AM Life Drawing

Work with professional nude models, following a self-guided format studying the human form - in your medium of choice. A basic understanding of technique and tools is suggested. Purchase punch cards through the Museum School office to be used in morning or evening classes during the Fall or Winter sessions. Single, drop-in tuition can be reserved online or paid upon arrival. Ongoing weekly.
Mondays, September 14th-December 14th, 9:30am-12pm
*Click on Show Individual Dates to select each class session

Date/Time:

Mondays, September 14th-December 14th, 9:30am-12pm

Skill Level:

Adult: All Levels

Admission:

$20 CAM MEMBERS, $25 not yet member

Instructor:

Donna Moore

Supplies:

Bring your favorite materials to work with. It's artists' choice.h-December 14th, 9:30am-12pm *Click on Show Individual Dates to select each class session

Connections invites people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers to experience CAM in a supported environment designed to minimize stress and to provide a connection with the art thanks to support from Champion McDowell Davis Charitable Foundation.

On Mondays, when CAM is closed to the public, guests enjoy a guided tour of the exhibitions led by CAM Connections Volunteers. Following the tour, participants are encouraged to create artwork inspired by what they’ve seen. Certified Therapeutic Musicians (CMPs) provide live music, while various art-making activities are offered.

Art Enhances Health

With the support of The Ministering Circle and the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation, CAM offers FREE six-week classes to cancer patients and survivors. Based on research showing that art can positively impact brain function and well-being, these sessions aim to provide relaxation, emotional expression, and relief from pain and anxiety. Teaching artist Donna Moore and expressive arts therapist Lorraine Perry lead classes in art making and expressive writing. These classes include gallery visits and mindful meditation.

In partnership with Novant Health Zimmer Cancer Institute, CAM offers a one-year membership to anyone being treated for cancer. More information and membership cards are available at both the Novant Health Zimmer Cancer Institute and at CAM’s Visitor Services desk.

Date/Time:

Mondays, September 14th- October 19th, 1-3pm

Skill Level:

Adult: All Levels

Admission:

Free: Registration Required

Instructor:

Donna Moore & Lorraine Perry

Supplies:

All supplies provided

THALIAN HALL CINEMA · NEW RELEASE

The Weight

R | Adventure, Drama | 1 hour, 55 minutes

GERMANY, UNITED STATES | ENGLISH

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026

1:15 PM [ST] · 7:15 PM [MS]

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026

1:00 PM [MS] · 4:00 PM [MS]

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026

1:00 PM [MS] · 4:00 PM [MS] · 7:15 PM [MS]

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026

4:15 PM [MS]

HISTORIC MAIN STAGE [RED] · RUTH AND BUCKY STEIN THEATRE [BLACK]

NEW RELEASE TICKETS

$12.00 | ADULT

$10.00 | SENIOR (65+) · STUDENT (W/ VALID ID)

Official Synopsis (Vertical):

When Samuel (Ethan Hawke) is torn from his daughter and sent to a brutal prison, Warden Clancy (Russell Crowe) offers him a high-stakes proposition: smuggle gold out of a remote mine with a dangerous crew of prisoners and he’ll win his freedom.

THALIAN HALL CINEMA · NEW RELEASE

The Samurai and the Prisoner

Kokurôjô

Not Rated | Drama, Mystery | 2 hours, 27 minutes

JAPAN | JAPANESE (w/ English subtitles)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026

3:45 PM [MS] · 7:00 PM [ST]

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026

12:45 PM [ST] · 7:00 PM [MS]

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026

12:45 PM [ST] · 7:00 PM [ST]

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026

1:00 PM [ST]

HISTORIC MAIN STAGE [RED] · RUTH AND BUCKY STEIN THEATRE [BLACK]

NEW RELEASE TICKETS

$12.00 | ADULT

$10.00 | SENIOR (65+) · STUDENT (W/ VALID ID)

Official Synopsis (Janus Films):

When Lord Murashige (Masahiro Motoki) rises up against the tyrannical Oda (Bando Shingo), he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda’s army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei Kuroda (Masaki Suda), a brilliant yet dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon. Helped by his wife Chiyoho (Yuriko Yoshitaka) and his most loyal generals, Murashige must uncover the truth before the castle falls.

Gentle Yoga with Steve Unger and Darren Shartle, RYT200

Start your morning with relaxation and renewal at Gentle Yoga.

Every Tuesday at 9 AM, instructors Steve Unger and Darren Shartle lead a gentle, all-level yoga session in the museum galleries, designed for mindfulness and well-being. Participants may practice with a chair or a mat.

$8 donations suggested; a portion of every donation supports CAM’s Museum School Scholarship program for adults and youth.

Pottery 4 Kids (Ages 5-8)

In this fun and creative ceramics class, young artists will explore the exciting world of clay through hands-on projects inspired by nature, animals, stories, food, and imagination. Students will learn basic handbuilding techniques such as pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction while creating both sculptural and functional pieces.

