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High Point Museum

The High Point Museum collects, preserves and interprets the history of greater High Point to develop, encourage and foster a shared understanding and appreciation of our community through a knowledge of its past. 

Now providing OnCell Audio Tours for its three on-site historic buildings (Haley House, Blacksmith House and the Hoggatt House) and its three off-site historic properties (Little Red Schoolhouse, Mendenhall Meeting House and the Mendenhall Store). . These audio tours can be accessed and serve visitors 24 hours a day. This resource allows visitors to use their cell phones to call (336-289-4072) and select a number corresponding to a building and learn more about it. The only cost is the use of their cell phone minutes. 

The Museum will be open to the public Thursday – Saturday 10 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 4:30 pm. The Historic Park hours will remain the same Saturday 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm.

• At-a-
  Glance

  • Contact Info

    High Point Museum

    1859 E. Lexington Ave
    High Point, NC 27262

    Phone: 885-1859   |   Official Website

  • Map

    Full map and directions

  • Accessibility Services

    There is no accessibility service information available at this time.

  • Technical Specs

    Thursday – Saturday 10 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 4:30 pm. The Historic Park hours will remain the same Saturday 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm.

  • • Current Events

      12/10/11- 12/31/12

      Meredith's Miniatures High Point Museum Meredith's Miniatures Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum December 10, 2011-December 31, 2012 The rooms in this exhibit were created by Meredith Slane Michener, a High Point native, between 1990 and 2005. They represent the bulk of her collection, which totals 35 rooms. Many of the items found in the rooms were created by her. Many were purchased from other artisans and many were “found.” Miniatures are always built to precise scale and these are completed in 1:12. This is one of the largest collections of miniature rooms in the country.

      01/01/10- Ongoing

      High Point’s Furniture Heritage High Point Museum High Point’s Furniture Heritage Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum January 1, 2010 - Ongoing This interactive exhibit, features furniture, machinery, photographs, memorabilia and video. The exhibit examines the history of the relationship between the furniture industry and the people of High Point and offers a unique perspective on the history of furniture manufacturing in our area.

  • • Upcoming Events

      02/15/12	Museum Guild Meeting High Point Museum Museum Guild Meeting Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum February 15, 2012 Louise Thaden and Louise Smith - aviatrix
      02/16/12	Historical Society Winter Gala Fundraiser High Point Museum Historical Society Winter Gala Fundraiser Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum February 16, 2012 An evening of food, music and good company Make Up Date: February 23, 2012
      03/10/12	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum March 10, 2012 Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages are welcome.
      03/21/12	Museum Guild Meeting High Point Museum Museum Guild Meeting Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum March 21, 2012 The discussion topic will be Oakwood Cemetery.
      03/24/12	Moccasin Making Workshop High Point Museum Moccasin Making Workshop Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum March 24, 2012 Greg Hudson, a known artisan and leather worker who has been perfecting his trade for 30 years, will be conducting the workshop. Each participant will receive a completed or almost completed set of moccasins. The moccasins are made of split elk, with an insole of split elk. All tools and materials will be provided during the seminar. Space is limited.
      03/24/12	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum March 24, 2012 Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages are welcome.
      03/31/12	Natural Dyeing High Point Museum Natural Dyeing Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum March 31, 2012 Get ready for the Easter Bunny! We’ll provide eggs you can dip in dyes made from plant material, like onion skins and blueberries. All ages welcome.

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    NOTE: We do our best to ensure all information is accurate. However, it's a good idea to visit the website or call the venue to verify the information.

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    12/10/11- 12/31/12

    Meredith's Miniatures High Point Museum Meredith's Miniatures Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum December 10, 2011-December 31, 2012 The rooms in this exhibit were created by Meredith Slane Michener, a High Point native, between 1990 and 2005. They represent the bulk of her collection, which totals 35 rooms. Many of the items found in the rooms were created by her. Many were purchased from other artisans and many were “found.” Miniatures are always built to precise scale and these are completed in 1:12. This is one of the largest collections of miniature rooms in the country.

    01/01/10- Ongoing

    High Point’s Furniture Heritage High Point Museum High Point’s Furniture Heritage Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum January 1, 2010 - Ongoing This interactive exhibit, features furniture, machinery, photographs, memorabilia and video. The exhibit examines the history of the relationship between the furniture industry and the people of High Point and offers a unique perspective on the history of furniture manufacturing in our area.

