315 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516

Temporarily closed for construction

museum exteriorGraphic with an image of the museum exterior and text that reads Temporary museum closure. The museum is closed to the public for a major HVAC construction project. Learn more.
the boating exhibit inside the museumGraphic with a photo of Santa Clause next to a Christmas tree and text that reads Maritime Heritage Series History of Santa Claus Dec. 5 • 11 a.m. Explore how the legend of Santa Claus has evolved over the last 1,500 years. The program is appropriate for all ages.
aerial view of the watercraft center and Front Street in beaufort, n cgraphic with an image of a schooner and text that reads Maritime Heritage Series Wreck of 'Leading Breeze' Nov. 21 • 11 a.m. Learn about this shipwreck and the heroic rescue of its crew by the U.S. Life-Saving Station crew from Portsmouth.
the museum library