Date/Time:

Tuesdays, September 29th – October 20th, 4-5:30pm

Skill Level:

Youth: All Levels

Admission:

CAM Member $96 / Not-yet-member $120

Instructor:

Anne McCombie-Abbate

Supplies:

$15.75 supply fee payable to the studio for clay and firing costs.

Observing Relationships Within The Figure

No more avoiding foreshortening! Practice classic techniques of measuring relationships to better achieve believable proportions within the figure. (Return and new students encouraged.)

Date/Time:

Wednesdays, October 7th-28th, 1:30 - 4:30pm

Skill Level:

Adult: All Levels

Admission:

CAM Member $184 / Not-yet-member $230

Instructor:

Donna Moore

Supplies:

$35 model fee payable to the instructor. Willow or vine charcoal (soft - at least one dozen sticks), compressed charcoal (soft), charcoal pencils (soft), soft lead pencil (6B), 18x24" newsprint and/or drawing pad, kneaded eraser (large), block eraser (firm), two bull clips, small format sketchbook (5x7" ex.), Optional: The Natural Way to Draw (1941) Kimon Nicolaides (Free downloadable pdf or book).

Sign up now for the entire session!

Live! at CAM Café: Warren Darryl

October 7 at 6:00 pm UTC-5

Join us on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for Live! at CAM Café. Every Wednesday and Thursday night, enjoy live acoustic music during dinner at the CAM Café located inside the museum. Each week features talented local artists, creating the perfect backdrop for your dining experience. This Wednesday, enjoy acoustic music by Warren Darryl as you enjoy a delicious dinner and cocktail in a beautiful setting.

Plus, receive FREE gallery admission with your café purchase!

Make your dinner reservation by calling the café at (910) 777-2363.

CAM Café is open from 5-8 PM for dinner. The bar opens at 4 PM.

There will be no live musician at the café on Thursday nights when Jazz at CAM is scheduled

PM Life Drawing

Work with professional nude models, following a self-guided format studying the human form - in your medium of choice. A basic understanding of technique and tools is suggested.
Single, drop-in tuition can be reserved online or paid upon arrival. Click on Show Individual Events. Ongoing, Biweekly, Wednesdays, September 9th-December 16th, 6:30-9pm (with break on November 18th)

**Purchase punch cards through the Museum School office to be used in morning or evening classes during the Winter and Spring sessions.

Date/Time:

Wednesdays, September 9th-December 16th, 6:30-9pm (with break on November 18th), bimonthly

Skill Level:

Adult: All Levels

Admission:

$20 CAM Members, $25 Not-Yet-Member

Instructor:

Taylor Klauk

Supplies:

Bring your favorite materials to work with. It's artists choice.

B&SLT presents Veterans Expressions Group

Brothers and Sisters Like These uses writing as a therapeutic method to help us give back what our military experiences have taken away from us. These experiences can be combat or non-combat related, or caused during wartime or peacetime. Every individual's experience is unique to them, and we want to help each veteran regain their sense of community.

Join Worth Parker, retired LTC Marine MARSOC, for a hybrid writing class: in person at CAM or online from home. No experience required. Find a writing community this fall.

Date/Time:

Wednesdays, September 23- November 11, 7-8:30pm

Skill Level:

Adult: All Levels

Admission:

Free for Active Military and Veterans

Instructor:

Worth Parker

Supplies:

Your writing tool of choice

Practical Perspective – full, please call to join waitlist

Strengthen your drawings by adding believable perspective into them.

Date/Time:

Thursdays, October 8th – November 12th, 9am-12pm

Skill Level:

Adult: Intermediate

Admission:

CAM Member $248 / Not-yet-member $310

Instructor:

Todd Carignan

Supplies:

18"x24" Drawing pad, pencils, erasers, yard stick

Sign up today for the series

Illustrated Botanical Journals

Spend a relaxing evening studying and sketching botanicals to create a beautiful illustrated journal. Broaden your understanding of flowers and plants through guided lessons. Explore layouts, record observations and learn terminology. Experiment with graphite, pen and ink, colored pencil and watercolor. Botanical journaling can be a very meditative process that enhances creativity. Incorporating words, descriptions and feelings that arise through the process can make your experience even more personal.

Date/Time:

Thursdays, September 17th – October 8th, 6-8:30pm

Skill Level:

Adult: All Levels

Admission:

CAM Member $136 / Not-yet-member $170

Instructor:

Antoinette Vogt

Supplies:

$5 supply fee payable to the instructor.
Journal/sketchbook with mixed media paper that opens flat but is not spiral bound, apx 8’x10’. Examples: Stillman & Birn Beta series mixed media Sketchbook, Moleskin sketchbook, Canson Graduate Mixed Media sketchbook or similar. Handmade journals ok too.
Drawing pencils: 2H, H, HB, 2B, 4B
Faber-Castell Kneaded eraser
White eraser
Portable pencil sharpener
Fine liner (waterproof) i.e. Sakura pigma micron pens 005, 01, 02 & 03
Optional supplies to add color: color pencils, watercolor pencils, watercolors

Step into history with a guided tour of Boundless, a life-size bronze sculpture by artist Stephen Hayes. Located in PNC USCT Park on CAM’s grounds, this striking monument honors the legacy of the United States Colored Troops (USCT)—the brave soldiers who fought in the Battle of Forks Road during the Civil War in 1865.

