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Explore Global Cultures

Discover North Carolina’s only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. Explore stories of humanity, from ancient archaeological sites to the celebrations and struggles of today. Learn about people from around the world through their everyday objects, ceremonial artifacts, and visual arts.

Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00am to 4:30pm. Admission is free.

Featured Exhibits

east Asian textiles on exhibit

Poems Made to Wear: Traditional Colors in East Asia
Through August 16, 2025

Exhibit gallery

Museum of World Cultures: Highlights from the UNC-Wilmington Collection
Through February 14, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Moving Forward: Methods and Ethics in Research with Trans Communities after the Pandemic

April 22, 6pm

Fragments of Changsha Exhibit Opens

April 29

Closed for Memorial Day

May 24-26

Recent News Stories

Internships Benefit Students and MuseumJanuary 24, 2025
Bring Them Home / Aiskótáhkapiyaaya Film Screening to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples DayOctober 7, 2024
The Lam on LoanSeptember 9, 2024

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Explore the Collection with the Artifact of the Month

Saudi Arabian DressApril 1, 2025
Roman Tear BottleMarch 3, 2025
Bamana Door LockFebruary 3, 2025

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Find a Craft Activity with Cultures Up Close

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