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Cameron Art Museum

4.4 (43 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Nakia S.

A perfect rainy Sunday at this lovely place! They have a diverse selection of unique art work. I'll admit, upon entering the main art showcase room; my visual senses were immediately overwhelmed...beautiful art was everywhere! A small and quaint gem in Whilmington that every art lover will appreciate!

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Melissa G.

What a gem we have in this beautiful museum! They have great exhibits here and even live music. They offer military discounts which is wonderful. It only takes about an hour to walk through the exhibits inside, and save time to walk outside at their traveling art displays. I went to see Mary Cassatt's paintings but found so much more here! During our visit, they had the sculpture of The United States Colored Troops from the Civil War and I could have spent an hour just looking at the details of it. Simply amazing! I used to teach about this and there's a few photos I would use, and seeing it in sculpture form was an experience. They also had part of the AIDS quilt on display and having been a teenager during that time, I vividly remember that terrible time in our lives. Seeing them gave me chills. Anyway! We are so fortunate to have this museum here and I will be returning!

Tim S.

Yes, I am "that guy". The unsophisticated goober who doesn't appreciate modern art. There are some things here that are really cool, and many others that make you think "WTF am I looking at?". This is not a large museum but they do have a lot of art on display. If I remember correctly, there are three or four wings of the building. In the middle of the building they have a dining area that sells food. Don't miss the art outside, also with the walking trails. The entry price for non-members wasn't bad. Just over $10 a person when we went. The museum does take Apply Pay. Now to the art. Like I said in the beginning, I am not a huge fan of modern art. Some of the art is very cool. However others had me thinking, "I hope they didn't pay money for this.". Example, a ~ 20 foot long display of white business shirts, with an iron at one end. What the hell was that? A picture of a circle inside a square. So modern art isn't for everyone. There are enough interesting pieces to come see at least once. If you are into modern art then you will love this place.

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Robbie M.

Cute small art museum and sculpture garden. There are three main exhibit rooms. An exceptional rotating art show. We enjoyed all the exhibits learning about new cultures. The cafe offered goof brunch food. Reservations definitely needed. The gift shop had fun artsy items to buy. We saw the Minnie Evans Gate house in the sculpture garden. A must-see for all.

Rebecca M.

Cameron Art Museum is a nice art museum. It is on the small side but I enjoyed the exhibits I saw. The staff was friendly and told me about the dark rooms so I wouldn't miss out on those displays. One room was full of artwork that anyone could submit a piece. It was great to see all the talent displayed. Cameron Art Museum has reciprocity with other Art Museums so ask before paying to see if your membership gets you free admission here. The museum has a restaurant but that was closed for the day when I was there but I will make sure to time my visit differently the next time so that I can dine there and enjoy the art. The parking lot is good sized and there are some outdoor exhibits. I will be back on my next trip to Wilmington.

Monica P.

This was the second time I visited this modern art museum; my DH's first. We were with friends and had brunch before checking out the various art work. It's not a huge museum but there was plenty to see. I'm not into a lot of modern art, but there were some things I really liked. I was most interested in Minnie Evan's work. I didn't know anything about her and read about her after I got home. She was born in Long Creek, NC and passed away in Wilmington. This, for me, makes seeing her work more special - a local artist! Her work is quite colorful but also quite strange and unique. Google her, as I'm sure you will find her history very interesting. I saw paintings by Miro, Warhol, and Dali. There were other works on display, some that were weird. There's a dark room that had umbrellas that were attached to accordion type machines that opened and closed the umbrellas, along with really weird music. In one room there were some beautiful Mardi Gras costumes. Also on display were duck decoys. The one thing we didn't like about the place was the lack of information or story about the artists that were featured (such as Minnie Evans). Or did we miss seeing the information? This is definitely a place I'll return to, as I want to learn more about different artists; and maybe I'll become a member.

Ash S.

If you are a student please go here!!! It's completely free!!! Everyone who works here is so nice and so lovely! They all were so helpful and encouraged us to come back while we were checking in! They kept on giving us recommendations and sharing cute little stories with us when we were looking at the gift shop. Truly warmed my heart! When I went, they exhibition they were showing was art submitted by the community so each piece of art had a story attached to it and it was an experience that exposed me to so many beautiful pieces and was inspiring to witness in person. I wished it was larger because they only had one room open when I went but I think they added some more pieces since I went a couple months back. They also had an outdoor section that I did not get to view due to it raining but I will definitely be coming back to see their new collection and can't wait for their future exhibitions!

