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‘Mud Day’ returning to The Children’s Museum of Wilmington next month
Kids will soon have the chance to play in the mud. The Children’s Museum of Wilmington is hosting their annual Mud Day on June 10th from...

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May 11, 20231 min read
Select museums offering free admission for those receiving SNAP benefits
Families looking for fun this summer can take advantage of a program that seeks to help make activities more affordable. The program,...

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Apr 16, 20232 min read
The Children’s Museum of Wilmington holding NC Science Festival
A science festival is being held in April at The Children’s Museum of Wilmington. The event is taking place April 22nd from 9:00 a.m....

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Mar 30, 20231 min read


Goodwin Promoted To Executive Director Of Children's Museum
Jessie Goodwin has been promoted to executive director of The Children's Museum of Wilmington, according to a news release. Goodwin had...

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Mar 7, 20231 min read


Bodies in Motion is on view at the Children's Museum of Wilmington
Bodies in Motion is currently on view at the Children’s Museum of Wilmington . Heather Sellgren, Executive Director at the Children’s...

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Jul 14, 20222 min read


Kids get up close and personal with fire engine for children’s museum ‘Feature Friday’
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – For the summer – the Children’s Museum of Wilmington is teaming up with local organizations in the community for...

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Jul 6, 20221 min read


WWAY: Peeling back the layers of paint: Uncovering the past of N.C.'s oldest wall mural
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Unless you have a toddler, you may never lay eyes on the oldest wall mural in the state of North Carolina simply...

CMOW
May 25, 20223 min read


Family Farm Day returns to the Children's Museum of Wilmington
The Children’s Museum of Wilmington is offering its annual Family Farm Day this Saturday from 9 to Noon. Executive Director Heather...

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May 13, 20221 min read


Customers Bank Opens Loan Production Office, Staffs Up
Thank you to Customers Bank for sponsoring our 11th annual Fore The Children Golf Tournament and Silent Auction benefitting The...

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Apr 13, 20221 min read


Children’s Museum of Wilmington & 5 other nonprofits in the Cape Fear to receive COVID relief grants
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — A half dozen nonprofits across the Cape Fear will receive a portion of $4.25 million in grants from the North...

CMOW
Mar 15, 20221 min read
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