County museums and cultural institutions preserve local history, natural heritage, and community stories that might otherwise be lost, providing residents throughout the region with accessible and educational cultural experiences. There are 10 Museum locations in New Hanover County, North Carolina.

County residents interested in local history, natural science, or art should explore the county museum and any specialized collection institutions nearby, which often hold unique artifacts and records not available anywhere else in the region.

List of New Hanover County, North Carolina Museum

Federal Point History Center

View Details Call Now (910) 458-0502

Federal Point History Center

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Cape Fear Museum

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Museum Of World Cultures

View Details Call Now (910) 350-7233

Museum Of World Cultures

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Cameron Art Museum

View Details Call Now (910) 395-5999

Cameron Art Museum

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Burgwin-Wright Museum House

View Details Call Now (910) 762-0570

Burgwin-Wright Museum House

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Latimer House Museum

View Details Call Now (910) 762-0492

Latimer House Museum

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Wilmington Railroad Museum

View Details Call Now (910) 763-2634

Wilmington Railroad Museum

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Wrightsville Beach Museum Of History

View Details Call Now (910) 256-2569

Wrightsville Beach Museum Of History

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Bellamy Mansion Museum

View Details Call Now (910) 251-3700

Bellamy Mansion Museum

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The Childrens Museum Of Wilmington

View Details Call Now (910) 254-3534

The Childrens Museum Of Wilmington

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Residents of New Hanover County can support local museums through membership, volunteer service, and artifact donations. Many county history museums actively seek donations of historically significant objects, photographs, and documents that document the county's past.

You may also find Museum locations in neighboring counties including New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender.