Annual Maritime Day Celebration

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

Hop on down to the Garrison Lawn for our annual celebration of everything maritime! From the fish swimming in the water, to the shrimper, to protectors of our waterways, and so much more, there is something for everyone at this free event. Crafts, activities, scavenger...

Free

Sensory Saturday: Jumping Jelly

Sensory Saturday programs are offered the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.–11 a.m. During this program, exhibit lights are dimmed, all audio turned off, and a special activity or craft will be offered. This program is geared for individuals and families with sensory...

Free

Sensory Saturday: Shining Bright

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

Sensory Saturday Sensory Saturday programs are offered the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.–11 a.m. During this program, exhibit lights are dimmed, all audio turned off, and a special activity or craft will be offered. This program is geared for individuals and families...

Free

Sensory Saturday: Seashell Rubbings

Sensory Saturday Sensory Saturday programs are offered the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.–11 a.m. During this program, exhibit lights are dimmed, all audio turned off, and a special activity or craft will be offered. This program is geared for individuals and families...

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Living History Weekend: World War I & Life-Saving Service

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

Join the crew for a free weekend of living history of the Cape Fear region in the early 1900s. Learn about those who protected mariners locally from storms and shipwrecks, and those who fought for our country. How did our region assist in the war...

Free

Sensory Saturday: Salute to Sailors

Sensory Saturday programs are offered the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.–11 a.m. During this program, exhibit lights are dimmed, all audio turned off, and a special activity or craft will be offered. This program is geared for individuals and families with sensory...

Free

Sensory Saturday: Pirate Party

Sensory Saturday programs are offered the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.–11 a.m. During this program, exhibit lights are dimmed, all audio turned off, and a special activity or craft will be offered. This program is geared for individuals and families with sensory...

Free

Sensory Saturday: Penguin Party

Sensory Saturday programs are offered the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.–11 a.m. During this program, exhibit lights are dimmed, all audio turned off, and a special activity or craft will be offered. This program is geared for individuals and families with sensory...

Free

World War II Living History

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

Go back in time with the museum, and experience the Cape Fear region during wartime. Learn how close to shore the enemy got and what precautions were taken for military members, as well as civilians. How did our region assist in the war effort? How...

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Historic Holidays

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

Get a taste of history and the holidays when you join us for Historic Holidays. The event includes a guided tour of the exhibit hall featuring museum staff in historical costume, holiday treats and holiday shopping in our gift shop. The program is free. However,...

Free

Historic Holidays

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

Get a taste of history and the holidays when you join us for Historic Holidays. Staff and volunteers will be dressed out in period attire, and historic activities and take-home crafts will be available. This drop-in event is free and appropriate for all ages. This program...

Free

New Exhibit Ribbon Cutting

NC Maritime Museum at Southport 204 E. Moore St., Southport, NC

The public is invited to join staff and volunteers at the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport in celebrating the opening of its newest exhibits. A ribbon cutting will be held at 3 p.m. April 3 for the recently installed A Way of Life —...

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