Museums
Cape Fear Museum of History & Science
Your first stop to discover the treasures of Cape Fear! Explore the rich history, science and cultures of southeastern N.C in Waves & Currents: The Lower Cape Fear Story, featuring a model of 1863 Wilmington waterfront and a diorama of the historic battle at Fort Fisher. Examine the recent past in the Museum’s 20th Century Exhibit, A Century of Change. Investigate regional ecology in the Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery and meet Wilmington’s Giant Ground Sloth.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Address
- 814 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28401
- Phone
- (910)798-4350
- Website
- www.capefearmuseum.com
- Map
- Get Directions →
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Events in Wilmington
Apr
25
Brits & Battleship Car Show
May
2
National Women in Blues Showcase
May
9–10
Orange Street Artsfest
May
25
Annual Memorial Day Observance
Jun
6
REEDSÂ 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