History Museum in Pender, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Pender County Historical Museum

History Museum

Burgaw, NC

Pender County Historical Museum is a historical museum located in Burgaw, North Carolina.

  • visiting a historical museum in Burgaw, North Carolina

Historical Society of Topsail Island

History Museum

Topsail Beach, NC

Historical Society of Topsail Island operates the Missiles & More Museum in a National Register-listed Assembly Building with exhibits on Operation Bumblebee.

  • Visitors interested in Operation Bumblebee and 1940s missile-testing history
  • Visitors seeking exhibits on Native American life, island tourism, and natural history
  • Weddings or private events for groups of up to 250 people

Missiles and More Museum

History Museum

Topsail Beach, NC

Missiles and More Museum preserves the 1946 Historic Assembly Building and exhibits Topsail Island history, including Operation Bumblebee and Camp Davis.

  • Learning about Operation Bumblebee's 1946–1948 guided-missile testing program
  • Exploring Camp Davis and World War II history near Topsail Island
  • Studying Topsail Island barrier-island ecology and natural history

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FAQ

Which museum covers Operation Bumblebee and missile-testing history?

Missiles and More Museum and the Historical Society of Topsail Island's Missiles & More Museum cover Operation Bumblebee. The exhibits are housed in the Historic Assembly Building in Topsail Beach.

Can school or community groups arrange a museum visit?

Missiles and More Museum offers special tour arrangements for schools, church groups, and organizations, arranged in advance.

What other subjects are covered at Missiles and More Museum?

Its exhibits include Camp Davis and World War II history, WASP history, pirate history, the Osprey aircraft, barrier-island ecology, and Topsail Island history.

How large an event can the Historic Assembly Building accommodate?

The Historical Society of Topsail Island lists the Assembly Building for weddings and private events of up to 250 people, with 3,300 square feet in the main area plus side rooms.

Are the Topsail museums open year-round?

The available information warns that Missiles and More Museum has a seasonal closure, so visitors should confirm the current operating schedule before visiting.