The Children's Museum of Wilmington was planning to relocate from a small space to a larger
facility, and wanted to use this opportunity to re-imagine themselves. The new museum would
have all new exhibits, while keeping the best elements, in spirit, from their existing
museum and adding new experiences that would improve the visitor experience.
Wondercabinet began our collaboration with the museum with a Master Plan. Through a series
of Wondercabinet-led workshops, the existing pirate ship, a visitor favorite, evolved into
the water-themed gallery of Ahoy Wilmington! Other new galleries include the Grocery Store
and International Diner, Imagination Circus, Travelers' Stories, the outdoor Animal Adventures
and an infant/toddler gallery.
Wondercabinet worked closely with the architect to integrate the exhibit design with the new
site, comprised of three existing buildings and a new atrium building. We also worked with
the museum to incorporate the work of local artists throughout the galleries.
