WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

WILMINGTON, NC

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The Wilmington Railroad Museum is a popular tourist attraction located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The museum is dedicated to preserving the rich history and heritage of the railroads that played a crucial role in the development of the city and the state.

The museum is housed in a historic 1883 railroad freight warehouse, which has been restored and renovated to showcase an extensive collection of artifacts, exhibits, and interactive displays. The museum's collection includes vintage locomotives, passenger cars, cabooses, and other railroad equipment. Visitors can get up close and personal with the trains and even climb aboard some of the cars.

The museum also features a variety of exhibits that explore the history of railroading in North Carolina and the United States. These exhibits cover topics such as the role of railroads in the Civil War, the development of the railroads in the South, and the importance of railroads in the modern era.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum offers a range of educational programs and events, including train rides, model train displays, and hands-on workshops. The museum is open year-round, and admission is affordable, making it an ideal destination for families, history buffs, and railroad enthusiasts alike.

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM is a History Museum in WILMINGTON NC. US MID #8403700548

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 155,116 from tax period 201303 (YYYYMM).

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Contact WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC
505 NUTT ST
WILMINGTON
NC
28401-3347

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WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403700548
Name WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM
Classification History Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 561537564
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201303
INCOME 180,722
REVENUE 155,116
LAT/LONG 34.241037, -77.950123
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 129
US Census Tract: 011300
US Census Block: 1004