Hours

Labor Day to Memorial Day
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed Sundays

Memorial Day to Labor Day
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
 
STANDARD HOLIDAY CLOSURES
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Easter, Fourth of July.

Admission Pricing

Adults - $12.00*
Seniors and Military Personnel - $10.00*
Children (3 years to 12 years) - $8.00*
Children under 2 - Free
Members - regular admission is FREE

* Admission reflects our cash price. There is a 3% convenience fee for cards.

All prices include NC sales tax as required by NC State Legislature effective Jan. 1 2014

The museum takes approximately one hour to visit.  Arrive no later than 45 minutes before closing to enjoy the whole museum.

Parking

We have free parking available for visitors on either side our 250 steam engine. Spaces are limited so parking is not guaranteed. Please ensure that you come in and get a parking pass from the front desk.

Wilmington Railroad Museum

The Wilmington Railroad Museum has a great collection of displays and fun activities for both adults and children.

Climb on a life-size fully outfitted caboose and a 110-year-old steam locomotive. 

Trace the development of railroads in the Wilmington area and learn about the men and women who worked on the railroad.
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Learn about the important figures in railroad history, such as Thomas Edison and George Pullman.

Visit the Children's Hall with custom train tables and fun interactive models beloved by children of all ages.
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We also boast a spectacular model layout considered one of the best nationally and internationally featuring a number of foot pedals so you can interact with the trains and accessories.

​​Wilmington Railroad Museum   

505 Nutt St.
Wilmington, NC 28401
email:  [email protected]
phone:  910-763-2634
Directions and Map

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Sponsors

Make a Donation

We're thankful to our Donors, Sponsors and Grantors who help make the museum and our programming a success!

Benefactors

Sustaining Level

Supporters

The Wilmington Railroad Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dependent on the generosity of people like you. Your membership helps us  preserve the railroading history of Wilmington, North Carolina and the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.  Your thoughtful donation will be gratefully acknowledged by our Director and her staff. 
​Please go to the top of this page to help the museum with your donation.

 If your business wants to become a supporter, call us at (910) 763-2634.