Cape Fear Museum

814 Market St, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 USA

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“Nothing to Fear!”

Founded in 1898, it is the oldest history museum in the state of North Carolina. The Cape Fear Museum is operated by the County of New Hanover, North Carolina. Situated in a modern two-story structure, the museum houses more than fifty thousand materials and exhibits, including photographs, household items, and industrial objects, all relating to the Lower Cape Fear region, the 50-mile radius about Wilmington named for the Cape Fear River

Reviewed by
Lotti K.

January 14, 2023

I really enjoyed visiting this museum while in Wilmington. The main exhibits provide an excellent and thorough overview of the history of the region. I especially appreciated how much attention... Read more

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Rebecca M.

May 05, 2022

The Cape Fear Museum is located in Downtown Wilmington. It also offers free parking in its parking lot. The museum has reciprocity with other museums so your admission fee may be waived. Admission... Read more

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John B.

June 22, 2023

This museum devoted to the surrounding region. To non-locals, "Southeastern North Carolina" probably sounds kind of ridiculous; the only direction you're missing in there is west. But the region... Read more

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