Things to Do

Offering a truly unique experience of local history and a superb example of Georgian architecture, the circa 1770 residence is graced by Colonial style gardens. All rooms are furnished with 18th and 19th century antiques and showcase hundreds of rare objects. Built on the former walls of the 1744…

Celebrating Arts Education through exhibits and community programs of historical and modern significance since 1962, this museum features six to eight annual rotating exhibitions in addition to outdoor works including the park property that is also a historic USCT Civil War Site. The Museum School…

One of North Carolina's most spectacular examples of early 1800s architecture and recently a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards Winner, tour the exquisitely restored 10,000-square-foot house and re-created grounds boasting one of the few preserved urban slave quarters in the country. The mansion…

Please note: The aquarium is temporarily closed for construction until further notice. A gift shop and Discovery Bay is available at Independence Mall in Wilmington. Stunning exhibits of aquatic environment and wildlife connect you with the natural world. Explore marine life from salt marshes and…

Explore the refurbished WWII Battleship starting with the Observation Deck. Take the self-guided tour that features nine levels of living spaces, mess decks, gun turrets, powder storage, sick bay, and more. Or, take one of their guided tours for an additional fee, that each offer a different…