Come along as we tour the science, history, and culture found in Downtown Raleigh’s award-winning museum scene 🦕💭 Raleigh is often referred to as the Smithsonian of the South and in downtown alone, you can spend an entire day (or more) immersed in captivating exhibits while learning more about the world around you. Other historic sites and museums downtown include: John Chavis Memorial Park, @dixpark, The Pope House Museum, Mordecai Historic Park, Joel Lane Museum House, @cam_raleigh, and more