Join us for a fun-filled, nature-inspired adventure at Bugs & Blooms Camp! This hands-on camp invites young explorers to get their hands dirty in the garden and explore the world around them. Campers will help plant, tend to, and nurture a beautiful garden while learning about the incredible insects and critters that help it grow. With plenty of outdoor activities, interactive lessons, and a chance to connect with the environment, Bugs & Blooms is the perfect way for children to explore, learn, and grow this spring! 🐛🌼🐝🌱🦋

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!

Join us at the Cowan Museum of History and Science for our annual ecoBLAST, as part of the North Carolina Science Festival. This year, we’ll celebrate our green (plants) and wild (animals) friends who live in North Carolina.  There will be fun educational activities, live animals, a plant sale, prizes, food, and ice cream! This event is free to the public and welcomes people of all ages.

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

Learn how to safely evacuate an aircraft after an emergency water landing- just like the landing of US Airways Flight 1549!   Led by a former US Airways training specialist, this hands-on activity is  FREE with admission to the museum and suitable for most ages.

Explore DINOSAURS! at CSC—without children! Test your knowledge with dinosaur trivia during a scavenger hunt, learn about fossils (including fun with amber resin), and enjoy Steven Spielberg’s classic Jurassic Park. Beer and wine will be available for a donation.   Exhibits and activities open at 5:30 PM on March 6th, with the movie starting at 6:30 PM. Stay afterward for a discussion about the film and the science behind it.   Pre-purchased tickets are required to reserve your spot. Quantities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Any remaining tickets may be available for purchase at the door.   Non-Members: $10.00Members: $6.00   CSC Members receive discounted admission as part of their member benefits; however, pre-registration is required. 

Join us for Science At Play, where science comes to life for even the littlest learners! Get ready for a morning of hands-on discovery where curiosity leads the way. Investigate ooey-gooey materials like slime, help build a collaborative city, explore the science inside your own body, and discover why science matters. The Museum will be open for regular exploration in addition to Science At Play activities. Science At Play is proud to be part of the statewide NC Science Festival. This year’s theme, “Science Matters”, highlights the important role science plays in our lives, and Science At Play invites families to experience just how meaningful (and fun!) it can be.

Don’t miss this month’s SPARK event featuring Hickory Museum of Art on Saturday, March 21st from 1 – 3 PM, in the Foothills Collaboratory! The LAB can be found at the end of the South entrance hallway across from Velo-City.   SPARK is a STEM career showcase featuring local industries in the Carolina Foothills. Participate in guided activities based on their careers. This event is FREE with the purchase of admission.   Are you a business looking to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Become a host for our next SPARK STEM Career Showcase and ignite curiosity and innovation in young learners!

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. ​

  Where in eastern NC can you find fossils, flight simulators, faintin’ goats, AND over 2,000 feathered friends in one place? Well Sylvan Heights Bird Park of course!On Saturday, April 18th from 10:00AM-2:00PM, Sylvan Heights Bird Park will celebrate Earth Day, the largest family event of the year. This event brings the public together with over 20 regional environmental and community organizations in an interactive event that highlights careers in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) field through fun hands-on demonstrations, experiments, and activities.Visitors of all ages will have the chance to dig for fossils with the Aurora Fossil Museum and Scotland Neck’s Rock Museum, learn to fly with Elizabeth City State University’s Dept. of Aviation, learn about the latest in firefighting technology with Coopers Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, interact with faintin’ goats, miniature horses, reptiles and of course birds- just to name a few! All activities are free to the public with paid admission to the park.