North Carolina has many species of whales that travel near our shores and sometimes strand on our beaches. This makes Read more

Join Maritime History Curator David Bennett to learn about the economic role of shipping in colonial North Carolina. In addition, Read more

Join Education Curator Benjamin Wunderly in the museum auditorium as he covers the history of the United States Life-Saving Service Read more

Join Museum Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster for a free, informal presentation about our beloved whale “Echo.” Learn about putting Read more

Join us for a 40 to 60-minute walking tour of Bonehenge Whale Center, led by Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster and Read more

Many museum artifacts provide tasty treats for a variety of insects, animals, and fungi. A big part of museum conservation Read more

Join David Bennett, curator of maritime history, to learn about the maritime activities of coastal plantations in antebellum North Carolina, including Read more

Shortly after the construction of several coastal lighthouses in North Carolina, it was apparent that some locations would require additional Read more

Discover the various plants and animals of the salt marsh and tidal flats at the Rachel Carson Reserve. The guided Read more

In colonial North Carolina, maritime law was enforced by the Vice-Admiralty Courts. Join Maritime History Curator David Bennett to learn Read more

Experience Outer Banks history and wildlife with a guided hike on Shackleford Banks, part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Participants Read more

Bottlenose dolphins occur in Beaufort year-round but they’re not the same individuals and we’re learning a lot from photo-ID and Read more