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 →
While You're in Wilmington
More Things to Do
African American Heritage Tour, Self Guided
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Learn more →Upcoming Events
Events in Wilmington
Jul–Aug
27–6
Cape Fear Corvettes Annual All Corvette Show
Jul–Aug
31–1
Southeastern North Carolina African American Heritage Festival
Aug
14–15
Secret Garden Tour
Aug
22
Annual Art & Antique Walk
Aug
28–30
North Carolina Shell Show
Aug
29
Help for Heroes
Sep–Oct
12–10
Cape Fear Scarecrow Festival
Sep–Oct
25–3
Ghost Ship