Blue Compass III
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…
Build a Boat in a Day
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…
Model Boats (split days)
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…
Coastal Adventures
Students in grades 7 to 10 will learn in depth the importance of estuaries and coastal processes in this four-day camp offered in partnership with the North…
Family Model Boat Class
Designed for children but with adult participation, each team will assemble and decorate a model boat under the supervision of experienced boat builders and…
Blue Compass I
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…
Battle of Beaufort, American Revolution
Some historians argue that the final battle of the American Revolutionary War occurred in Beaufort, North Carolina, in April of 1782. Join Associate Curator…
Seashore Life II
Students entering grades 4 through 6 will investigate estuarine habitats, plants, and animals through field and lab studies. This three-day course includes a…
By Hook or by Crook
Ranked amongst the fiercest pirates from the “Golden age of Piracy,” Anne Bonny and Mary Read have stories that daytime TV could only aspire to. Join Associate…
Blue Compass II
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…
Kids’ Cove: Whales
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.…
Kayak the Salt Marsh
Learn about salt marshes and wildlife while on the water. Basic kayak instruction and safety lessons on shore are followed by a 1.5-mile paddle through the…
Introduction to Wooden Boatbuilding
The introductory wooden boatbuilding class provides hands-on experience with fundamental boatbuilding concepts. The course teaches students to select wood,…
Hiking and History on Shackleford Banks
Experience Outer Banks history and wildlife with a guided hike on Shackleford Banks, part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Participants will take a ferry…
Seashore Life I
Students entering grades 1 and 2 will investigate coastal marine life of the tidal flats, salt marshes, and sounds on local islands during this two-day class.…
Bonehenge Family Friendly Tour
Children ages 7 to 14 and their companion adults are invited to participate in a new 20 to 30-minute tour of the Bonehenge Whale Center. The free tour is a…
Bonehenge Public Tours
Join us for a 40 to 60-minute walking tour of Bonehenge Whale Center, led by Natural Science Curator Keith Rittmaster and Associate Museum Curator Christine…
Lofting a Boat
The boatbuilding class teaches how to create full-size, scaled-up plans for a six-foot boat using a traditional process called lofting. Students will learn to…
Lost Ships, Living Reefs: The Dual Legacy of North Carolina Shipwrecks
Join Education Curator Courtney Felton to explore how North Carolina’s shipwrecks transform into thriving marine habitats and vital parts of our ocean…
Exploring Coastal Habitats on the Rachel Carson Reserve
Join a member of our education team to discover the various plants and animals of the salt marsh and tidal flats at the Rachel Carson Reserve. The guided hike…
Kids’ Cove: Sailors
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.…
Can You Knot? A Knot Tying Workshop
This hands-on course will review the history of knot tying in the maritime industry, followed by an opportunity for participants to practice their knot-tying…
Murder Mystery Dinner: “Quiet on the Set!”
Think you have what it takes to solve a coastal cold case? Step into a night of secrets and suspense at the North Carolina Maritime Museum’s Murder Mystery…
Life Aboard Ship Means Going at Sea
When nature calls, you must go! But where do you go while at sea? You may be surprised by the historical practices of something so basic as using the bathroom…