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 is...
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,...
Visiting the area? Long time resident? While you enjoy the beautiful Southport City Pier, or other local fishing spots, review these digital resources to assure you are only keeping those species that are allowed and safe to keep! Click on the links below to learn...
SOUTHPORT — As part of a World War II campaign, the German Navy unleashed attack submarines — known as “U-boats” — on the United States. An upcoming presentation hosted by the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport will explore that campaign, which turned the east...
Check out our newly updated "My Museum Book" and get ready for your visit. This book helps to explain what we do, programs you may be interested in, when we are open to the public as well as some rules to keep in mind when...
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 are...
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 subject...
Native tribespeople are not that different from you and me! Let us compare their lives to our own to practice our matching skills and learn about the first people who lived in this area. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the...
Doctors help us feel better; and when you are aboard a ship, they are quite helpful. Sign up for your appointment and participate in dress-up and storytime. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. Cost is $7. Youth ages 4...
SOUTHPORT, NC — Descendants of enslaved Africans, the Gullah-Geechee people established a unique culture along the southeastern coast. An upcoming presentation hosted by the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport will showcase how the early traditions continue to influence to this day. The Rev. Sean Palmer will...