North Carolina Maritime Museum

Fascinating exhibits on fishing, boats, whaling, and pirates.

Ship building examples and exhibits. Spend an hour or two exploring this Museum in the small historic seaport town of Beaufort, NC

Discover the relics from the shipwreck of Blackbeard's "Queen Anne's Revenge" exhibited in this Maritime Museum in Beaufort, NC.

Visit North Carolina Maritime Museum

Activities

Beaufort travel guide

Popular places to visit

Beaufort in North Carolina on a Sunny Summer Day

Beaufort Historic Site

Learn about the local history of Beaufort with a stop at Beaufort Historic Site. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Buildings, docks and boats at sunset in Beaufort, North Carolina

Town Creek Marina

Explore the waterfront in Beaufort with a trip to Town Creek Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Birdwatching and wildflowers adorn the dunes.

Fort Macon State Park

You can take time to visit Fort Macon State Park during your travels to Atlantic Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Aerial View of the Morehead City North Carolina waterfront looking south

Morehead City Port

Explore the waterfront in Morehead City with a trip to Morehead City Port. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Pier speedboat. A marina lot. This is usually the most popular tourist attractions on the beach.Yacht and sailboat is moored at the quay.Aerial view by drone.Top view.

Anchorage Marina

Explore the waterfront in Atlantic Beach with a trip to Anchorage Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Old Burying Ground Historic Cemetery

Explore the great outdoors at Old Burying Ground Historic Cemetery, a lovely green space in Beaufort. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.