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Exhibitions and Art Shows

​Each year the Bellamy Museum transforms the second main level of the mansion into a gallery space where local artists display original works for 8-12 week exhibitions between February and November. View exhibits, free of charge, any time the museum is open (M-Sun. 10 am-4 pm).  Please stop by the Carriage ​House Visitor Center to gain admission. The art is for sale, and proceeds benefit both the artist and museum. 
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Over the past few years, we have been privileged enough to host exhibitions by Patricia Barrow, Kate Cardamone, Todd Carignan, Jay DeChesere, Clinton Meyer, Michael Van Hout, Mark Weber, Owen Wexler, the Cape Fear Camera Club, St. Mark's First African Quilting Circle, and many others.

Original painting of Bellamy Slave Quarters, featured on the page header, by Todd Carignan, 2019.

2026 Exhibition Dates

Jan 21 - April 26: Legends & Landmarks by James C. Horton
April 30 - July 26: A Year of Fiber Arts from Quilters by the Sea
July 30 - Oct 26: A Closer Look: America 250 & Historic Foodways by Ricardo Perez
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Harlee Messick, St. Mark's Quilting Circle. Photograph by Jeff Hall.

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2026 Artist(s)' Meet & Greet

Friday, February 27: James C. Horton
Friday, May 22: Quilters by the Sea
Friday, August 28: Ricardo Perez


Meet & Greet events are held from 6-8 pm in the main level of the mansion. Attendees can secure purchases and have a chance to mingle with the artist(s). If you have questions, email [email protected].

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​Bellamy Mansion Museum
of History & Design Arts

503 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910.251.3700

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​Leashed service dogs only.
Free parking lot on Market St. side.
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Ticket Sales & Tours
10:00 am - 4:00 pm daily
  • Self-guided tour must begin by 4 pm. Must be completed by 5 pm
  • Smartphone needed for audio tour. Earbuds or headphones make for the best experience.
  • Premium guided tours at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm when available. Call to check.
​Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9:30 am- 5 pm
Admission Prices (tax not reflected)
Self-guided
  • Adults (ages 13+): $16 
  • Students (ages 4-13): $8 
  • Children (ages 0-3): FREE
​Guided
  • Adult Premium Tour: $22**
  • Student Premium Tour: $11**
**when available
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  • HOME
  • VISIT
    • Plan Your Visit >
      • Tour FAQs
      • Tour Extras for Children
      • Group Tours
    • Calendar of Events >
      • Exhibits
      • Walking Tours
      • Family Fun Day
      • Summer Jazz Series
      • Nights of Lights
      • History on the Half Shell
      • Lectures
    • Area Resources
  • DISCOVER
    • The Place
    • The People
    • The Museum
    • The Museum Store
  • SUPPORT
    • Donate
    • Volunteer >
      • Monthly Schedule
    • Sponsor an event
    • Internships
    • Museum Sponsors
  • CONNECT
    • Contact Us
    • Distance Learning >
      • 1898 Resources
    • Museum Blog
    • Audio Tour (Full)
  • RENT
    • Private Events
    • Commercial Filming
    • Photo Shoots
    • Preferred Vendors