Located in the historic Briggs Building in downtown Raleigh, the Raleigh City Museum was established in 1993 as a private, non-profit museum and educational center. The museum provides residents, newcomers, and visitors a better understanding of the diverse aspects of Raleigh and its people by hosting exhibits, lectures, and special events. It also maintains a permanent collection of approximately 7,500 artifacts and photographs, and features a Museum Store that carries local books, souvenirs, and gift items.