  • Upcoming Events

    02/15/12	Museum Guild Meeting High Point Museum Museum Guild Meeting Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum February 15, 2012 Louise Thaden and Louise Smith - aviatrix
    02/16/12	Historical Society Winter Gala Fundraiser High Point Museum Historical Society Winter Gala Fundraiser Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum February 16, 2012 An evening of food, music and good company Make Up Date: February 23, 2012
    03/10/12	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum March 10, 2012 Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages are welcome.
    03/21/12	Museum Guild Meeting High Point Museum Museum Guild Meeting Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum March 21, 2012 The discussion topic will be Oakwood Cemetery.
    03/24/12	Moccasin Making Workshop High Point Museum Moccasin Making Workshop Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum March 24, 2012 Greg Hudson, a known artisan and leather worker who has been perfecting his trade for 30 years, will be conducting the workshop. Each participant will receive a completed or almost completed set of moccasins. The moccasins are made of split elk, with an insole of split elk. All tools and materials will be provided during the seminar. Space is limited.
    03/24/12	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum March 24, 2012 Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages are welcome.
    03/31/12	Natural Dyeing High Point Museum Natural Dyeing Presented by High Point Museum at High Point Museum March 31, 2012 Get ready for the Easter Bunny! We’ll provide eggs you can dip in dyes made from plant material, like onion skins and blueberries. All ages welcome.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    01/18/12	Museum Guild Meeting High Point Museum
    12/04/11	28th Annual Holiday Open House High Point Museum
    11/24/11- 11/27/11	Museum Closed High Point Museum
    11/19/11- 11/20/11	Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration High Point Museum
    11/16/11	Museum Guild Meeting High Point Museum
    10/19/11	Museum Guild Meeting High Point Museum
    10/15/11- 10/30/11	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    10/01/11- 10/02/11	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    09/21/11	High Point Museum Guild program High Point Museum
    09/10/11- 09/11/11	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    08/06/11- 08/28/11	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    06/25/11- 06/26/11	Let’s Play! Early American Games in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    06/11/11	High Point Museum’s Fifth Annual Evaluation Extravaganza High Point Museum
    06/04/11- 06/19/11	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    05/07/11- 05/22/11	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    04/09/11- 05/01/11	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    03/19/11- 03/20/11	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    02/16/11	Warren to Speak at High Point Museum Guild High Point Museum
    12/24/10- 01/03/11	High Point Museum Closed for Holiday High Point Museum
    12/18/10- 12/19/10	Candle Dipping in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    12/05/10	Launch the Holiday Season at the High Point Museum’s Holiday Open House High Point Museum
    11/17/10	Holiday Decorating High Point Museum
    11/10/10	Room Accessorizing High Point Museum
    08/01/10	Author Book Signing and Talk High Point Museum
    07/24/10- 07/25/10	Let’s Play! Early American Games in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    06/05/10- 06/06/10	Smells Like Roses (and Lavender) High Point Museum
    05/22/10- 05/30/10	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    05/01/10- 05/02/10	Blacksmithing Demonstration High Point Museum
    04/24/10	Railroads in the African-American Experience High Point Museum
    04/24/10- 04/25/10	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    04/10/10- 04/11/10	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    03/20/10- 03/21/10	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    02/27/10- 02/28/10	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    02/17/10	High Point Museum Guild Meeting High Point Museum
    01/30/10- 01/31/10	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    01/20/10	High Point Museum Guild Meeting High Point Museum
    12/19/09- 12/20/09	Candle Dipping in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    12/05/09- 12/20/09	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    11/28/09- 11/29/09	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    11/18/09	High Point Museum Guild Meeting High Point Museum
    11/15/09	Book Signing: Mary A. Browning High Point Museum
    11/01/09	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    09/26/09- 09/27/09	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    09/12/09- 09/13/09	Corn Shuck Doll Making High Point Museum
    07/19/09	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    05/30/09	High Point Museum Community Heritage Day High Point Museum
    05/20/09	High Point Museum Guild Meeting - Quaker Heritage High Point Museum
    05/16/09	Early American Dancing in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    04/21/09	Furniture What’s Up High Point Museum
    04/15/09	High Point Museum Guild Meeting High Point Museum
    04/11/09	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    04/04/09- 04/05/09	Natural Egg Dyeing in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    03/18/09	High Point Museum Guild Meeting High Point Museum
    01/29/09	NC Fair Housing Law Training High Point Museum
    01/26/09	Kickoff to Kindergarten Parent's Day at High Point Museum High Point Museum
    11/22/08- 11/23/08	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    11/22/08- 11/23/08	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    11/19/08	High Point Museum Guild Meeting High Point Museum
    11/19/08	High Point Museum Guild Meeting High Point Museum
    11/18/08	Furniture: What’s Up High Point Museum
    11/18/08	Furniture: What’s Up High Point Museum
    11/15/08	Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration High Point Museum
    11/01/08- 11/02/08	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    11/01/08- 11/02/08	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    10/25/08- 10/26/08	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    10/11/08- 10/12/08	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    09/27/08	Museum Day High Point Museum
    09/21/08	Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    08/30/08- 08/31/08	Early American Spelling Bee High Point Museum
    08/26/08	Furniture Focus Session High Point Museum
    08/16/08- 08/17/08	Preparing for the Hunt High Point Museum
    07/12/08- 07/13/08	Corn Shuck Doll Making High Point Museum
    06/15/08	Two Authors to Sign Books at the High Point Museum High Point Museum
    06/15/08	Book Signing High Point Museum
    06/14/08	Alexander’s Battalion Field Hospital High Point Museum
    05/10/08- 05/11/08	Let’s Play! Early American Games in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    05/08/08	Caring for Your Treasures High Point Museum
    04/19/08- 04/20/08	Blacksmithing Demonstration High Point Museum
    04/16/08	High Point Museum Guild Meeting High Point Museum
    04/12/08- 04/13/08	Candlewicking in the Historical Park High Point Museum
    04/05/08- 04/06/08	Blacksmithing Demonstration High Point Museum
    10/27/07- 10/28/07	North State Rifles Civil War Reenactment High Point Museum
    07/22/07	Arts Splash Concert High Point Museum
    07/22/07	Arts Splash Concert High Point Museum
    05/13/07- 05/14/07	Pastimes in the Park: Silhouettes High Point Museum
    12/15/06- 08/01/07	Beyond the Pulpit: Faith and Community Action High Point Museum