The sculpture was created from casts of the features of 11 African American men connected to the site and its story – USCT descendants, re-enactors, veterans, and community leaders. Boundless was unveiled on November 13, 2021, and is on permanent view in the PNC USCT Park on the museum grounds. The sculpture is deeply connected to our community’s history, present, and future.

When: Every Friday from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Free with museum admission.

Your tour will be led by one of our knowledgeable tour guides.

Learn more about Boundless and the PNC USCT Park here.

Jazz at the Mansion performance on October 14th. Show begins at 6:30pm

Bellamy Mansion Ghost Hunt, Wilmington, NC

$129.00

Join Haunted Rooms America as we take on this historic 1859 home in the dead of night! Do you have what it takes to do a lone vigil on the fourth floor where disembodied footsteps have been heard, and a Victorian woman has been seen?

Event time: 8PM – 2AM

Kick off your Halloween celebration at our Eek! Week Festival!

Get ready for a spooky and kooky morning filled with hands-on holiday fun. Wear your costumes and join us from 9am to noon on October 31st for treats, crafts, and experiments.

In addition, join us for our free daily programming all week leading up to the event for more festive fun! Check the monthly calendar on our website for all the details.

The Children's Museum of Wilmington believes that children learn best through hands-on and creative educational experiences. We provide children with programs and interactive exhibits that emphasize critical thinking skills, STEAM instruction, and hands-on projects in small group sizes. We offer a wide variety of themed camps led by engaged, qualified educators, to fit and support every child's interests. Our unique layout comprises three beautiful historic buildings, an interactive water exhibit, and an outdoor play area, giving children plenty of kid-friendly spaces to move, learn and play.

Registration for School's Out Camp on November 3rd will open on October 5th.

Hidden Battleship is for the explorer at heart! Join us for an afternoon on a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of unrestored areas on the Battleship. Organized into small groups, the participants are led to areas in the bow, third deck, and below, and the superstructure, including all the way to the very top! This program requires climbing ladders, crossing high hatches, and going through tight/confined spaces. The tour is limited to ages 16 and older and makes a great gift for birthdays, holidays, and any other special occasion.

11 am – 5 pm; $75 (plus tax) per participant. This program always sells out, so get your Hidden Battleship ticket now! This program is for ages 16 and older.

Our most popular fund-raising event of the year, Poplar Grove continues its much-anticipated Merry & Bright – A Holiday of Lights – for 2026, so mark your calendars and prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends.

1st three weekends runs Friday – Sunday from 5 – 9 PM, starting Friday, November 27th. Last weekend runs Friday – Tuesday from 5 – 9 PM, ending December 22nd.

$10 ALL AGES TICKET (Children 2 & Under Free), $35 FAMILY PASS (2 Adults/2 Children 2-11), $100 SEASON PASS (2 Adults/2 Children 2-11).

Admission includes lighted grounds, spectacularly lit trees, Visits With Santa, Grinch’s Junk Shop, Secret Gardens, Bumble’s Snowball Party, Santa’s Boot Camp, and celebrating America’s 250th in the Spirit of ’76 Tavern.

Also on site are campfires to roast marshmallows, outdoor holiday movie favorites, and a decorated manor house, featuring iconic scenes from A Christmas Story …

And least we forget, our favorite balloon-extraordinaire, Mr. Twister, will be sculpting imaginative creations for the kids.

Vintage carnival games, food trucks & concessions, and juried gift show add warmth and joy to the holidays, so make plans to spend the entire evening!

Our most popular fund-raising event of the year, Poplar Grove continues its much-anticipated Merry & Bright – A Holiday of Lights – for 2026, so mark your calendars and prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends.

1st three weekends runs Friday – Sunday from 5 – 9 PM, starting Friday, November 27th. Last weekend runs Friday – Tuesday from 5 – 9 PM, ending December 22nd.

$10 ALL AGES TICKET (Children 2 & Under Free), $35 FAMILY PASS (2 Adults/2 Children 2-11), $100 SEASON PASS (2 Adults/2 Children 2-11).

Admission includes lighted grounds, spectacularly lit trees, Visits With Santa, Grinch’s Junk Shop, Secret Gardens, Bumble’s Snowball Party, Santa’s Boot Camp, and celebrating America’s 250th in the Spirit of ’76 Tavern.

Also on site are campfires to roast marshmallows, outdoor holiday movie favorites, and a decorated manor house, featuring iconic scenes from A Christmas Story …

And least we forget, our favorite balloon-extraordinaire, Mr. Twister, will be sculpting imaginative creations for the kids.

Vintage carnival games, food trucks & concessions, and juried gift show add warmth and joy to the holidays, so make plans to spend the entire evening!