The Country Doctor Museum

05/22/2026

The museum will be closed this Saturday, May 23rd until we reopen with our normal business hours on Tuesday, June 2nd. We hope you have a lovely Memorial Day weekend!

05/13/2026

Our medicinal garden is open! Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast, history lover, or just looking for a peaceful place to explore, our medicinal garden, with just over 50 medicinal plants and herbs, offers something for everyone!

05/02/2026

Looking for something to do on a rainy Saturday? What better way to spend it than on a tour here at the museum! We're open from 10am-4pm today with our last tour starting at 3. We hope to see you soon!

04/07/2026

04/02/2026

Spring has sprung! The Country Doctor Museum is closed for the state holiday weekend this Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 7 with our normal operating hours. We hope to see you soon!

02/04/2026

What better way to beat the cold than a tour through our cozy warm exhibit rooms? The Country Doctor Museum is open for our regular operating hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am-4pm. Tours are given on the hour and our last tour of the day is at 3pm. We hope to see you soon!

01/30/2026

Here we go again! Due to the winter storm, the museum will be closed Saturday, January 31st. We will reopen when we are able and we'll make a new post. Enjoy the snow!

01/28/2026

Thanks to two helpful gentlemen from ECU Facilities who just visited the museum, our ramps are now clear of ice. We are officially re-opened for our normal business hours and hope to see you soon!

01/23/2026

Is all your storm prep finished? Come for a tour! We're open Saturday, Jan. 24th. The museum will then close for the winter storm and we will reopen when it is safe to do so. We'll be sure to post again on Facebook when we re-open. Please stay safe & check on your neighbors!

11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! The Country Doctor Museum will be closed for the Thanksgiving weekend beginning Thursday, November 27. We reopen Tuesday, December 2. Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving!

11/07/2025

Happy Fall, y'all! The colors around the museum are gorgeous today. Recently, our governing institution, East Carolina University, announced it is looking for new stewardship for the museum. The Bailey Chamber of Commerce is working with ECU to become a future steward. The museum is open and staying in Bailey. Please come for a tour - we'd love to see you!