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.

Seashore Life II

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

Children entering grades 5 and 6 will investigate estuarine habitats, plants, and animals through field and lab studies. This three-day course includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve, water quality testing, plankton identification, and many more activities. Course runs from 9...

Get Tickets $108.00 – $120.00

Kids’ Cove: Sharks

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

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's gallery remains temporarily closed, the Kids' Cove programs will return to the museum auditorium. This is a...

Blue Compass III

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

Blue Compass III is a new Summer Science School class that provides children entering grades 5 and 6 with fun and adventure in their coastal environment. This five-day camp highlights the maritime traditions, natural resources, and rich history of the North Carolina coast. Campers will...

Build a Boat in a Day

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

Participants in this introductory workshop use pre-cut kits to construct a small, flat-bottomed plywood boat in a single session. The course focuses on teaching basic woodworking and assembly skills. The class is designed for beginners and is a collaborative effort for families or small teams....

Get Tickets $585.00 – $650.00 4 tickets left

Model Boats (split days)

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

In this three-day camp held July 20, 22, and 24 at the museum’s Watercraft Center, children entering grades 3 and 4 will build their own model boat while learning about life on the water. As campers assemble their boats, they’ll explore coastal waterways and discover...

Get Tickets $90.00 2 tickets left

Family Model Boat Class

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

Designed for children but with adult participation, each team will assemble and decorate a model boat under the supervision of experienced boat builders and model makers. Teams are limited to a maximum of 4 people, at least one of whom must be an adult. Minimum...

Get Tickets $45.00 – $50.00 4 tickets left

Blue Compass I

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

Blue Compass I is a new Summer Science School class that provides children entering grades 1 and 2 with fun and adventure in their coastal environment. The five-day camp highlights the traditions, natural resources, and rich history of the North Carolina coast. Campers will discover...

Build a Boat in a Day

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

Participants in this introductory workshop use pre-cut kits to construct a small, flat-bottomed plywood boat in a single session. The course focuses on teaching basic woodworking and assembly skills. The class is designed for beginners and is a collaborative effort for families or small teams....

Get Tickets $585.00 – $650.00 4 tickets left

Seashore Life II

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

Children entering grades 5 and 6 will investigate estuarine habitats, plants, and animals through field and lab studies. This three-day course includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve, water quality testing, plankton identification, and many more activities. Course runs from 9...

Get Tickets $108.00 – $120.00

Family Model Boat Class

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

Designed for children but with adult participation, each team will assemble and decorate a model boat under the supervision of experienced boat builders and model makers. Teams are limited to a maximum of 4 people, at least one of whom must be an adult. Minimum...

Get Tickets $45.00 – $50.00 4 tickets left

Blue Compass II

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

Blue Compass II is a new Summer Science School class that provides children entering grades 3 and 4 with fun and adventure in their coastal environment. The five-day camp highlights the maritime traditions, natural resources, and rich history of the North Carolina coast. Campers will...

Kids’ Cove: Whales

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

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's gallery remains temporarily closed, the Kids' Cove programs will return to the museum auditorium. This is a...

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.