Please select your date and entry time for your visit using the "Other Dates" and "Other Times" buttons above. Museum tickets go on sale 1 month before admission date. 

Tickets have no departure time limit other than our closure time.

Thanks for choosing to play at The Children's Museum of Wilmington!

The Children's Museum of Wilmington offers a sensory friendly experience for visitors with sensory sensitivities from 10AM-12PM on selected Sundays. Enjoy The Children’s Museum of Wilmington during exclusive hours designed for children with varying sensory, developmental, or physical needs. Explore the Museum in a comfortable and accepting environment that features fewer guests, adjusted exhibits, light and sound reduction, extra visual safety signage, sound maps, and designated calming spaces.

Sensory Bags are available for check out at the Front Desk which include sound canceling headphones, communication cards, sunglasses, and fidget and calming toys. 

Designated quiet spaces will be the Calming Cave in the Nurture Nook and the Bonus Room where curtains will be closed, lights will be off, and bean bags and weighted blankets will be available. 

Member Information

To purchase a membership, please visit our membership page.

We look forward to seeing you at the Museum!

Discounted Ticket Rates: Please check our website for the full list of discounted tickets we offer. If you qualify for discounted tickets, please purchase your tickets at the front desk. A low ticket threshold will appear when less than 50 tickets for the selected time slot remain. If the low ticket threshold appears, visitors can purchase their tickets online and speak with the front desk before their tickets are scanned in for their time to receive their discounted rate.

Please select your date and entry time for your visit using the "Other Dates" and "Other Times" buttons above. Museum tickets go on sale 1 month before admission date. 

Tickets have no departure time limit other than our closure time.

Thanks for choosing to play at The Children's Museum of Wilmington!

Member Information

Members will receive a discounted rate after signing in to your account during the checkout process. You must have an active membership for the date of admission, be registered with the website, and signed in at the time of purchase to receive the discount. To purchase a membership, please visit our membership page. If you are logged in and still cannot see member pricing please contact info@playwilmington.org or call (910)254-3534 ext 108.

We look forward to seeing you at the Museum!

Discounted Ticket Rates: Please check our website for the full list of discounted tickets we offer. If you qualify for discounted tickets, please purchase your tickets at the front desk. A low ticket threshold will appear when less than 50 tickets for the selected time slot remain. If the low ticket threshold appears, visitors can purchase their tickets online and speak with the front desk before their tickets are scanned in for their time to receive their discounted rate.

2026 Camps at CMoW!

We are excited you are interested in joining us for camp. Please review general details of camps below and navigate to your preferred camp(s) at the bottom of the page. Answers to FAQs can be found here!

DETAILS:

• Campers must be between ages 5 & 9 years old at the time of camp to attend.
• There is a 15 camper maximum for each week of camp.
• Campers must be sent with a snack, lunch, water bottle, and change of clothes daily.
• Outside toys are not permitted at camp.
• All participants must be fully potty-trained and independent in the bathroom to attend camp.
• Friday activities may include an offsite field trip (within walking distance) or a special onsite event. Camp details are listed on our website—please reach out promptly if this presents any concerns for your family.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT CAMP CHECK-IN:

• Drop-off will be at the Cowan House door on Second Street at 9am. AM care with early drop-off starting at 8am can be added for $25 per week by choosing “Camp + AM Care” under “Ticket type” for your chosen week of camp. For camps offering single day registration, AM care with early drop-off starting at 8am can be added for $5 per day by choosing “Single Day + AM Care” under “Ticket type” for your chosen day of camp.
• A Museum team member will be at the door to welcome campers.
• A guardian must sign-in the camper before leaving.
  

WHAT TO EXPECT AT CAMP CHECK-OUT:

• Pick-up will be at the Science Center doors next to the main entrance at 1pm.
• A Museum team member will be near the door to assist campers with gathering their belongings.
• An authorized adult must show ID & sign-out camper before leaving.

Select camps have Single Day registration options listed under "More Info" below the date ranges as "show individual events".

SINGLE DAY CAMP: $50 + AM CARE: $55

GENERAL: $250, GENERAL + AM CARE: $275 

MEMBER: $200, MEMBER + AM CARE: $225

Please note: Member discount will automatically apply at check out. You must have an active membership at the time of registration and camp dates, be registered with the website, and signed in at the time of registration to receive the discount and pre-sale availability. Member discount does not apply to single day registration.

Available camps are listed below under "Event Name".

If you are a member, please sign in first to view 3 month presale availability. To become a member, click here.

Thank you for your interest in having a birthday with the Children's Museum of Wilmington. We are excited to celebrate with you!

Once you select your party, the following sections must be completed. Booking online only pays the deposit, future payment for the remaining balance can be paid on the day of your event or by contacting birthdayparties@playwilmington.org before the day of event.

Members will receive a $50 discount at the time of final payment.