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.

Recurring

28th Annual John Costlow Christmas Train Show

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 315 Front St., 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 auditorium, offers a glimpse into the past with antique working model trains and model trains of all sizes....

Free
Recurring

28th Annual John Costlow Christmas Train Show

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 315 Front St., 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 auditorium, offers a glimpse into the past with antique working model trains and model trains of all sizes....

Free

Maritime Matinee: “Hitler’s Secret Attack on America”

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

During the 2011 NOAA Battle of the Atlantic Expedition, a film crew followed maritime archaeologists on their hunt for the U-576. ”Hitler's Secret Attack on America” combines World War II history and the search for archaeological resources that provide insight into the wartime action off...

Free
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Corporate Oyster Gardens in Late 19th Century North Carolina

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

In the late 19th century, North Carolina promoted the cultivation of oysters to provide a sustainable oyster industry. Large corporate interests quickly became involved and purchased thousands of acres of "submerged lands" in the state's sounds and rivers. These giant oyster gardens triggered rampant speculation...

Free

Maritime Heritage Series: Golden Pirates of the Silver Screen

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

How did pirates go from being the terrorists of the 1700s to characters in a children’s television show that teaches good manners? This presentation will examine how movies and television have influenced the way we view 18th century pirates today. Join Associate Education Curator Christine...

Free

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Maritime Heritage Series: Love at Sea

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

Duels, deathbed confessions and love triangles help make up some Crystal Coast love stories that will be recounted in honor of Valentine’s Day. Associate Education Curator Christine Brin will share eight of her favorite love at sea stories during this special holiday presentation. Free, no...

Free

Maritime Heritage Series: Don’t Be So Salty, Diffusion and Desalination in Archaeological Conservation

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

Ever wonder why archaeological conservators keep things in tanks, or why a crusty cannon can take more than 10 years to travel from ocean floor to museum showcase? Join Museum Conservator Michelle Crepeau as she breaks down the fundamentals of desalination and the underlying science...

Free

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ONLINE BOAT REGISTRATION: 47th Annual Wooden Boat Show

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

Sign up to exhibit your vessel at the 47th Annual Wooden Boat Show, the longest running boat show in the southeast! Boat registration is $30 for the first boat and $5 for each additional boat. Registration includes an event Tshirt and admission to the opening...

$30.00
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Spring First Fridays

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

Join us for the continuing"First Friday" art events. During the months of March, April and May, we will host artists at the Port of Call Museum Store with a reception and presentation of their work. The receptions are free and open to the public. The...

Free

Maritime Matinee: ‘The World’s First Ironclad Warship: Lincoln’s Secret Weapon’

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

In March 1862, opposing ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia battle to a draw but change naval combat forever. Monitor would eventually sink off the coast of Cape Hatteras during a storm and become the nation’s first marine sanctuary. Join us in the auditorium for...

Free

North Atlantic Right Whale Aerial Surveys in North Carolina

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

An upcoming presentation at the museum will focus on the work by a team to document the existence and importance of right whales, as well as their plight, off our state’s coast. North Atlantic Right Whale aerial observers with the Clearwater (Fla.) Marine Aquarium Research...

Free

America’s Boating Club of the Crystal Coast seminar

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

Join  America's Boating Club of the Crystal Coast to learn some key boating tips in their free seminar series, held in the museum auditorium. For information, email fmspsorgedu@gmail.com or call 919-602-6837.

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.