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Cape Fear Museum of History and Science

Smithsonian Affiliate

The Cape Fear Museum of History and Science collects, preserves, and interprets objects relating to the history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear.

Address: 814 Market St.
Hours: Mon-Wed Fri Sat 9AM-5PM, Thu 9AM-7PM, Sun 1-5PM
Price: Adult $8; senior, student or military $7; youth (6-17) $5; child 5 and under free
Website: capefearmuseum.com (opens in a new tab)

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