Doreen S.

The Cameron is one of Wilmington's best kept secrets. I'm not sure why, but so many people I've spoken to have never visited, and many others don't even know it exists. Today was our fourth visit, but this time it was for brunch. The restaurant is situated in what appears to be the middle of the museum, with both indoor and outdoor seating. It was too cold to take advantage of the outdoor seating, but I made a myself a mental note to return when the weather warms up. We started with traditional mimosas, then moved on to quiche for me and corned beef hash for hubby. Both were excellent...mine bring creamy with the right amount of bacon and cheese, and hubby's was a lighter, fresher version of the corned beef which he enjoyed. The sides of fruit were a welcome treat, with all the offerings being perfectly ripe and sweet. Other menu items included but were not limited to French toast, hamburger, omelette and shrimp and grits. The next time you want a little break from the mundane and you're hungry, feed your tummy and your soul with a visit to Cameron.

Leslie H.

I attended to free community event on Nov 13th & 14th Celebrating Community + History at Cameron Art Museum at the unveiling of Stephen Hayes's new outdoor public sculpture, "Boundless " which commemorates the heroism of the United States Colored Troops. This amazing sculpture pays tribute to the 1,600 Black Civil War soldiers, some formerly enslaved, who fought on the site where the museum is located and helped liberate Wilmington from the Confederacy and end the war. This 2 day community celebration featured speakers, music, living history, food trucks, family activities, and free admission to the museum. It was my first time here and I thought the staff was nice and knowledgeable, the museum showed diverse works and it was a great experience Also new is a gallery exhibit Voices of Future Past also by Hayes (who is also professor at Duke University in Durham) featuring powerful works like "Five Pounds," which is a series of disembodied hands reaching out of shiny, metallic backgrounds, backgrounds that, on closer inspection, are composed of bullet shells. (Five pounds is the amount of pressure needed to fire a bullet from a gun.) See it now thru March at the museum. While there, we also opted to have Sunday Brunch at their CAM Café. I will leave a separate review for them but I will say if you have time to go your next visit to the museum, reserve for a table and enjoy!

Valerie W.

I was visiting Wilmington Beach for work and had some spare time. I found the museum listed as one of the places to visit and I'm so glad I did. I really liked that I could purchase the tickets online. I did a self guided tour of the inside. It was so hot and humid outside that day so I didn't do the rounds out there. When I was leaving I spotted some of the art installations outside and I wish I had walked around a bit more. There's lots of spaces inside to walk around and the galleries have some spots to sit down and admire the art. The museum is smaller but it is still worthy of a visit. Friendly and helpful staff, clean bathroom facilities, a cafe with seating inside and out- if you need a break from the beach I'd say head here!

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Liz M.

I visited the museum with my children and we really enjoyed our time. My favorite was the Native American costumes they were hand crafted and so beautiful. It was nice to explore art with my children and do something educational.

Dakota C.

AMAZING DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION! Wheelchairs and walkers present for those who need them, isles wide enough for their use unlike other museums I've been to. Staff are always excellent when I come, and patrons are respectful.

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The restaurant brunch is delicious and reasonable chef Chip Pridgen is amazing and talented. The special salmon stuffed with crab and topped with bearnaise sauce was delicious.

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Everything was wonderful. Love the ambiance. Dining area is bright and airy. Lovely dining area outside when weather is cool!

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Love CAM, such a nice quiet place to stroll around in wilmington. Definitely recommend on a hot day.

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Museum of the Bizarre - Mini Mirror Maze

