The Children’s Museum of Wilmington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in historic downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. We provide a welcoming, engaging environment where children ages 0–10 and their caregivers can learn through hands-on, creative, and imaginative play. Through interactive exhibits, educational programs, camps, field trips, and community events, we encourage children to explore their curiosity, discover new interests, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Our mission is to provide a welcoming and engaging environment that promotes hands-on art, science, and literacy-focused learning for all children and their caregivers.
Our values center on promoting family learning, providing value to our community, and playing with purpose. We believe play is an essential part of childhood development and helps children build foundational skills, spark creativity, and better understand the world around them. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and accessible environment where children of all abilities and backgrounds have opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.
Through partnerships with local businesses, organizations, educators, and community members, we work to expand access to meaningful learning experiences and make a lasting, positive impact on children and families throughout southeastern North Carolina.
