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Cape Fear Museum
Unique exhibits at New Hanover County Cape Fear Museum in Downtown Wilmington collect and interpret the history, science, and cultures of Lower Cape Fear. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers can immerse themselves in various aspects of Cape Fear’s history on guided or self-guided tour of the museum’s exhibits. Exhibits feature photography, multimedia, informative displays, and even a replica of a giant ground sloth. Past exhibits have focused on music, communication technology, nautical history, and space travel. Ongoing exhibits include the Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, which details the natural environment of Lower Cape Fear through displays, a beaver lodge that groups can crawl into, and more. Be sure to visit the Museum Park, which is complete with a park-like landscape and outdoor exhibits.
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Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 1PM-5PM.
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History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
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Cape Fear Museum
Unique exhibits at New Hanover County Cape Fear Museum in Downtown Wilmington collect and interpret the history, science, and cultures of Lower Cape Fear. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers can immerse themselves in various aspects of Cape Fear’s history on guided or self-guided tour of the museum’s exhibits. Exhibits feature photography, multimedia, informative displays, and even a replica of a giant ground sloth. Past exhibits have focused on music, communication technology, nautical history, and space travel. Ongoing exhibits include the Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, which details the natural environment of Lower Cape Fear through displays, a beaver lodge that groups can crawl into, and more. Be sure to visit the Museum Park, which is complete with a park-like landscape and outdoor exhibits.
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Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 1PM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Science Museum Lesson Plan
There are a wide variety of science museums out there. From archaeological artifacts to galactic adventures in museum planetarium domes, there’s something for just about everyone!
Many science museums offer interactive experiences for youth groups such as labs and simulated space missions. Find a science museum with offerings that align with your curriculum goals for a field trip that’ll be worth while.
Put on those lab coats and goggles! Students step into the shoes of scientists. Gear up for an exploration of science and all it has to offer.
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Cape Fear Museum
Unique exhibits at New Hanover County Cape Fear Museum in Downtown Wilmington collect and interpret the history, science, and cultures of Lower Cape Fear. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers can immerse themselves in various aspects of Cape Fear’s history on guided or self-guided tour of the museum’s exhibits. Exhibits feature photography, multimedia, informative displays, and even a replica of a giant ground sloth. Past exhibits have focused on music, communication technology, nautical history, and space travel. Ongoing exhibits include the Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, which details the natural environment of Lower Cape Fear through displays, a beaver lodge that groups can crawl into, and more. Be sure to visit the Museum Park, which is complete with a park-like landscape and outdoor exhibits.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 1PM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
History Museum Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.
History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Cape Fear Museum
Unique exhibits at New Hanover County Cape Fear Museum in Downtown Wilmington collect and interpret the history, science, and cultures of Lower Cape Fear. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers can immerse themselves in various aspects of Cape Fear’s history on guided or self-guided tour of the museum’s exhibits. Exhibits feature photography, multimedia, informative displays, and even a replica of a giant ground sloth. Past exhibits have focused on music, communication technology, nautical history, and space travel. Ongoing exhibits include the Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery, which details the natural environment of Lower Cape Fear through displays, a beaver lodge that groups can crawl into, and more. Be sure to visit the Museum Park, which is complete with a park-like landscape and outdoor exhibits.
contact info
Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 9AM-5PM, Sun. 1PM-5PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Science Museum Lesson Plan
There are a wide variety of science museums out there. From archaeological artifacts to galactic adventures in museum planetarium domes, there’s something for just about everyone!
Many science museums offer interactive experiences for youth groups such as labs and simulated space missions. Find a science museum with offerings that align with your curriculum goals for a field trip that’ll be worth while.
Put on those lab coats and goggles! Students step into the shoes of scientists. Gear up for an exploration of science and all it has to offer.
View Lesson Plan>>