Learn about one of our biggest aquatic friends during this class that includes a singalong, craft, and story time. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. Cost is $7. Youth ages 4 to 6 are welcome to attend. All...
July 12 - 15 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. daily Learn about the sea life local to the Lower Cape Fear and how they have helped the region economically. Students will take a trip to the N.C. Aquarium at Ft. Fisher, as well as walk...
Submarine warfare during World War II came quite close to the North Carolina coast. While the southern border of Operation Drumbeat is in the Outer Banks, the Lower Cape Fear saw its share of action. Join Curator of Education Katy Menne for in an in-depth...
Sort, color, and race your favorite ducks then listen to a great story about five little ducks! Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. Cost is $7. Youth ages 4 to 6 are welcome to attend. All programs are...
July 26 - 29 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. daily Coming back after a long hiatus, hop into our time traveling vessel to Colonial Days! Learn how port town residents lived everyday life, as well as what there was to see and do; and then...
Create maritime-inspired art with the educator, dance around to get some wiggles out, and listen to a story. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. Cost is $7. Youth ages 4 to 6 are welcome to attend. All programs...
Join the Museum for a calm start to your Saturday morning. The Sensory Saturday program is offered the first Saturday of each month and includes dimmed lights, no audio turned on, and a special activity or craft. It is geared for families and/or individuals with sensory...
Join the Maritime Museum for a short lecture on blue crabs while enjoying the prepared meal. Participants will be sent home with tips on how to make this at home and a recipe card! Classes are held at the museum and are BYOB. Classes are...
August 9 - 12 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. daily From a raft of tree trunks to the modern military ships, maritime culture has adapted to meet the current lives of those working and living on the waters. Spend all week learning about life aboard...
Building Capacity has been reached. You can tune in on Facebook Live tonight or in a few days it will be on YouTube. **This event is rescheduled from June 2022. Attendees will need to re-register** Join Mr. Hurricane himself, Jay Barnes, for a look...
So long, summer! It has been another fun one. Sign up your Little Mariner to create their very own sailboat to decorate and take home with them. End the summer with one final song and story time! Children must be accompanied by an adult for...
Join the Museum for a calm start to your Saturday morning. The Sensory Saturday program is offered the first Saturday of each month and includes dimmed lights, no audio turned on, and a special activity or craft. It is geared for families and/or individuals with sensory...