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Cape Fear Museum examines the lower Cape Fear region of North Carolina, including its science, culture, and history. The museum houses numerous Civil War artifacts, and also features a discovery gallery for children.
Address: 814 Market St Wilmington NC USA
 1 910 341-4350
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Tours and changing exhibitions on history and design arts can be viewed at this North Carolina architectural and historic treasure.
Address: 503 Market Street Wilmington NC USA 28401
1 910 251-3700
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Built in 1770, the Burgwin-Wright house was Lord Cornwallis' headquarters before his defeat at Yorktown, Virginia. The house has been beautifully restored and visitors can enjoy the Georgian style architecture, the orchard and the gardens.
Address: 224 Market Street Wilmington NC USA 24801
 Send an Email (1) 1 910 762-0570
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Here kids can explore a wide range of exhibits and activities, from a model of 1863 Wilmington waterfront to pools of regional ecology. The museum is open seven days a week and is also available for school trip bookings.
Address: 814 Market St Wilmington NC USA 28401
1 910 798-4350
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Located in a historic cottage, the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History offers exhibits that commemorate the history of the area. A scale model of Wrightsville Beach circa 1910, hurricane history and the natural environment are among the many displays.
Address: 303 West Salisbury St. Wrightsville Beach NC USA 28480
Send an Email (1) 1 910 256-2569
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The Railroad Museum examines Wilmington's railroad history. The railroad played a large role in the development of the city, at one point even serving as a major supplier to Confederate armies in Virginia during the Civil War. The museum is home to a large collection of memorabilia.
Address: 501 Nutt Street Wilmington NC USA 28401
1 910 463-2634
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St.John's Museum of Art
The purpose of this art museum is to collect, document, preserve and exhibit art from North Carolina. They have been performing these duties for over 37 years. The museum was founded in 1962 and contains work from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Only 11% percent of their total collection is on display.
Address: 114 Orange Street Wilmington NC
Send an Email (6) 1 910 763-0281
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This interactive museum for children features a lego room, a pirate ship, a dress up area, a gravity wall and a puppet theater. The museum is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sundays 12pm to 6pm. Admission is $8 per person. Groups of 15 or more $6 per child. Discounts for seniors and military personnel. Call for summer camps and special events.
Address: 116 Orange Street Wilmington NC USA 28401
1 910 254-3534
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Coastal Museum of Carolina
Exhibits at the Coastal Museum of Carolina include the loggerhead turtle, wooden ships, and other natural history oriented-exhibits.
Address: 21 East Second Street Ocean Isle Beach NC USA 28469
1 910 579-1016
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The Latimer House, built in 1852, has 14 rooms that contain historic objects including furniture, jewelry, tools and more. Tours run from Monday through Saturday and the house is available for weddings or other special occasions.
Address: 126 S. Third Street Wilmington NC USA 28401
Send an Email 1 910 762-0492
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The new, 10-acre campus Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum opened its doors in 2002. The 42,00 square foot museum space houses a permanent collection of North Carolina and American art. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Address: 3201 South 17th Street Wilmington NC USA 28412
1 910 395-5999
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