Wilmington Railroad Museum

Located in downtown Wilmington, the Wilmington Railroad Museum explores the rich history of rail travel in North Carolina. Housed in a historic Atlantic Coast Line freight warehouse, the museum features interactive exhibits, railroad artifacts and one of the largest model train layouts in the Southeast. Families can climb aboard a full-size caboose, discover hands-on exhibits and watch miniature trains wind through detailed landscapes. Just steps from Wilmington's Riverwalk, the museum offers a unique indoor experience for all ages and an engaging look at North Carolina's transportation heritage. History enthusiasts can learn about Wilmington's role in rail transportation and how railroads shaped the region's growth, and for some visitor these stories aren't just in the past. Listen to our First in Fright Nightmare at the Museum episode to hear more about these ghostly happenings.