Museums

Children’s Museum of Wilmington

A hands-on “learning through play” center for children to stimulate imagination, curiosity and innate love of learning. Exhibits and programs focus on the arts, science, mathematics and the environment. Come play with us!

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Address
116 Orange Street Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone
(910)254-3534
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.playwilmington.org
Map
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Upcoming Events

Events in Wilmington

Jun
6
REEDS Diamond Dash
Jun
23
Classy-Chassis Car Show & Country Flea Market
Jun
27
Annual YMCA Tri Span 10K & 5K
Jul
3–4
Greater Wilmington King Mackerel Tournament
Jul
4
4th of July Riverfront Celebration
Jul
10–12
Cape Fear Blues Festival
Jul
18
Mud Day
Jul–Aug
27–6
Cape Fear Corvettes Annual All Corvette Show