The Golden Gallery

10/09/2026

Welcome to Wilmington, Scenic Eclipse guests!

As you explore our historic riverfront this Saturday, we invite you to visit The Golden Gallery inside the historic Cotton Exchange. Our family has been capturing the beauty of Wilmington, its beaches, and the Cape Fear coast through art since 1977.

Discover locally created artwork, photography, prints, cards, and unique Wilmington gifts that are easy to take aboard. If you fall in love with a larger piece, we can ship it directly to your home.

Show your cruise card and receive complimentary U.S. shipping on purchases of $150 or more, Saturday only.

We are open this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at the Historic Cotton Exchange, located at 321 N. Front Street, just steps from the Riverwalk.

Take a piece of Wilmington home with you!

10/07/2026

If you're in Wilmington for the NC REALTORS® Convention, take a short walk from the Wilmington Convention Center to The Golden Gallery, located inside the historic Cotton Exchange.

At The Golden Gallery, you can explore art picturing Wilmington and the Cape Fear area, find locally made gifts, and discover distinctive closing gifts for clients, all created by our family-run gallery, which has been a part of downtown since 1977.

Show your convention badge to receive 10% off your total purchase. We are open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Be sure to save this post for your downtown break!

As Wilmington's oldest artist-owned gallery, The Golden Gallery showcases the work of a single family of local artists. With nearly 50 years of experience capturing the beauty of the Cape Fear Coast, much of our artwork is available in compact sizes that won’t take up much space in your suitcase!

08/20/2026

A couple of schedule changes this week: We will close at 4pm on Thurs. 8/20 and at 2pm on Sat. 8/22

07/16/2026

We've added six new fish to our line of saltwater fish stickers featuring the artwork of John W. Golden. Who out there can tell us who the newcomers are?

07/03/2026

We will be open 10am to 3pm, Saturday, July 4th and back to regular hours on Sunday. Have a safe holiday!🇺🇸

05/24/2026

We hope everyone has a safe Memorial Day! Please join us in remembering the sacrifice of America's fallen. We will be closed Monday, 5/25.

04/03/2026

We will be closed on Sunday, April 5, so that our employees can spend the holiday with their families.

03/17/2026

Please excuse the big upload! Just trying to get some photos posted showing the gallery's interior and some of our work, so folks researching things to do in Wilmington can get a peek at the experience of visiting the Golden Gallery. There are many places downtown that visitors can find local art, and we think the Golden Gallery is a great place to start!

02/10/2026

Valentine’s Day is almost here ❤️

If you’re downtown this week, stop by The Golden Gallery for original art and thoughtful gifts. And if you’re not sure what to choose, gift cards are always an easy win.

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and if you’re still figuring out plans, you’re not alone. If you find yourself downtown this weekend, The Golden Gallery is an easy, low-pressure stop for finding something thoughtful, whether that’s a gift for someone special or something you’ve been wantin...