at the Museum Facebook
Photo: Fayetteville History Museum - City Market at the Museum Facebook

You can learn all about the history of Fayetteville, then head downtown for lunch.

Fayetteville History Museum - City Market at the Museum
Fayetteville History Museum - City Market at the Museum
Photo: Fayetteville History Museum - City Market at the Museum Facebook
Photo: Fayetteville History Museum - City Market at the Museum Facebook

On Saturdays, the museum hosts a farmers market!

Photo: Fayetteville History Museum - City Market at the Museum Facebook
Photo: Fayetteville History Museum - City Market at the Museum Facebook

You can visit the Fayetteville History Museum at 325 Franklin Street.

3. Fascinate-U Children's Museum

Also located in downtown Fayetteville, the Fascinate-U Children's Museum is a fun family activity.

Photo: Fascinate-U Children's Museum Facebook
Photo: Fascinate-U Children's Museum Facebook

There are so many different activities for kids to do. They're sure to have a blast.

Photo: Fascinate-U Children's Museum Facebook
Photo: Fascinate-U Children's Museum Facebook
Photo: Fascinate-U Children's Museum Facebook
Photo: Fascinate-U Children's Museum Facebook
Photo: Fascinate-U Children's Museum Facebook
Photo: Fascinate-U Children's Museum Facebook

Admission is free for children younger than one year old. Tickets are $5 for kids that are one year old to 15 years old. Tickets are $4 for anyone older than 15. Members get free admission.

The Fascinate-U Children's Museum is located at 116 Green Street.

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