Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, Wilmington

Name: Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
Address: 814 Market St, Wilmington, 28401, United States
Telephone: +1 910-798-4370

#10 among attractions in Wilmington

Museum, History museum

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Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, Wilmington

Facts and practical information

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is a museum located at 814 Market Street in downtown Wilmington in southeastern North Carolina. Founded in 1898, it is the oldest history museum in the state. ()

Coordinates: 34°14'9"N, 77°56'18"W

Address

814 Market StSouthside (The Bottom)Wilmington 28401 United States

Contact

+1 910-798-4370

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Day trips

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: USS North Carolina, Oakdale Cemetery, Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, First Baptist Church.

0.9 miW
Museum on a WWII battleship
USS North Carolina, Wilmington
24 min walk • USS North Carolina is the lead ship of the North Carolina class of fast battleships, the first vessel of the type built for the United States Navy.
0.7 miNE
Cemetery
Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington
19 min walk • Oakdale Cemetery is a cemetery in Wilmington, North Carolina that dates from the 19th century.
1 miSW
Bridge
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, Wilmington
25 min walk • The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge is a steel vertical-lift bridge in North Carolina. It carries US 17/US 76/US 421 across the Cape Fear River between Brunswick County and New Hanover County. It also carried U.S. Route 74 until that designation was shifted to the Isabel S. Holmes Bridge. It features a lift span that can be raised 135 feet.
~1690 ftW
Church, Historical place
First Baptist Church, Wilmington
9 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church in the historic district of Wilmington, North Carolina. The church is part of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Burgwin-Wright House, Wilmington
12 min walk • Built in 1770, the Burgwin-Wright House is the only structure in Wilmington, North Carolina from the colonial era open to the public.
0.7 miW
Shopping centre, Shopping, Shop
The Cotton Exchange, Wilmington
18 min walk • The Cotton Exchange of Wilmington, North Carolina is a shopping complex consisting of over eight historical buildings dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
0.4 miSW
Church
Basilica Shrine of St. Mary, Wilmington
11 min walk • The Basilica Shrine of St. Mary is a Minor Basilica in the Catholic Church located in Wilmington, North Carolina, in the Diocese of Raleigh.
0.4 miW
City hall, Theater, Concerts and shows
Thalian Hall, Wilmington
11 min walk • Thalian Hall is a historic city hall and theatre located at Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1858, and is a two-story, five bay, stuccoed brick building with a combination of restrained Classical Revival and flamboyant Late Victorian design elements.
0.4 miW
Church
St. James Episcopal Church, Wilmington
11 min walk • St. James Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church in the historic district of Wilmington, North Carolina. The church is part of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina and is the oldest church in the city of Wilmington. It is a contributing building in the Wilmington Historic District.
~1840 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Temple of Israel, Wilmington
9 min walk • The Temple of Israel is a Jewish house of prayer located on the corner of Fourth and Market Streets in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States.
0.9 miE
Historical place, Historic walking areas, Sacred and religious sites
Wilmington National Cemetery, Wilmington
23 min walk • Wilmington National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Wilmington, in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Cape Fear Museum of History and Science open?

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Cape Fear Museum of History and Science?

Nearby attractions include First Baptist Church, Wilmington (9 min walk), Temple of Israel, Wilmington (9 min walk), Carolina Heights Historic District, Wilmington (10 min walk), Basilica Shrine of St. Mary, Wilmington (11 min walk).