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Location
Parking
free parking for two hours
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the free outdoor dig site to search for shark teeth and shells - visitors consistently report this is the highlight for families of all ages, and everyone typically finds something.
Visitor tip
Plan to spend time in the rocking chairs on the porch and take a walk on Wrightsville Beach after touring the museum to maximize your visit - the free two-hour parking makes this a complete, cost-free outing.
About Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
Exhibits & events on local culture. Center for education on area history with art & artifacts, kids' programs & year-round events.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- Outdoor dig site for shark teeth and shells, historical beach model
- Admission
- Free
- Parking
- Free for two hours
What visitors say
Excellent portrayal of the history of Wrightsville Beach. The staff was overwhelmingly knowledgeable no matter what questions we threw their way. The "dig site" outside was so much fun for the entire family. Everyone was able to find…
Nice museum. No parking or entrance fee. Free parking for two hours. We went through the museum, spent time in the rocking chairs on the porch and walked the beach.
Cute little museum! Outside there’s a place to look for shark teeth. There’s a model of what the beach used to look like which the kids really like to look at. There’s lots of different shells for kids to see as well. Really cool to…
From 96 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Features an interactive outdoor dig site where visitors can find shark teeth and shells, making it a hands-on paleontology experience for families
- Offers completely free admission and free parking for two hours, making it an accessible educational resource for all visitors
- Displays a historical model of Wrightsville Beach showing what the area looked like in the past, serving as a visual educational tool for understanding coastal geography changes
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