HOORAY FOR

     VOLUNTEERS!

The Wilmington Railroad Museum salutes its volunteers for their dedicated service.  In 2012, volunteers amassed a total of 7, 898 hours to promote the Museum’s services and programs.

In addition to maintaining and showcasing North Carolina’s largest museum model train layout, volunteers greeted guests, led tours, organized library resources, read stories to little visitors, provided special touches for holiday shows, staffed events, and more.

Find out here how to join in the

ongoing mission of the Museum!

For Caboose Party and Group Tour Information

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How about a visit to the Wilmington Railroad Museum?
The Wilmington Railroad Museum has a great collection of displays that are fun and educational.
On the FUN side are a Thomas the Tank Train play area, more than 20 operating scale model trains, spectacular model layouts, and a real life-size caboose, boxcar, and 100-year-old steam locomotive.
Educationally, we trace the development of railroads in the Wilmington area as well as the careers of famous people who were involved with railroads, such as Thomas Edison and George Pullman
 

PLAN THE PERFECT PARTY IN OUR RED CABOOSE

This year make someone's special day lots of fun by celebrating a birthday at the Wilmington Railroad Museum.  Your party package includes use of a real Atlantic Coast Line caboose  for 1½ hours, party favors for each child, a special surprise for the birthday child, and free admission to the Museum for up to 25 children and adults.  Participants provide food and beverages.

Available party times are Monday to Saturday from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Birthday Party prices are:

For the first ten children and ten adults the price is only $125.  Museum members receive a special discount price of only $80.  Above the basic ten children or adults, an additional charge of $2 per person applies.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED:  Parties must be scheduled two weeks in advance by calling 910-763-2634.  A $10 non-refundable deposit is required to confirm reservations.

Remember, the children must be accompanied at all times by an adult in all areas of the museum, inside or outside.

A GREAT DESTINATION FOR

GROUP TOURS

Special guided group tours can be booked for groups of at least 10 persons.  Learn about trades and occupations, rolling stock and motive power, interesting history facts, and notable features on the layouts.  For groups up to 25 people a non-refundable deposit of $10 is required and at least ten working days notice.  A 20% deposit is required for groups larger than 25 people. 

Group rates, with advance reservations, are generously discounted to only $3.25 per child between 2 and 12 years old.  Adults are only $6 per person.

Tours last about one hour.  Contact us at 910-763-2634 for all the details and to reserve a time for your group.

~~ EVENTS AND MEETINGS ~~

The Museum can be booked for after-hours socials, mixers, or meetings.  Our staff will work with you to plan a unique and memorable event, surrounded by the authentic character of an 1883 building filled with artifacts and interactive exhibits.  Nearly all areas are also accessible for those with disabilities, and parking is free!  To reserve the Museum for a truly distinctive event, call (910) 763-2634.

 ~~ WHAT OUR VISITORS SAY ~~