Museum of the Bizarre

3.8(76 reviews)
3.9 mi

Photography by 3Spade7Star @3Spade7Star_photography…read moreJanuary 25, 2026 - Sunday One of the quirkiest & pleasant things to do in Wilmington, North Carolina is to visit the Museum of the Bizarre. It is like a smaller version of Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum with a few surprise twists. The staff was friendly and helpful in answering all my questions. Museum fee is $3. If you want to explore the mirror maze of labyrinths, the ticket for both events is $5 . I was told that the museum was from a private collector, who owned the museum and collected all the artifacts in it. Most of the exhibits are not to be photographed unless you see a sign by the exhibit saying you can photograph it. Each exhibit has a scan code you can scan and find a link to - providing you info about the exhibit. I got permission to photograph the link info of each exhibit before proceeding further into the museum. A surprise highlight is the live performance of the sword swallower in the museum. Very fun and reminiscent of a circus performance. The kids loved it, and I liked the optimism of the performer. At the end of the museum visit, we explored the mirror maze labyrinth - very trippy. They make you wear plastic gloves to prevent smears on the mirror. Inside is a gigantic Minotaur at the end of the maze. This is a place to explore the weird and wonderful in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Unusual? Absolutely. And at $3 per person, it's a curious little detour that doesn't break the…read morebudget. We spent under an hour browsing their compact but densely packed collection of macabre, peculiar, and downright strange artifacts. Among the exhibits: letters penned by convicted serial killers, graphic crime scene photographs, purported human and animal remains, theatrical masks and vintage clothing, plus a lock of Alexander Hamilton's hair, Houdini's Ouija board, and a plaster cast of what's claimed to be a Bigfoot footprint. There were also a few movie props scattered throughout, adding a pop culture twist to the mix. Photography is off-limits except in clearly marked zones, so don't expect to document everything. We passed on the mirror maze this time around. Are all of this items authentic and real? Are they fabricated and fake? It hovers somewhere in that murky middle but it's compelling either way. And for the price, it's hard to argue. I'm not sure how much of this is appropriate for younger eyes, so parents should keep that in mind. [Review 1348 of 2025 - 4467 in North Carolina - 24900 overall]

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Latimer House

Latimer House

4.1(9 reviews)
3.9 mi

After doing a "gaslighting" night tour which was interesting and informative we were instructed to…read moreexit by the front door. The long stairway was not well lit. I was not able to clearly see the last few steps and feel down them landing on my hands and knees. I suffered severe abrasions to my knees and hands. Beware if your tour is at night. The staff provided basic first aid. when I contacted the management they referred me to the board president. It took over a week for him to contact me back.

The Latimer House is located in Downtown Wilmington. Guided tours run on the hour and if you arrive…read moreearlier you can sit in the courtyard. This was my favorite of the three houses. It shows how the upper class lived with opulence. The house is not handicap accessible as the it was built in the 1852. The house was built by Zebulon Latimer and has three stories with a basement although not all areas are on the tour. The house is symmetrical as there are the same number of windows on each side. Three generations of the Latimers lived in the house before it became a museum and where the Cape Fear Historical Society is based. The iron water fountain in the garden used to be in a park in the middle of the road. The house has 14 rooms around 600 original items such as furniture, dishes, sculptures in fantastic shape as they had never been taken out of the shipping containers. The family tree was unique on the wall. You can even see where the original carpet was worn away. The house has a Victorian style decor with the marble fireplace, velvet curtains, and the intricate chandeliers. The walls in the foyer are painted to look like wallpaper. I enjoyed seeing all the photos. My docent was knowledgeable and friendly. She provided the stories of who lived in the house with empathy as some of the stories are sad. I highly recommend taking a tour of the Latimer House.

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Wilmington Railroad Museum

Wilmington Railroad Museum

4.6(41 reviews)
4.5 mi

It's a very cool railroad museum. Located right in downtown Wilmington. They do have parking but…read moreonly a few spots. Cost is reasonable. Kids under 2 are free. They do add 3% to the price if you use a credit card. From what I can tell from their website, you can't purchase tickets in advance. Just have to purchase at the front desk. There are two parts, inside and outside. Outside has a train engine and a caboose. You can go inside both. These two don't take long to see. Inside has a lot more, including large running model train sets. Kids can interact with the train sets by pushing buttons to start trains, control bridges and other things on the set. There is also a play area where kids can put on different hats and vests, and play with train themed toys. The model train sets span two different rooms. There is also a museum section showing historic railroad items, including discussing the railroad history in the Cape Fear region. It's differently worth a visit. Kids will love it.

We visited the Wilmington Railroad Museum recently, and we found it to be a nice place to visit,…read moreand to learn about the history of the railroad industry in the Wilmington area. Tip: The museum offers limited free parking, but there are only a few spots. The venue is located in downtown Wilmington. There are exhibits here to potentially interest people of all ages. There's also a pretty nice area where kids can play with toy trains. Even if you're not particularly interested in trains, there's some fascinating history to be learned here; it's totally worth a visit!

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