Cape Fear Museum | New Hanover County, NC

Sat Dec. 9

Holiday Gift Workshop Visit Cape Fear Museum for a holiday gift-making workshop! Workshop is included with admission but p...
Holiday Gift Workshop
Tue Dec. 12 - Wed Jan. 10

Cardboard Creations Visit the Museum this winter and explore our cardboard creative space! It will be open regular hours...
Cardboard Creations

Sat Dec. 16

Small Wonders Join us Saturday mornings at 10 am for this weekly FREE PROGRAM!
Small Wonders
Sun Dec. 24 - Mon Dec. 25

Museum Closed The Museum will be closed in observance of New Hanover County winter holidays.
Museum Closed

Sun Dec. 31 - Mon Jan. 1

Museum Closed The Museum will be closed in observance of New Hanover County winter holidays.
Museum Closed
Sat Jan. 6

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

Cape Fear Museum Historian appointed to state board by Governor Cooper

Dr. Jan Davidson has served as the Cape Fear Museum Historian since 2005, helping curate or co-curate numerous in-house exhibits on the area's history. Read on...
Kate Baillon named director of the Cape Fear Museum

A native of the United Kingdom, Baillon has been a member of the museum team since 2017. Read on...
Notice of Intent to Acquire Property

As of October 6, 2023, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science hereby asserts its intent to acquire title to the unclaimed property. 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...

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