Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is a museum located at 814 Market Street in downtown Wilmington in southeastern North Carolina. Founded in 1898, it is the oldest history museum in …
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is a museum located at 814 Market Street in downtown Wilmington in southeastern North Carolina. Founded in 1898, it is the oldest history museum in the state.
Really an informative and well-done museum. They cover fossils, boating in the river, Native history in the region, the early days of Wilmington's settlement, the Civil War (this area is especially i… Full review by 99evand
Jun 20, 2023
Lots of history here. Tons of exhibits and ots well organized and has. Nice flow. If you're interested in the area. Definitely. Worth an hour . Staff was very friendly and even gave is free passes! Full review by Bernardo F
Sep 16, 2022
We loved learning the history of Wilmington and surrounding areas. I had no idea that so much happened in this part of the country! The museum is clean, well organized, and had a lot of interactive… Full review by Lisa B
We are putting together class trips for middle school 7th graders and looking at Wilmington as one of our options. We are interested in any types of discounts for a group of students? Is there a limit as to how many can visit the museum at one time? Would there be a possibility of guided tours? We are looking at 150-180 students, split into two groups that would visit at separate times. 2 minutes ago Answer
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As others have said, you would need to ask the museum about prices, etc. I have seen student groups before, but I don't think i ever saw that many. I feel like it might be pushing the …
As others have said, you would need to ask the museum about prices, etc. I have seen student groups before, but I don't think i ever saw that many. I feel like it might be pushing the limits of the capacity of the museum, although if they spread out, it would probably work. Other places that are a little bigger in the area include the Aquarium at Ft. Fisher, Arlie Gardens and Camp Kirkwood. Best of luck
Is there an admission fee to visit the Cape Fear Museum? My husband and I will be making a trip there in a few weeks.
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Daria275, yes there is, as per my earlier review, reprinted here for your convenience. "...814 Market St., $8, Mon-Sat, 9-5. Well put-together exhibits detailing the area's early history …
Daria275, yes there is, as per my earlier review, reprinted here for your convenience. "...814 Market St., $8, Mon-Sat, 9-5. Well put-together exhibits detailing the area's early history through the present day. Rise and fall of pine tar production for Naval stores on Eagle Island; rise and fall of rice production. Blockade running during the Civil War. Education and civil rights. Very well done little local museum. Allow at least an hour."
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