Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens, Wilmington

About Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens

The Burgwin-Wright House and Gardens is a museum in Wilmington where visitors take guided daily tours through a historic house, explore rotating exhibits, and stroll through garden grounds. The museum offers several tour options, including garden tours, architectural tours, night tours, and school field trips for groups. Themed tours explore connections to Outlander, Cape Fear legends and lore, and haunted tales of the Cape Fear region. The property features a collection of artifacts and archival materials documenting the families who lived there. Visitors can attend recorded programs and podcasts covering the house's history and the people who inhabited it. The museum hosts seasonal events including art shows, craft markets, a holiday open house, and a white elephant yard sale. This attraction suits history enthusiasts, families exploring regional heritage, school groups on educational visits, and those interested in colonial-era architecture and domestic life in Wilmington, North Carolina.