Wilmington Railroad Museum
Hours of Operation
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
After Labor Day to Mid-April
Closed Sunday
Support the Museum
WITH MUCH GRATITUDE!
The Museum recently received two grants to support additional development in programs and facilities.
~ FROM LANDFALL FOUNDATION: $4000 to establish a "Train Camp" for the summer of 2012. We'll be organizing several one-week sessions to stimulate creativity and imagination within the context of railroading and model railroad pastimes. Geared for grade-shoolers, thses sessions will be part education, part activity, and part skill-building, based on an age-appropraite curriculum and adult mentoring.
~ FROM CAPE FEAR GARDEN CLUB: $2984 to beautify Railroad Heritage Square with planters and shrubbery. Now that area construction is complete, we can proceed with touches thatsoften the industrial aspect of Warehouse B andare consistent with surrounding streetscape improvements. Improvements include columnar greenery around the 1855 station bell, and planters near the end of the wheel lathe and access ramp.
Special Notice - Many local businesses are supporting the great work of the Museum as it enters a new era of service. Click on "a business" below to see who is helping!
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WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM
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Regular admission prices:
Adults $8.00
Seniors and Military Personnel $7.00
Children (2 years to 12 years) $4.00
WEEKENDS IN DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS TRAIN & LIGHT SPECTACULAR
and
POLAR EXPRESS FAMILY SHOWS
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HOLIDAY CLOSURES: CHRISTMAS EVE (Dec. 24), CHRISTMAS DAY (Dec. 25), NEW YEAR'S EVE (Dec. 31), NEW YEAR'S DAY (Jan. 1). Otherwise, open Monday-Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
IT’S OFFICIAL – A NEW RECORD
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Find out here how to join in the
ongoing mission of the Museum!
How about a visit to the Wilmington Railroad Museum?
The Wilmington Railroad Museum has a great collection of displays that are fun and educational.
On the FUN side are a Thomas the Tank Train play area, more than 20 operating scale model trains, spectacular model layouts, and a real life-size caboose, boxcar, and 100-year-old steam locomotive.
Educationally, we trace the development of railroads in the Wilmington area as well as the careers of famous people who were involved with railroads, such as Thomas Edison and George Pullman
PLAN THE PERFECT PARTY IN OUR RED CABOOSE
This year make someone's special day lots of fun by celebrating a birthday at the Wilmington Railroad Museum. Your party package includes use of a real Atlantic Coast Line caboose for 1˝ hours, party favors for each child, a special surprise for the birthday child, and free admission to the Museum for up to 25 children and adults. Participants provide food and beverages.
Available party times are Monday to Saturday from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Birthday Party prices are:
For the first ten children and ten adults the price is only $120. Museum members receive a special discount price of only $80. Above the basic ten children or adults, an additional charge of $2 per person applies.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED: Parties must be scheduled two weeks in advance by calling 910-763-2634. A $10 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm reservations.
Remember, the children must be accompanied at all times by an adult in all areas of the museum, inside or outside.
A GREAT DESTINATION FOR
GROUP TOURS
Special guided group tours can be booked for groups of at least 10 persons. Learn about trades and occupations, rolling stock and motive power, interesting history facts, and notable features on the layouts. For groups up to 25 people a non-refundable deposit of $10 is required and at least ten working days notice. A 20% deposit is required for groups larger than 25 people.
Group rates, with advance reservations, are generously discounted to only $3 per child between 2 and 12 years old. Adults are only $6 per person.
Tours last about one hour. Contact us at 910-763-2634 for all the details and to reserve a time for your group.
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The Museum can be booked for after-hours socials, mixers, or meetings. Our staff will work with you to plan a unique and memorable event, surrounded by the authentic character of an 1883 building filled with artifacts and interactive exhibits. Nearly all areas are also accessible for those with disabilities, and parking is free! To reserve the Museum for a truly distinctive event, call (910) 763-2634.
~~ WHAT OUR VISITORS SAY ~~
Our “Memory Book” gives visitors an opportunity to log in with their own memories or connections to railroading The following are some comments we've received.
Our 3-1/2 year old son is fascinated with trains. We had no idea of the magnitude of his excitement as we drove in and he saw the trains. What a wonderful and magical Museum this is. Hope you can continue to grow.
M.G., Conway SC
This is a great Museum. We have been to museums in Sacramento CA, Scranton PA, and England and this one ranks well with them.
N. P., Encino CA
Muy interesante y divertido. Felicidades! Esto es muy educacional.
L.E., Paraguay
Great museum with so much history of the railroad. Wonderful to see people so friendly and interested in all aspects of the railroad. We will take these memories back to New Zealand.
B. G., New Zealand
What a wonderful, fun, interesting history of trains. My daughter, grandchildren and I loved it. Thank you.
S.K., Herndon VA
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