Cape Fear Museum of History and Science collects, preserves, and interprets the history, science, and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear.

Cape Fear Museum is the oldest history museum in North Carolina. Since its founding in 1898, the Museum has grown and changed. It began collecting confederate relics, and now collects images and artifacts that help us understand the history, science and cultures of the region.

The Museum began in one room, staffed only by volunteers. It has grown into a professionally run, American Association of Museums accredited institution, housing more than 50,000 objects.