Wilmington Railroad Museum
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
October 1 - March 31
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed Sunday
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WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM
Admissions:
Adults $7.00
Seniors and Military Personnel $6.00
Children (2 years to 12 years) $3.00
The White Flag Campaign
Our special 30th Anniversary fund raising campaign is well under way as donors join us to celebrate three decades of presenting railroad history and heritage.
* For White Flag donors of $30, a special coffee mug will be awarded. This handsome mug is imprinted with a picture of the home of the Museum on one side, and a White Flag citation on the other.
* White Flag donors of $300 receive a plaque with a brass plate showing the Museum’s current home at Warehouse B of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Since moving here in 2007, more than 30,000 visitors have been impressed with our facilities.
* White Flag donors providing a generous gift of $3000 receive a plaque with plates of all three homes of the Museum over the years: the Governor Dudley mansion, the Atlantic Coast Line Freight Office Building, and the former Warehouse B of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
Banners around the Museum encourage questions from visitors, and we’re glad to explain the Museum’s programs and the meaning of the white flag in railroad use.
We know that raising funds in tough economic times has special challenges, not only for those who ask, but also for those who give. Without public subsidies, however, we rely on those who share our enthusiasm for railroads and the enjoyment we get in telling people about them.
To enlist your support in thizs exciting program, please call the Museum to subscribe at the level that best fits your needs. Remember, this special 30th anniversary campaign runs through the end of 2009, and we look forward to reporting on progress.
Find out here how you can contribute to the ongoing mission of the Museum!
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, operating HO and O scale trains, and a real life-size caboose and 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 1˝ 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 3:30 pm, and Sunday from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.
Starting April 1, 2009 the Birthday Party prices will be:
For the first ten children and ten adults the price is $150. Museum members receive a special discount price of only $75. 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. 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 $2.50 per child between 2 and 12 years old. Adults are only $4.50 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 memorable event, which includes customized seating and access to the Museum for all. To reserve the Museum for a unique and distinctive experience, call (910) 763-2634.
WHAT OUR VISITORS SAY
Our “Memory Book” gives visitors an opportunity to log in with their own memories or connections to railroading The following are some comments we've received.
Our 3-1/2 year old son is fascinated with trains. We had no idea of the magnitude of his excitement as we drove in and he saw the trains. What a wonderful and magical Museum this is. Hope you can continue to grow.
M.G., Conway SC
This is a great Museum. We have been to museums in Sacramento CA, Scranton PA, and England and this one ranks well with them.
N. P., Encino CA
Muy interesante y divertido. Felicidades! Esto es muy educacional.
L.E., Paraguay
Great museum with so much history of the railroad. Wonderful to see people so friendly and interested in all aspects of the railroad. We will take these memories back to New Zealand.
B. G., New Zealand
What a wonderful, fun, interesting history of trains. My daughter, grandchildren and I loved it. Thank you.
S.K., Herndon VA