for future generations

Rowan Museum is a non-profit organization founded to preserve the history of Rowan County from its earliest inhabitants to the present. Rowan Museum educates visitors on the lived experience of the people of Rowan County and the surrounding Piedmont through exhibitions, educational programs, research, and historical reenactments, using artifacts from its collection, as well as historic sites that span from the colonial period through the industrial era.

Plan your visit

Plan your visit to one of our four historic properties in Rowan County, North Carolina.

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Upcoming Events

Victory 45! Gala

May 10 at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$100 Per Person | $80 for Veterans

The Rowan Museum invites you to an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. Tickets: $100 per person | $80 for veterans Enjoy a catered…