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September 2023 by Moving on with Old man river
We saw the sign on the road to the whirrly gig park and thought we would stop in. The cost is 10.00 for an adult and 8.00 for a senior. They have a small gift shop. There is a lot of fisplays in the old doctors office across the way. Nice carrage and antique cars in carage house plus an iron lung.
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August 2023 by Lynndjc B.
Very informative and learn a lot about pasted healthcare. And they had a guide that talked and explained about everything.
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August 2023 by Matt Ryan
The Country Doctor Museum is truly a treasure. I've driven past the sign to this place for years and finally got the opportunity to stop and visit. I wish I had been years ago... but glad I stopped today.
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August 2023 by Katherine Dale
This is a gem of a museum! Tons of artifacts and info presented in a very digestible format through engaging docents and easily readable signs. Great curation — they feature a number of doctors from ENC (including black doctors) and have a well-balanced historical perspective. I look forward to coming back!
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August 2023 by EGKunz
An excellent museum with extremely knowledgeable staff. A great example of how to turn a small collection into an informative (and fun) experience. You’ll be treated to a great tour that includes a lesson in 19th century pill manufacturing and getting to see a mid-20th century iron lung. A really fantastic way to spend an afternoon and definitely appropriate for all ages.
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May 2023 by Heather Hulett
Such a kool museum. The guide was very knowledgeable! Only guided tours at the top of the hour.
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April 2023 by Tiger C
Annie Anderson gave our family a wonderful tour and trip into the era of the horse and buggy doctor. The tour includes an apothecary with live leaches and bloodletting displays - our kids made play dough pills. Interesting browsing the medical equipment and general oddities found in the doctor’s office. - whole family enjoyed the learning experience. One of the founders of the museum was a doctor who made house calls - great picture of her going on a house call with a sidearm.
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February 2023 by Tim Mitchell
This is a great little hidden gem. My wife and I have passed the sign on Hwy 264 many times and finally decided to stop today. We’re glad we did. They have a small guided tour that lasts about 45 min but it’s very interesting and informative. Our guide, Lizzy, was very knowledgeable, patient and friendly. You can tell she actually enjoys what she does here. We learned quite a few things we never knew about doctors and nurses from years gone by and boy have things changed. I highly recommend making a visit. They have a small gift shop available.
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February 2023 by C
Amazing tour! Shout out to Lizzie for the informative and knowledgeable experience! After passing by for years I decided to pop in and loved it! Really neat museum!
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November 2022 by Cathy Houston
Loved every second of it! Tours start at the top of the hour. Out guide had plenty of stories and facts. Did you know the country doc in Eureka? They have his carriage! Fascinating stuff!
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October 2022 by Bill Durham
A worthwhile place to see. However, not open on the weekends ( you would have twice the visitors) , and if you are coming into town from the west on 264 Alt there is a long straight stretch of road with a cop hiding behind the big white sign on the left about a mile from downtown. Set your cruise control 2 under unless you want see to more of Bailey than you planned.
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September 2022 by Katherine Edwards
Really enjoyed our Homeschool field trip to the museum! The tour was very interesting and informative and they even had a hands on activity for us at the end. Thank you!!
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July 2022 by Jill M.
What a charming history museum, complete with multiple air conditioned buildings, including the carriage house (with an iron lung) and a delightful medicinal garden. The educational and interesting guided tours begin on the hour and are lead by a professional guide. The museum is very well done--thank you East Carolina University. While it is called the Country Doctor Museum, a good portion of it is a tribute to the work and impact of nurses as well. Learn about the apothecary and unique stories about various artifacts in the museum. There are no opportunities for hands-on experiences and small children may not be the best guests. Seniors (over 55) get a discount. The gift shop has an variety of themed gifts for purchase. I took visitors from Illinois and they loved it. I'll bring other guests who visit Eastern NC.
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July 2022 by Banks Dixon
Great little museum with lots of info and interesting displays
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June 2022 by Risa Schluchter
Couldn't see it, we got there too late! We'll be going back for sure. Did go into the gift shop & the lady said they give guided tours every hour starting @10am. open from 10-4 Tuesday through Saturday.
