Wilmington NC Museum of Natural History

Cape Fear Museum

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(239) · History museum in Wilmington, United States
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Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is a museum located at 814 Market Street in downtown Wilmington in southeastern North Carolina. Founded in …

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Oct 14, 2024
Before entering the museum, there is a park showing native and non-native plants and, in mid-September, it was full of butterflies. There are several boats used for different purposes and different t… Full review by lindadE8183LM
Feb 9, 2024
Really an informative and well-done museum. They cover fossils, boating in the river, Native history in the region, the early days of Wilmington's settlement, the Civil War (this area is especially i… Full review by 99evand
Jun 20, 2023
Lots of history here. Tons of exhibits and ots well organized and has. Nice flow. If you're interested in the area. Definitely. Worth an hour . Staff was very friendly and even gave is free passes! Full review by Bernardo F
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Oldest History Museum in North Carolina
Cape Fear Museum is the oldest history museum in North Carolina, and contains more than 52,000 artifacts, although visitors see jus…
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Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is a museum located at 814 Market Street in downtown Wilmington in southeastern North …
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Founded in 1898, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is a melange of culture, history and science. With each passing year, it achieves f…
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Facts

Established:1898
Located:Wilmington, North Carolina
Director:Sheryl Mays
President:Ashley Garner
Curator:Heather Yenco
Type:Museum

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Were coming for a visit this week and were wondering how long it takes to go through the museum?
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Hi. It takes most people around 2 hours to visit and see all of the exhibits. We hope you will stop by!
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Answer by Cape Fear M · Dec 26, 2020
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Is parking available for RV’s?
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Parking is down the street for RV's, couple blocks down
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Answer by Rick K · Feb 20, 2020
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We are putting together class trips for middle school 7th graders and looking at Wilmington as one of our options. We are …
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We are putting together class trips for middle school 7th graders and looking at Wilmington as one of our options. We are interested in any types of discounts for a group of students? Is there a limit as to how many can visit the museum at one time? Would there be a possibility of guided tours? We are looking at 150-180 students, split into two groups that would visit at separate times. 2 minutes ago Answer
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Hi there! Please contact us regarding field trips, group rates, etc. 910-798-4362 or visit the programs page on our website. Look forward to seeing you!
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Is there any memorabilia left from Dawson's Creek?
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There was when ai was there last in their Hollywood display.
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Is there an admission fee to visit the Cape Fear Museum? My husband and I will be making a trip there in a few weeks.
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Daria275, yes there is, as per my earlier review, reprinted here for your convenience. "...814 Market St., $8, Mon-Sat, 9-5. Well put-together exhibits detailing the area's early history …
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Daria275, yes there is, as per my earlier review, reprinted here for your convenience. "...814 Market St., $8, Mon-Sat, 9-5. Well put-together exhibits detailing the area's early history through the present day. Rise and fall of pine tar production for Naval stores on Eagle Island; rise and fall of rice production. Blockade running during the Civil War. Education and civil rights. Very well done little local museum. Allow at least an hour."
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