Cape Fear Museum | New Hanover County, NC

Sat Oct. 7

Small Wonders Join us Saturday mornings at 10 am for this weekly FREE PROGRAM!
Small Wonders
Sat Oct. 14

Small Wonders Join us Saturday mornings at 10 am for this weekly FREE PROGRAM!
Small Wonders

Wed Oct. 18

What’s Brewing in Science: Exploring Painted Buntings FREE EVENT! Join us at Hi-Wire Brewing for an exciting program that dives into the vibrant world of ...
What’s Brewing in Science: Exploring Painted Buntings
Sat Oct. 21

Fire Prevention Month Read Along Join our friends from New Hanover County Fire Rescue for a book reading and signing at Cape Fear Mus...
Fire Prevention Month Read Along

Sat Oct. 21

International Observe the Moon Night FREE EVENT! International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide celebration of lunar science and exp...
International Observe the Moon Night
Thu Oct. 26

Museum After Dark: Halloween Cape Fear Museum presents Museum After Dark: Halloween. An evening event where adults 18+ can celebr...
Museum After Dark: Halloween

Local Government Commission approves financing plan for Project Grace

A debt issuance of $57 million will fund the construction of a purpose-built Public Library and Cape Fear Museum in downtown Wilmington which is expected to open in 2025. Read on...
International Observe the Moon Night

FREE EVENT! International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide celebration of lunar science and exploration. Join us for hands-on activities, exhibit explorations, Moon observation, themed story time and more! Read on...
Museum After Dark: Halloween

An evening event where adults can celebrate spooky season! Advance tickets are only $15! Read on...
Halloween Family Fun

FREE EVENT! It’s spooky season and Cape Fear Museum is ready to get you in the spirit! Read on...
Museum Opens Exhibition, Reflections in Black and White

Cape Fear Museum’s in-house exhibition, Reflections in Black and White, is now open. Explore everyday life for Black and white Wilmingtonians through a selection of period photographs. Read on...
Museum Opens In-House Curated FIRE! Exhibition

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science announces the opening of Fire!, our newest in-house exhibition. Museum staff researched, curated, designed and fabricated this dynamic, dramatic exhibition. Read on...