Museum Now Open on Saturdays

Come visit our new updated galleries and exhibits. Masks are required for all visitors inside the Museum. Hand sanitizer is available throughout. Building capacity is limited to allow for social distancing, and each gallery is marked with its maximum capacity.
We look forward to seeing you!

Welcome Back!

The Museum is excited to welcome back Crystal Williams as the Administrative Assistant. During her time away, Crystal completed 3 contract projects with the Historical Society, and worked in Admissions at the NC Zoo!

We are also welcoming back Lori Bowers and Analiese Greene as Weekend Store Attendants. We are in the process of hiring main park staff as well as the Store and Visitor Services Supervisor, as Abby is not returning.

Remembering Bill Phillips

Former Historical Society President and longtime Museum supporter, Bill Phillips passed away Sunday, July 26, after a battle with bone cancer. Funeral arrangements have not been finalized, but please watch for updates in the Enterprise.

Outdoor Movie Night

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Activities: 7:30 p.m.; Movie: 8:30 p.m.

Come watch "An American Tail" in our Historical Park. Bring blankets and chairs. Enjoy refreshments, games and crafts as we promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnership at this FREE, fun, evening event.

Washington Street Historic Walking Tours

Local historian, Glenn Chavis, has resumed his monthly guided tours of Historic Washington Street. The next tour will be Saturday, August 14 at 8 a.m., beginning at Jackie's Place (607 E. Washington St.).

Check out our Blog

New posts are added to our blog "History Hindsights" every other Wednesday. Be sure to check it out for a look at varied topics related to High Point's history.

Museum Happenings

The Historical Park continues to be open on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Our costumed blacksmith will be conducting demonstrations Saturdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28
Outdoor Movie Night - National Night Out August 3, 7:30 p.m.
Family Fun Day August 7, 10 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
Washington Street Historic Walking Tours August 14, 8 a.m.
“A” is for Artifact Program: The Letter “M” August 28, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Coming Soon

A Love Supreme: The Jazz of John Coltrane through the Eyes of Chuck Stewart, Curated by the GRAMMY Museum^®
September 3 - December 5, 2021

Additional Events During the 10th Annual Coltrane Festival Weekend

Take the Coltrane at Gallery on Main HP will highlight a photographic journey through the history of the Coltrane Festival. Also featured, artist Rhonda “Rhen” Neal and her Coltrane collection. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday 12 noon to 6 pm and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 pm.

Enjoy a drop-in tour of Coltrane’s childhood home, Friday, Sept. 3, from 3 to 5 pm and Saturday, Sept. 4, from 10 am to 12 noon, located at 118 Underhill Street in High Point.

Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling artist Chris Botti, will headline opening day of the festival followed by Kurt Elling, winner of the 2021 GRAMMY Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album, who will be the featured performer Sunday, September 5.

Connect with Us

Volunteer Opportunities

Here's a new way you can engage with the High Point Museum - help us transcribe letters, diaries, deeds, meeting minutes, and other materials from our collection. Click here and begin to begin your adventure!

Online Resources
Experience the High Point Museum digitally by exploring exhibits, engaging with collections, watching videos or listening to audio tours. Visit our website and look for a variety of resources on the online learning tab. New content is being added regularly.

Show off your hometown pride in your next Zoom meeting with one of our virtual backgrounds featuring historical photographs from the High Point Museum collection.

Connect with our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube) for updates.

High Point COVID-19 Experience Project

As we move into the end of the year and the holiday season, the High Point Museum staff wants to remind and ask for your participation in our COVID-19 Experience Project.

As part of our COVID-19 Experience Project, we’re looking for stories, images and objects to document how holidays are different this year. What is the one object that symbolizes holiday traditions for you? What is the one object that would represent the holidays 2020?

Share your story here or in our Facebook group.

Thank you for your help as we make history together!