THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF WILMINGTON
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
LEARNING IS ALWAYS
HANDS-ON AT CMOW!
"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."
-Mr. Rogers
Our current exhibits
Toddler Wing
Animal Alley
Learn and practice the responsibilities of pet ownership and animal care in this kiddo-sized Vet Office
Sponsored by Pine Valley Animal Hospital
Dive into Dentistry
Learn about oral health in a friendly environment with an x-ray viewing table, dental chair, and oversized teeth.
Dentist Office 2
Dentist Office 3
Dentist Office 2
Sponsored by Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry
Toddler House & Giving Tree
From imaginative play to learning how trees care for us, this cozy space helps children explore the idea of home—nurturing a sense of belonging, responsibility, and wonder for the world around them.
Playhouse
Upgrades in the works, sponsored by Salt Air.
Toddler Treehouse
Learners 4 years and younger can climb, crawl and slide in our vibrantly painted treehouse, flora and fauna.
Toddler Treehouse Reading Corner
Research Vessel Wing
Research Vessel
Come aboard the research vessel and play scientist or go below to discover the sounds of ocean mammals.
Ship
Kid Zone
Build in this space using mini blocks, construction trucks, and a crane.
Kid Zone 2
Wonders of Water
Discover how the water cycle naturally filters out contaminants and explore water quality, quantity, and conservation.
Sponsored by Catlin Engineering
Port Wing
Flight Force
Allows littles to learn about the four forces of flight through interactive flight simulator.
Sponsored by Modern Aviation
Port CMOW
Visit the NC Ports on a smaller scale and learn about Cape Fear River's layers and wild life.
Sponsored by NC Ports
The Studio
A bright open space designed to spark creativity via an art studio, reading nook, and puppet theatre.
Art Room
Art Room
Bonus Room
A multi-use space for everything from camps to birthday parties to our weekly programs. Curiosity grows here.
Bonus Room
Bonus Room
Science Center
Bodies in Motion
See the muscular and skeletal systems in action with this body interactive display.
Science of You
Science of You
Sponsored by Delaney Radiology
Interactive Floor
Use your body to engage with technology.
Interactive Floor
Interactive Floor
Sponsored by nCino.
Little Beaker's Lab
Use a high powered microscope to learn about the scientific process and develop critical thinking skills.
Little Beaker's Lab
Sponsored by Wilmington Pathology
Wellness way
A playful space where kids explore healthcare through hands-on role play.
Wellness Way
Wellness Way
Upgrades in the works, sponsored by Novant Health.
Match MAdness
Test your knowledge on the human body with this matching challenge.
Matching Wall
Skeleworld
Build on your understanding of what's inside your own body.
Exploration Station
This space takes a look at physics through hands-on components such as The Generator Bike, The Air Chair, Magnetic Ring, and more.
Community Market
Practice healthy shopping habits in our kid sized market.
Market
My Plate
Market
Sponsored by Publix Supermarket
Discovery Diner
Use My Plate and Go, Slow, Woah to make healthy eating choices in this retro diner themed exhibit.
Discovery Diner
Diner
Stoplight Wall
Discovery Diner
Children's Courtyard
Gives little learners a chance to explore a variety of gardens and outdoor fun.
Courtyard
Sponsored by Pharmgate
