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North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

NC Maritime Museum Beaufort

Dive into a wealth of coastal artifacts, folklore, and legendary figures with a visit to the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Operating as one of three maritime museums along coastal NC, this distinctive site is known for its unique ship-worthy exterior, its vast collection of exhibits that span centuries, and its close ties with the Southern Outer Banks’ most famous resident, Blackbeard the Pirate.

The museum is most famous for its artifacts from Blackbeard’s “Queen Anne’s Revenge,” which ran aground near Beaufort in 1718, and visitors are welcome to see the collection of ancient relics that once belonged to the infamous Edward Teach himself. There’s also plenty more to discover outside the pirate realm, including exhibits dedicated to the local lighthouse and lifesaving stations, the boating and seafood industry, the original natives and early residents, and much more. There’s also a boat building center located on-site - the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center - which teaches boat building skills to students of all ages, as well as a host of special events held throughout the year which range from educational programs to special outings just for kids. With a wide world of legendary history to uncover, the North Carolina Maritime Museum is a must for any Beaufort explorer.

NC Maritime Museum Beaufort

NC Maritime Museum Beaufort

NC Maritime Museum Beaufort

NC Maritime Museum Beaufort

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort displays

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort displays

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort displays

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort displays

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort displays

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort displays

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort library

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort displays

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort displays

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort auditorium

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort - Rachel Carson Reserve sign

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort - boathouse

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort - boathouse

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort - boathouse

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort - boathouse

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort - watercraft center

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort

NC Maritime Museum

NC Maritime Museum

NC Maritime Museum

NC Maritime Museum

NC Maritime Museum

NC Maritime Museum

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Hours
Monday
9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am-5:00pm
Friday
9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday
10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm-5:00pm
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