STAFF:

Robin Grotke, Director.

Battista Bennett, Museum STEM Educator.

Rosario Simpson, Museum Assistant 

Rosario got a job as a teacher! She'll be missed, but we know she'll make a positive difference in her students' lives. Good luck, Rosie!

Position soon to reopen. Acceptance of applications will begin Monday, August 4, 2025).

Filip Zubrowicz, Museum Assistant

Filip will start his first year of college at NC State this fall with a full scholarship! Great job, Filip! (You'll still see Filip from time to time, when he helps with events, etc.)

MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 950

Kenansville, NC 28349

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
411 S. Main Street
Kenansville, NC 28349​
(910) 296-2149

EMAIL:

info.museum@duplinnc.gov

HOURS OF OPERATION:

• We are open Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

• Please excuse the mess. The upstairs gallery is closed for renovation. The exhibits will be updated and soon there will be more space for tours and programs!

• The Joann Cowan Brown Botanical Garden is open 24/7. 

• Sensory bags are available upon request.

• Admission is FREE. Donations are appreciated.

TOURS:

• Most of the museum's exhibits are self-guided, but our staff is available to answer questions, talk about the artifacts and geology specimens, and tell stories about the museum. 

• We are happy to conduct guided group tours. If a scheduled tour has more than 20 people, please give our staff at least 24 hours to prepare the galleries.

• Regarding tour cancellations, we kindly ask that organizers of group tours notify the museum of their intent to cancel by 10:00 a.m. the morning of their scheduled tour.

GENERAL:

• Wheelchair access to the first floor galleries of the Kelly-Farrior House is provided.

• The botanical garden trail is made of crushed stone and meets the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design.

• Public restrooms are not available. 

• Food and drinks are not allowed inside the main museum building.

• Photography is permitted.

• We are only able to accept cash for donations and we may not be able to make change.