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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While You're in Wilmington

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Upcoming Events

Events in Wilmington

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
Sep
25–26
Annual Wilmington Oktoberfest
Oct
3
Lighthouse International Beer Festival
Oct
3
Southeastern NC Mustang Club Annual All Ford Car & Truck Show