Three Unique Museums

Welcome

gray-images1 Discover North Carolina’s rich maritime history, coastal heritage and marine environments in the three North Carolina Maritime Museums.

The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport each offer unique exhibits and programs designed for all ages. See relics pulled from the deep, build a boat, follow Civil War battles fought along the coast, cast a line and learn about the state’s seafood industry, sail or paddle along waterways, and retrace Blackbeard’s voyages and ultimate demise.

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The North Carolina Maritime Museums are part of the Division of State History Museums, Office of Archives and History,
Department of Cultural Resources, a state agency.
Linda A. Carlisle, Secretary

volunteer

Volunteers are needed for the great times at the Maritime Museums. Share your love of history, culture and North Carolina's well-loved coast. Each Museum offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, from working with children to helping with events.

Beaufort

Southport

Hatteras

free-admission

Admission to all three Museums
is always FREE. Donations are welcome!

Third Tuesday Evening Adult Program

Death & Dying:Customs and Culture During the Civil War On May 15, from 7-9 pm, join Museum Educator, Lori Duppstadt, for a "lively" discussion of mourning practices during the Civil War. Discover [ ... ]

Museum shows Titanic ties to N.C.

“Have struck iceberg.” The alarming message sent from the R.M.S. Titanic on the night of April 14, 1912, was first received and recorded at the Hatteras Weather Bureau Station. The log page from [ ... ]

Learn about the ironclads of the Lower Cape Fear

Just 150 years ago, the Lower Cape Fear was patrolled by two Confederate ironclad warships. On Tuesday, April 17, at 7 p.m., the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport offers a free program abo [ ... ]

"Spring Into History"

SOUTHPORT – Culture and heritage are in full bloom with the “Spring Into History” program at the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. On Monday, April 23, the Museum will offer a dayt [ ... ]

Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Address:
315 Front St.
Beaufort, NC 28516

Telephone: 252-728-7317

Hours:
(April - Oct.)
Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

(Nov. - March)
Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Address:
59200 Museum Drive
Hatteras, NC 27943

Telephone: 252-986-2995

Hours:
Tue. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Address:
204 E. Moore Street
Southport, NC 28461

Telephone: 910-457-0003

One Historic Coast

Three Unique Museums

Welcome

Beaufort

Hatteras

Southport