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How to Make Learning Fun for Kids with Hands-On Activities
Hands-on learning turns everyday play into powerful educational experiences. At The Children’s Museum of Wilmington, we spark curiosity and creativity through interactive exhibits, fun science experiments, and imaginative play that help children explore, discover, and grow.

CMOW
2 days ago5 min read


Why Rainy Days Are the Best Days to Visit The Children’s Museum of Wilmington
Stuck inside with the kids on a rainy day? Don’t let the weather dampen your plans! Head to The Children’s Museum of Wilmington for hands-on STEAM exhibits, creative play, and indoor adventures that turn gray skies into bright moments. Bonus: Your visit supports a local nonprofit and keeps the fun going long after you leave.

CMOW
Apr 234 min read


5 Ways to Encourage STEAM Learning in Your Kids (Without Them Realizing it’s Learning)
STEAM learning doesn’t have to feel like schoolwork. Explore five creative, everyday ways to inspire science, tech, engineering, art, and math thinking in your kids—while they’re having fun! From kitchen experiments to nature walks and hands-on museum exhibits in Wilmington, NC, each activity is packed with discovery and joy.

CMOW
Apr 154 min read


Creating an Ideal Place for Play
It's said it takes a village to raise a child. And nowhere will you find that proverb brought to life than at the Children's Museum of...
Wilmington Magazine
Mar 14, 20243 min read
Science centers receive $2.4M to promote STEM education
Several science centers on the coast are among 53 statewide to be awarded $2.4 million through the North Carolina Science Museums grant...

CMOW
Jan 24, 20242 min read
New Year's Eve events across southeastern North Carolina
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Several events will be held for New Year’s Eve throughout southeastern North Carolina. The sixth annual New...
WECT Staff
Dec 18, 20232 min read
The WilmingtonBiz 100: The Rising Stars
Rising Stars- The next generation of leaders who are already making waves (limited to those 35 years old and younger) Liz Carbone...
Staff Reports - WilmingtonBiz
Dec 14, 20235 min read
Children’s Museum of Wilmington hosts annual Fall Festival
Families were in for a fun fall treat on Saturday in downtown Wilmington. The Children’s Museum of Wilmington hosted its annual fall...
Marion Caldwell - WWAY
Nov 18, 20231 min read
Children’s Museum of Wilmington holding annual Fall Festival this weekend
Families are in for a treat this Saturday as the Children’s Museum of Wilmington dons the colors of fall and transforms into a wonderland...
Matt Bennett - WWAY
Nov 16, 20231 min read


Mustaches For Kids raises $25,000, still working toward $100,000 goal
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Over 100 men have raised $25,000 for local children’s charities in the first week of this year’s Mustaches for...

CMOW
Nov 13, 20231 min read
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