Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center — Attraction in Hatteras Island

Inside of the museum has an extremely high amount of mold smell. It was very difficult to breathe inside and I wanted to get out as fast as possible.

Apart from that, I was interested in local (meaning North Carolina, specifically outer banks) Native American history, but the museum was filled mostly with things from across America. While that's fine, it really isn't what I wanted from a Native American museum located in the outer banks, so that was disappointing. What's more, only about half of the things on display were labeled, so much of what I saw was pretty much just me guessing what it might be. The actual area pertaining to the local Native Americans was tucked away far in the back near the exit and had sparsely labeled artifacts.

Lastly, the trail outside was overgrown in a lot of areas, such that when signs were pointing out specific plants, it was not clear which plant was actually the one referenced by the sign and which were weeds. There were also a great deal of mosquitos on the trail, which is not something that they probably can do a lot about, but there are options. I won't dock points from the review because of the mosquitos, but if you are going on the trail I recommend...

They have an impressive amount of Native history. It's very obviously been a labor of love. The museum looks very small from the outside but is really large inside. There's so much information and so much to look at. If you screen shot the QR codes at various displays, it'll give you more information about them. The staff is very friendly and enthusiastic about sharing information about the culture. They also have trails and things to see outside. Your ticket allows you to visit all week. Outside is always free. There's also a gift shop, a book shop and a thrift style shop to raise money. I highly recommend visiting. They've done a fabulous job! Be sure to check their website for different events they have. Also remember Mondays are by...

I visit Cape Hatteras twice a year and have been doing so for over 15 years. I visit the Museum everytime I visit. I keep returning because of the staff, the owners Carl and Joyce Bornfriend and the content of the museum. If you want a state of the art museum go to Raleigh or Washington DC. The Frisco Native American Museum has survived hurricans and countless nor'easters. There have been times when the floor of the building was covered in a foot of water but the Museum and Carl and Joyce take it all in stride. If you decide to stop and take a look-see you will see artifacts and displays you won't see anywhere else. And you will find a loving spirit inside, that I promise, will encourage a return visit the next time you...