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Cape Fear Museum
Cape Fear Museum
The Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is the oldest history museum in the state. Founded in 1898, its first collections included confederate relics and grew to collections of images and artifacts that shaped the history, science and cultures of Southeastern North Carolina.
The museum, which began with one room staffed by volunteers, is accredited by the American Association of Museums and has more than 50,000 objects. It was founded by a group of Wilmington women who wanted to preserve memories of the Civil War.
Collections include objects relating to cultures of the Lower Cape Fear region, which is defined as a 50-mile radius around Wilmington, including all of New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties and parts of Columbus, Bladen, Sampson, Duplin and Onslow counties.
Photographs to household items and industrial tools are housed in the museum, and special exhibits are both rotating and ongoing. The Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery is an ongoing exhibit that encourages youth to explore nature and the environment. A Maritime Pavilion, another ongoing exhibit, showcases watercraft people have used in the area.
Hours: Winter: Winter: Closed Monday. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day): Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
Admission: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, college students and Military personnel, $4 for youth ages 3 to 17 and free for children under 3. The first Sunday of each month is free for New Hanover County residents, and admission is always free for Cape Fear Museum members.
Recent Articles About Cape Fear Museum
Published May 4, 2013
The museum wants to give free admission to all children younger than 5.
Published March 29, 2013
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Published March 25, 2013
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Published March 1, 2013
On Sunday, March 3, participating attractions (see list below) open to New Hanover County residents free of charge.
Published February 21, 2013
Cape Fear Museum Associates is hosting Vintage and Vine, an epicurean evening
Published February 15, 2013
The event will feature an array of hors d'oeuvres and desserts from chefs and students, as well as entertainment and auctions.