Unleash your inner artist and engineer in Brick Masters Studio: Build with LEGO® Bricks Like a Pro, an immersive exhibition by world-renowned artist Sean Kenney. Brick Masters Studio features over 100 sculptures built with over 2 million LEGO® pieces, inviting guests to explore the intersection of art, science and engineering. Hands-on build challenges, real-world engineering concepts and insights into the artistic process show how imagination and innovation come together to create something extraordinary. Included with general admission to Discovery Place Science (also free for Members).

Join us for a summer of adventure and learning through Sturgeon City’s Camp Sturgeon! We offer different science topics each week! 

DINOSAURS! has made their way back to CSC!  Get ready to come face-to-face with jaw-dropping fossils, thrilling prehistoric discoveries, and hands-on Jurassic fun for explorers of all ages.   The ROAR of prehistoric fun is here—don’t miss it!

Spend a fun-filled time of learning and play at the EXPLORE! Dive into hands-on activities and discover all our center has to offer at your own pace. Let your curiosity lead the way through a vibrant array of interactive exhibits designed for hands-on fun. Because we rotate our learning stations a little each time, every visit offers a fresh opportunity to encounter something new and exciting. This program follows a completely free-flowing format, allowing you the flexibility to stay for just a short while or immerse yourself in the fun for the entire duration. While all are welcome, the activities are specially geared toward children ages 3 to 12.

Dive into adventure with our NEW IMMOTION VR Experience: Shark Dive, launching May 22nd at CSC!   Get up close with the incredible sharks of Tiger Beach in this thrilling, immersive underwater experience. No wetsuit required.

Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution—a thrilling immersive experience that brings the Cretaceous world to life. Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain. But even these perfectly evolved creatures couldn’t escape Earth’s most devastating extinction event. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs—and how birds, their modern-day descendants, continue their legacy. It’s a prehistoric adventure that will inspire the next generation of paleontologists and conservationists alike. This unique experience is a bonus feature to our exhibit which is not included in admission to CSC. Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7

“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today… to rock with you!”   Our Adult-Only Science After Dark is turning up the volume with an epic night celebrating two music legends!   Experience the unforgettable hits of Michael Jackson and Prince like never before as dazzling laser lights fill the planetarium dome. Sing along to your favorite songs while enjoying an immersive visual experience that’s sure to bring back memories and keep you dancing in your seat.   Whether you’re moonwalking through the classics or partying like it’s 1999, this is one Science After Dark event you won’t want to miss!

Every Friday and Saturday in August, visit and learn about sharks! Fun activities and crafts for kids.   Live small shark feeding with one of our trained staff.  Meet our shark mascot!    Register at admission for a chance to meet one of our small sharks in person.

Mark your calendars for a frightfully fun evening at Sturgeon City’s Spooktacular! Join us on Friday, October 16th, 2026, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for an unforgettable night of spooky science and family fun.

The Children’s Museum of Wilmington believes that children learn best through hands-on and creative educational experiences. We provide children with programs and interactive exhibits that emphasize critical thinking skills, STEAM instruction, and hands-on projects in small group sizes. We offer a wide variety of themed camps led by engaged, qualified educators, to fit and support every child’s interests. Our unique layout comprises three beautiful historic buildings, an interactive water exhibit, and an outdoor play area, giving children plenty of kid-friendly spaces to move, learn and play. ​