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The Children's Museum of Wilmington
4.4 ★★★★☆ 572 Google reviews · Indoor playground in Wilmington, North Carolina
Museum for kids ages 1 to 10 with hands-on exhibits, outdoor playground, & party rooms.
Plan your visit
- Ages 0–10 — the venue's own stated range
- Admission around $10 — prices change and often vary by age or day, so check with the venue
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd come back often
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (910) 254-3534
- Website playwilmington.org
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 1–5 PM |
What parents highlight
“Everything was clean and organized and they had bins to put things in so they could sanitize.”
“It was spaced out, easy to get around, bathrooms everywhere for those much needed potty breaks for my potty training 2 year old!”
“Staff was friendly and kind, and when I called ahead, Caroline was so helpful on the phone!”
“Great space, friendly staff, affordable pricing.”
What parents say
My son and I decided to have Daddy/Son day as my wife had to work. We decided to go to The Children’s Museum and let me tell you, Mommy was jealous! We had a blast! The staff was so nice and made sure to show us around as it was our first time there. My son has talked about it nearly every day since.
Probably the best children's museum we have been to, and we've been to a lot! We felt it was geared more to the younger crowd than other museums which was great for us. Everything was really cute, artsy, quirky, and in great shape. The treehouse was super cute and perfect for little kids.
This place is great. I am surprised some think the establishment is small. There is literally SO much to do. I love that this building is old and beautiful, but most of all, I love that there is plenty for my ASD toddler to do. He enjoys his time here and he can make a whole day of it.
My 21 month old loved the Publix area, pushing the shopping carts was a standout. He also loved the outdoor bus and the dump truck station. Some of the other play areas didn’t have anything to play with, they had play kitchens but nothing to play with.
Birthday parties at The Children's Museum of Wilmington
The Children's Museum of Wilmington hosts birthday parties — confirmed on their own site. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular playgrounds.
Bringing a toddler?
Reviews and the venue's own info mention a dedicated toddler area or toddler times at The Children's Museum of Wilmington — a separate space where little ones can play without dodging big kids.
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