North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
History Museum
Why pick this one
North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport offers free exhibits on Lower Cape Fear maritime history, including a USS Dolphin periscope.
Best for
- learning about Lower Cape Fear maritime history
- exploring the region's relationship with the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River
- families seeking interactive museum activities
- school field trips and group visits
- visitors interested in shipwrecks, archaeology, patriots, pirates, and maritime exploration
Look elsewhere if
- visiting on Sundays, Mondays, or state holidays
- visitors seeking designated museum parking
Specialties
- Lower Cape Fear maritime history
- Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River history
- shipwrecks and maritime archaeology
- nautical exploration and invention
Certifications
- North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
- North Carolina Division of History Museums
What makes them different
- Admission is free, with donations appreciated
- Located in the officer's quarters on the grounds of Fort Johnston
- Exhibits include viewing the Cape Fear River through the USS Dolphin's periscope
- Year-round programs and events are designed for all ages and backgrounds
- Scavenger hunts are available for children and other visitors
- Serves
- Southport
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 204 E Moore St, Southport, NC 28461
- Phone
- +19104775151
- Website
- http://ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com/
Services
- museum exhibits
- year-round programs and events
- school field trips
- group visits
- children's scavenger hunts