We visited this museum in early August. My husband, who usually does not enjoy museums, loved it. The exhibits range from a large skeleton replica, early weapons, early farming tools, scale models of Wilmington to modern day exhibits. There were hands on activites for my daughters (17, 6, & 3) throughout the museum--even before we entered the Michael Jordan Discovery... more
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Address: 814 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Tel: 910-341-4350
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Tel: 910-341-4350
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