Taxidermy Hall of Fame / Creation Museum / Antique Tool Museum — Southern Pines
Quirky, eclectic collection in downtown Southern Pines (call ahead for hours). Located inside The Christian Bookstore.
Step into one of The Pines’ most unexpected gems! At the Creation Museum, Taxidermy Hall of Fame & Antique Tool Museum, you’ll find a unique blend of wildlife-taxidermy marvels (200+ stuffed animals, including award-winning specimens), rustic antique tools, and a bold interpretive mission rooted in a creation-account worldview. Reference: Atlas Obscura

Whether you’re spotting a white-fur-wrapped fish, examining a scorpion display, or soaking in the quirky atmosphere of antique hand-tools assembled with unexpected flair, this free-admission museum invites curious minds of all ages. Reference:Atlas Obscura

Perfect for a family outing, a curious detour, or a walk through local oddities, this spot gives The Pines a bit of “wow” and “what’s that?” in equal parts. Don’t forget to swing by and see what Piney’s Picks calls “the most memorably unusual museum visit in Moore County.”

Donations- Welcome