THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF WILMINGTON
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
Daily Programs
We offer educational daily programs at 10 AM and 3:30 PM Tuesday through Friday and occasional pop-up programs are offered on the weekends. Access to our Daily Programs are included with admission on a first come, first serve basis.
While our programs are prepared and facilitated by educators, we strongly encourage caregiver participation to create a more lasting experience for your child.
Sea Stars
Tuesdays at 10am and 3:30pm
Your little marine biologists will explore the sea and its inhabitants through hands-on activities, experiments, crafts, and more! We’ll discover fascinating facts about sea creatures, dive into ocean themed art projects, and conduct experiments. Sea Stars is recommended for kids ages 4+.
Full steam ahead
Wednesdays at 10am
Calling all curious kiddos! Teaching children about science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) is a great way for children to learn about the scientific process and to develop their critical thinking skills. Together we examine and learn more about our fascinating world.
This program is recommended for ages 4+.
Crafty kids
Wednesdays at 3:30pm
Come get creative at Crafty Kids! We will use a variety of tools and mediums, upcycle and recycle, and celebrate the seasons throughout the year. Crafty Kids is recommended for ages 4+.
Story Cooks
Thursdays at 10am
Begin with a story, then add a fun snack! This program connects literacy and cooking. Each week we'll get creative with 'cooking' based on a favorite storybook.
This program is recommended for ages 3+.
Sponsored by
The Museum will be doing FREE BOOK GIVEAWAYS at select Story Cooks during 2026! Thank you very much to Harris Teeter for supporting this initiative and expanding youth literacy opportunities in New Hanover County!
Nature Navigators
Thursdays at 3:30pm
Nature Navigators focuses on exploring all things nature. You can find our educators outside whenever weather permits! Adventures vary from crafts to hands-on learning and everything in between.
This program is recommended for ages 4+.
Toddler Time
Fridays at 10am
Join us for sensory based activities for our youngest visitors (ages 1-3) and their caregivers. Little learners will create, play, and explore! From early art experiences to gross motor play to sensory activities--enjoy a variety of ways to encourage your young child's learning and discovery!
Sci Fri
Fridays at 3:30pm
Join us at Sci Fri to participate in simple, kid-friendly science activities! We will ask questions, test ideas, and investigate our world through play as we lay the stepping-stones for later scientific understanding and skills. Activities range from hands-on projects to engaging demonstrations and is recommended for ages 4+.
All of our Daily Programming is made possible with support from the New Hanover County Endowment.
If you have any interest in sponsoring our Daily Programs, please email our Program Coordinator, Anna Harris, at anna@playwilmington.org or call (910) 254-3534 x 100.