Harmony Hall (circa 1772) 109 East King Street, Kinston, NC 28501, 252-522-0421, One of the oldest homes in Lenoir County, this beautifully restored house was once the home of Governor Richard Caswell and is now the home of the Lenoir County Historical Association. Features of the home include authentic 18th century furnishings, a large reception room with open fireplaces at each end, and a museum room on the upstairs level which houses an extensive doll collection. more... 

CSS Neuse State Historic Site 2612 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28502, 252-522-2091, Glimpses into two of the most pivotal wars in the nation can be found at this historic site that features the CSS Neuse, one of the three Civil War ironclads, as well as a memorial of Richard Caswell, the first governor of the independent state of North Carolina. more...

Caswell Center Museum and Visitors Center 2415 West Vernon Avenue, Kinston, NC 28504, 252-208-4000, Established in 1914, this center is located in a historic building built in the 1800's and is the first facility in North Carolina to serve people with mental retardation. The museum at this center describes early life at the facility and a videotape presentation is available describing the history and developments. more... 

Caswell No. 1 Fire Station Museum 118 South Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28501, 252-527-1566, Experience the world of a late 1800's firefighter at this unique museum that is located in an 1895 fire station and features a 1922 American LaFrance Pumper, as well as a variety of memorabilia that spans a 100 year period including helmets, ladders, nozzles, and fire extinguishers. 

Community Council for the Arts 400 North Queen Street, Kinston, NC 28502, 252-527-2517, Located in a beautiful 30,000 square foot historical building, this arts council features six beautiful gallery spaces with exhibits that change every six to eight weeks. A large permanent model train exhibit is also on site and numerous classes and workshops are available for adults and children. more... 

Neuseway Planetarium, Health and Science Museum 401 West Caswell Street, Kinston, NC 28501, 252-939-3301, Located in a 100-year-old building, this 4,000 square foot facility features a museum on the first floor that includes hands-on exhibits, a miniature replica of the Lenoir Memorial Hospital, and a butteryfly garden. The second floor of the building is the home of the planetarium that includes a 32-foot dome and projector, as well as an observation deck with a mend telescope.