Arts and Museums

Arts

St. John Museum Of Art                          
114 Orange Street, Wilmington 28401
(910) 763-0281
The purpose of this art museum is to collect, document, preserve and exhibit art from North Carolina. They have been performing these duties for over 37 years. The museum was founded in 1962 and contains work from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Only 11% percent of their total collection is on display.

Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum       
3201 South 17th St, Wilmington 28412
(910) 395-5999                                  
The new, 10-acre campus Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum opened its doors in 2002. The 42,00 square foot museum space houses a permanent collection of North Carolina and American art. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday.

Museums

Wilmington Railroad Museum                    501 Nutt Street, Wilmington 28401
(910) 463-2634                                       
The Railroad Museum examines Wilmington's railroad history. The railroad played a large role in the development of the city, at one point even serving as a major supplier to Confederate armies in Virginia during the Civil War. The museum is home to a large collection of memorabilia.

Cape Fear Museum
814 Market Street, Wilmington 28401
(910) 341-4350
Cape Fear Museum examines the lower Cape Fear region of North Carolina, including its science, culture, and history. The museum houses numerous Civil War artifacts, and also features a discovery gallery for children.

Bellamy Mansion Museum & Gardens      
503 Market Street, Wilmington 28401
(910) 251-3700
Tours and changing exhibitions on history and design arts can be viewed at this North Carolina architectural and historic treasure.

Latimer House Museum                         
126 S. Third Street, Wilmington 28401
(910) 762-0492
The Latimer House, built in 1852, has 14 rooms that contain historic objects including furniture, jewelry, tools and more. Tours run from Monday through Saturday and the house is available for weddings or other special occasions.

The Children's Museum of Wilmington        116 Orange Street, Wilmington 28401
(910) 254-3534
This interactive museum for children features a lego room, a pirate ship, a dress up area, a gravity wall and a puppet theater. The museum is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm and Sundays 12pm to 6pm. Admission is $8 per person. Groups of 15 or more $6 per child. Discounts for seniors and military personnel. Call for summer camps and special events.

Burgwin-Wright Museum House & Gardens 224 Market Street, Wilmington 24801
(910) 762-0570
Built in 1770, the Burgwin-Wright house was Lord Cornwallis' headquarters before his defeat at Yorktown, Virginia. The house has been beautifully restored and visitors can enjoy the Georgian style architecture, the orchard and the gardens.

Carolina Aviation Museum
4108 Airport Drive, Charlotte 28208
(704) 359-8442
Historical aircraft of all types for up close viewing.

Discovery Place
301 North Tryon Street, Charlotte 28202
(704) 372-6261
One of the top hands-on science museums in the nation, Discovery Place provides ever-changing, entertaining facilities that foster experiences in areas that range from life science to space exploration. More than a half-million people from all over the United States visit Discovery Place, its IMAX Dome Theatre and its planetarium each year.

The Museum of Life & Science
433 Murray Avenue, Durham 27704
(919) 220-5429
More than 1000 exotic butterflies from all over the world.

Airborne and Special Operations Museum
100 Bragg Boulevard, Fayetteville 28301
Mission Statement: The Airborne & Special Operations Museum will provide a unique educational experience on United States history and basic core values through the preservation interpretation and recognition of U.S. Army airborne and special operations history, equipment, technology, legend, art and weaponry.

Natural Science Center of Greensboro
4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro 27455
(336) 288-3769
A hands-on museum, petting zoo and planetarium offering fun for the whole family.

Adventures in Health Children's Museum
1000 Mumford Road, Greenville 27834
(252)-392-4562
The museum offers educational programs and "hands on" exhibits in the following areas: stress; human growth and development; fitness; the skeletal system; anatomy and physiology; dental health; emergency preparedness; substance abuse; seat belt safety; and water safety.

The National Railroad Museum
2 Main Street, Hamlet 28345
The Museum's purpose is to preserve railroad history and promote that history in modern-day railroading. Our exhibits include photographs and maps, displays, a model railroad layout, four pieces of rolling stock and a gift shop for your convenience.

Reed Gold Mine
9621 Reed Mine Rd, Stanfield 28163
(704) 721-GOLD (4653)
Portions of the underground tunnels at the Reed mine have been restored for guided tours. A visitor center contains exhibits of gold and historical mining equipment. An orientation film highlights the first gold discovery, and tours of a restored ore-crushing stamp mill are offered. A picnic area is available, and trails wind through the historic mining area.

USS Battleship North Carolina
Wilmington, 28402
(910) 251-5797
Take a tour of this WWII battleship and view all the historic exhibits.

SciWorks
400 W Hanes Mill Rd, Winston-Salem 27105
(336) 767-6730
At SciWorks, it's fun to learn about science. Travel through the solar system under the dome of our state-of-the-art planetarium. Come face-to-face with river otters and other animals indigenous to North Carolina in our 15-acre Environmental Park. Enjoy interactive, hands-on special exhibits and programs in spacious exhibit halls.