Wrightsville Beach Museum Selected for Two Smithsonian Programs

We are happy to announce that the museum has been selected to be one of six hosts in NC for the Smithsonian’s Museums on Main Street (MoMS) “Water/Ways” traveling exhibit, and one of twenty participants in the 2020 Stories: YES program!
“Water/Ways” will be on-site from December 2020 – January 2021. Check out this press release with more information.

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Waterman Hall of Fame 2023

September 2, 2023 No Comments

We are seeking nominations for the Wrightsville Beach Museum Waterman Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The Waterman Hall of Fame is

Lumina Daze 2023

July 25, 2023 No Comments

Lumina Daze recreates the atmosphere and events of Lumina throughout its nearly 70 years in operation. For 2023, we are excited to

LOOP THROUGH HISTORY: Walk the Loop and learn about Wrightsville Beach History!

May 13, 2022 No Comments

Don’t miss the WB Museum’s famous pop-up exhibit, “Loop Through History!” Featuring 25 signs situated around Wrightsville Beach’s most popular fitness area,

Myers and Bordeaux Cottages
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History
303 West Salisbury Street
PO Box 584
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Call for group or school tour reservations!
Phone: (910) 256-2569
Fax: (910) 256-0793
info@wbmuseumofhistory.com

Our mission is to tell the story of Wrightsville Beach through the years and across a range of experiences. We link the past to the present, valuing both.

Hours:
THURSDAY-SATURDAY 10-4
SUNDAY 1-4