Columbia Theater

A story of man and nature
The Columbia Theater Cultural Resources Center is an environmental and cultural history museum focusing on human interaction with the environment in The Sounds, especially as witnessed through the heritage of farming, fishing, and forestry. Exhibit areas help tell the story of how people have made use of the region's resources through the centuries, while a variety of antiques and other items show visitors some of the common household and business wares of eras past.

A combination of environmental education and local history awaits you in this renovated movie palace, including:

• artifacts from fishing, forestry and farming in the Albemarle Sound region
• "Hunter Jim," who'll tell you of hunting traditions in The Sounds
• an in-depth video featuring local voices
• a variety of other displays that bring coastal North Carolina's heritage to life
• programs for schools and other groups.

The Columbia Theater Cultural Resources Center is housed in the old Columbia Theater built in 1938 by German immigrant Fred Schlez. The Columbia Theatre was the finest movie palace around, and everyone came to town to see the movies. The Columbia Theater closed in the late 1960s and was vacant until 1995 when the Partnership for The Sounds began renovating the building. The Columbia Theater Cultural Resources Center opened in October of 1998.

Events
Scheduled for the public
Groups

Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Friday| 10 am - 4:30 pm 
May1, 2009 -- Columbia Theater will close on Saturdays at 2:30 pm

Admission
$2 adults, $1 students, children 5 and under are free. 

River Roaming
Beginning in April 3, 2009. Trip each Friday at 10:30 AM through October. Leaving the dock beside the Tyrrell County Visitor's Center. 
River Roaming is free, but reservations are required. Maximum 10 passengers.
Trips may be cancelled due to weather or boat availability. Call for reservations or information. 252.796.1000. 

Rentals
The Columbia Theater Cultural Resources Center offers a distinctive space and atmosphere that can be rented for private meetings, social functions, and other events. Contact the facility for information regarding rental fees, availability, and special conditions.

Contact Information 
US Mail | PO Box 55, Columbia, NC 27925 
Street Address | 304 Main Street, Columbia, NC 27925 
Email | ctcrcenter@embarqmail.com 
Telephone | 252.766.0200 
Fax | 252.766.0203

Directions
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Gift shop
The Box Office  Antique & Gifts

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