History Museum in Onslow, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Onslow County Museum

History Museum

Richlands, NC

Onslow County Museum offers free general admission and an America 250 exhibit about Black Patriots, maritime life, and local court records.

  • Visitors seeking free local history experiences
  • Exploring Onslow County's role in the American Revolution
  • Learning about local ecology, geography, flora, and fauna at the Discover Onslow exhibit

Museum Of The Marine

History Museum

Jacksonville, NC

Museum Of The Marine presents immersive exhibits and memorial spaces about Carolina Marines and Sailors, covering service stories from the 1940s to the present.

  • Learning about Carolina Marines and Sailors
  • Exploring military service stories from the 1940s to the present
  • Educational programs for learners of all ages

Swansboro Area Heritage Center Museum

History Museum

Swansboro, NC

Swansboro Area Heritage Center Museum offers weekend museum hours plus an appointment-based local history and genealogy research room.

  • Visitors seeking Swansboro and Onslow County history
  • Local historians and genealogists needing an appointment-based research room
  • People interested in maritime and wooden shipbuilding history

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FAQ

Which history museum in Onslow County is free?

Onslow County Museum offers free admission to general visitors under the FY2026-2027 budget.

Where can I learn about Carolina Marines and Sailors?

Museum Of The Marine focuses on Carolina Marines and Sailors, with service stories spanning the 1940s to the present, plus memorial spaces and educational experiences.

Where can I do local genealogy research in Onslow County?

Swansboro Area Heritage Center Museum has a research room for local historians and genealogists, available by appointment.

Which Onslow County history museum is open on weekends?

Swansboro Area Heritage Center Museum is open Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.