Paid programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Maritime Museum in Beaufort.

Registration and Refund Policy:

Registration costs, less a 10% fee, are refunded when the museum receives cancellation notice at least 48 hours before the start of a program. There is no refund within 48 hours of the start of a program, and tickets cannot be transferred to a later program date within that 48 hour timeframe. Due to material costs and supply, Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center Courses require a 2-week notification for cancellations; only the course fee is refunded if cancellation occurs prior to 2 weeks. The Museum reserves the right to cancel any program that does not meet the minimum participant requirement up to one week before the program is scheduled. In the event of cancellation due to low enrollment, participants who have submitted a fee will receive a full refund. If a program is canceled due to inclement weather and unable to be rescheduled for another date, the participants will receive a full refund.

Friends of the Maritime Museum Holiday Flotilla

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 315 Front St., Beaufort, NC, United States

Join the Friends of the Maritime Museum for their annual Holiday Flotilla! Yachts, oars, kayaks and commercial vessels decorated for the season can be seen at 5:30 p.m. on the Morehead City waterfront and at 6:15 p.m. on the Beaufort waterfront. Friends Viewing Party The...

Free

Friends of the Maritime Museum Annual Membership Meeting & Holiday Open House

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

Join us at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center for the Friends of the Maritime Museum holiday reception from 4 to 5 p.m. followed by the Annual Membership Meeting. The winner of the raffle boat will be drawn during the reception. The event is free...

Free

Friends of the Maritime Museum Annual Membership Meeting & Holiday Reception

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

Join the Friends of the Maritime Museum for a holiday reception at 4 p.m. followed by its annual Membership Meeting at 5 p.m. at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. The winner of the 2023 raffle boat will be drawn during the reception. The event is...

Free

U.S. Life-Saving Service Stations in Carteret County

Fort Macon State Park 2303 E. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, United States

Education Curator Benjamin Wunderly will give an overview of the history of the United States Life-Saving Service stations that existed in Carteret County, North Carolina. The Life-Saving Service had been operating in North Carolina for 14 years and already had 23 other stations along the...

Free
Recurring

30th Annual John Costlow Christmas Train Show

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

The museum is excited to welcome the return of the John Costlow Christmas Train Show this year! The annual show, which will be held in the museum's Watercraft Center, offers a glimpse into the past with antique working model trains and model trains of all...

Free
Recurring

30th Annual John Costlow Christmas Train Show

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

The museum is excited to welcome the return of the John Costlow Christmas Train Show this year! The annual show, which will be held in the museum's Watercraft Center, offers a glimpse into the past with antique working model trains and model trains of all...

Free
Recurring

30th Annual John Costlow Christmas Train Show

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

The museum is excited to welcome the return of the John Costlow Christmas Train Show this year! The annual show, which will be held in the museum's Watercraft Center, offers a glimpse into the past with antique working model trains and model trains of all...

Free

Coastal Culture and Waterfowl Watching Excursion

Although this program has sold out, there is a second tour scheduled in December or a one-day version on Jan. 16. You can also call 252-504-7758 to be added to the waitlist. Observe wintering waterfowl at wildlife refuges and seashores in Eastern North Carolina and experience...

$85.50 – $95.00

Kids’ Cove: Shark Tales

Beaufort Train Depot 614 Broad St., Beaufort, North Carolina

Kids’ Cove is a free-play program designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers with a different maritime themed craft and wiggle activity each month. While the museum is temporarily closed the kids cove programs will be hosted at the Beaufort Train Depot, 614 Broad St. in...

Free

Coastal Culture and Waterfowl Watching Excursion

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 315 Front St., Beaufort, NC, United States

Observe wintering waterfowl at Pungo Lake and Lake Mattamuskeet during this one-day, guided tour. Not recommended for children under 12; under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Get Tickets $45.00 – $50.00 1 ticket left

14th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off

Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center 322 Front Street, Beaufort, NC, United States

Four guest clam chowder cooks and four cornbread bakers compete in the annual taste-off at the Watercraft Center. Participants will taste samples of the chowders and cornbread and vote for their favorite. Beer and wine included. Limited tickets will be available at maritimefriends.org.

$40 – $45
Recurring

Whales off North Carolina

Fort Macon State Park 2303 E. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, United States

North Carolina has many species of whales that travel near our shores and sometimes strand on our beaches.  This makes it ideal for scientists to study and promote the conservation and understanding of these endangered marine mammals.  Join Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster to learn...

Free

Registration and Refund Policy:

Registration costs, less a 10% fee, are refunded when the museum receives cancellation notice at least 48 hours before the start of a program. There is no refund within 48 hours of the start of a program, and tickets cannot be transferred to a later program date within that 48 hour timeframe. Due to material costs and supply, Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center Courses require a 2-week notification for cancellations; only the course fee is refunded if cancellation occurs prior to 2 weeks. The Museum reserves the right to cancel any program that does not meet the minimum participant requirement up to one week before the program is scheduled. In the event of cancellation due to low enrollment, participants who have submitted a fee will receive a full refund. If a program is canceled due to inclement weather and unable to be rescheduled for another date, the participants will receive a full refund.