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.

Heart of the Sea

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

Join us in the museum auditorium for a Valentine’s Day presentation about our beloved whale Echo. Learn about putting together his skeleton and preserving his heart. This presentation also covers the story of Bonehenge Whale Center, a massive volunteer effort inspired by the skeletal display. The...

Free

Bonehenge Public Tours

Bonehenge Whale Center 275 W Beaufort Rd Ext, Beaufort

Bonehenge Whale Center is dedicated to research, marine conservation, stranded specimen collection, exhibit preparation and display, educational programming, and publications that focus on NC cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises). It operates as a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and...

Annual Whales and Whaling Symposium

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

The history, biology, conservation, and pedagogy of whales and whaling specific to North Carolina will be covered during the North Carolina Maritime Museum’s annual Whales and Whaling Symposium. The program is free. However, pre-registration preferred due to limited seating. Register below or by calling 252-504-7758.  

Free

Wooden Boat Show Opening Reception/Thank You for Being a Friend

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

The 50th Annual Wooden Boat Show is kicking off with a bigger-than-ever Opening Reception. This year’s event, which is free and open to the public, will be combined with the Friends of the Maritime Museum Annual Membership Celebration. Enjoy refreshments, entertainment, and a preview of...

50th Annual Wooden Boat Show

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

Join us for the 50th Annual Wooden Boat Show, the longest running boat show in the southeast! Whether you’re a boating enthusiast or prefer to keep your feet on dry land, the Annual Wooden Boat Show has activities for all ages. This free event, held...

Free

Bonehenge Public Tours

Bonehenge Whale Center 275 W Beaufort Rd Ext, Beaufort

Bonehenge Whale Center is dedicated to research, marine conservation, stranded specimen collection, exhibit preparation and display, educational programming, and publications that focus on NC cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises). It operates as a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and...

Bonehenge Public Tours

Bonehenge Whale Center 275 W Beaufort Rd Ext, Beaufort

Bonehenge Whale Center is dedicated to research, marine conservation, stranded specimen collection, exhibit preparation and display, educational programming, and publications that focus on NC cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises). It operates as a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and...

Bonehenge Public Tours

Bonehenge Whale Center 275 W Beaufort Rd Ext, Beaufort

Bonehenge Whale Center is dedicated to research, marine conservation, stranded specimen collection, exhibit preparation and display, educational programming, and publications that focus on NC cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises). It operates as a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and...

Bonehenge Public Tours

Bonehenge Whale Center 275 W Beaufort Rd Ext, Beaufort

Bonehenge Whale Center is dedicated to research, marine conservation, stranded specimen collection, exhibit preparation and display, educational programming, and publications that focus on NC cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises). It operates as a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and...

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.