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Accessibility resources

Our team at The Children’s Museum of Wilmington believes in the power of every child learning through play. That is why we strive to accommodate the needs of all guests by providing financial, physical, emotional, and intellectual access in a welcoming and safe environment. We are continually learning and collaborating with local communities who support us in this mission. 

museum Map 

Our Museum map marks the general noise levels expected throughout the Museum. Please note, the busier the Museum gets, the louder the exhibit spaces become.

See our front desk if someone in your party is needing a quiet space during their visit or is interested in checking out our noise-canceling headphones or Power Packs. 

Museum Map, click here.

Nursing nook & Calming cave

The Nursing Nook & Calming Cave are located next to the Exploration Station exhibit on the 3rd level. This space provides a private room for nursing as well as a quiet space for children to calm themselves if they feel overstimulated. The Calming Cave includes a black out curtain, light and sound machine, bean bag, weighted blanket, and sensory board.  

Noise Canceling Headphones

We currently have two adjustable child sensory headphones at our front desk available for check out on a first come, first serve basis. 

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Sensory SUNDAYS 

From 10am - 12pm on select Sundays, the Museum will offer a sensory friendly experience for visitors with sensory sensitivities. This includes adjusting exhibit lighting and audio, providing sound maps and sensory signage throughout the Museum, and designating calming spaces. Learn more.

Power packs 

We teamed up with Therapize to create 4 sensory bags that are available for check out free of charge. The bags include sunglasses, sound cancelling headphones and various tactile items that will help guests regulate sensory processing during their visit. 

Policies

Therapists and Caregivers

Therapists and caregivers receive a complimentary admission ticket when accompanying a paying patron who requires medical or physical assistance during their visit to the Museum. Please call our Front Desk at (910) 254-3534 to reserve the complimentary admission ticket before your visit.

Service Animals

Certified Service Animals are always welcome to accompany their handler at the Museum. We do not allow emotional support animals or pets in the Museum.

Facility

Accessible Entrance

We have an accessible Museum entrance on 2nd St. between Orange St. and Ann. St.  Buzz the doorbell and a staff member will answer and open the door for you.  If you need a wheelchair or further assistance for your visit please call us at 910-254-3534.

Lockers 

The Museum has free locker storage available with dimensions of 12x12x16". A key can be requested by the front desk on a first come, first serve basis. 

Accessible parking 

The nearest marked accessible parking spaces for patrons with a valid accessible parking license plate or hanging tag are in the Hannah Block USO paid parking lot located at 118 S. 2nd St. 

Patrons with valid accessible parking license plates or hanging tags may also park for free at any on-street metered space for an unlimited time. Residential restricted permitted streets are excluded.

For accommodations, questions, or comments, please contact us at 910-254-3534! Learn more about our accessibility here.

Elevator

We have an elevator and ramps that serve all levels of the Museum, inside and outside.

Wheel Chair Lift

A wheelchair lift is available for access to our pirate ship, Art Room, and Bonus Room. Please ask the front desk for assistance.

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Labor Day - Memorial Day: Mondays CLOSED
Memorial Day - Labor Day: Mondays 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday - Saturday  9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM

116 Orange St. 
Wilmington NC, 28401

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