North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport

204 E Moore St, Southport, NC 28461, USA

Address:	204 E Moore St, Southport, NC 28461, USA
Phone:	+1 910-457-0003
Site:	ncmaritimemuseums.com
Rating:	4.8
Working:	Closed 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM 9AM–5PM Closed

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Reviews 33

Steve Cherry

Stop by and have coffee across the street at Moore Street Market, then stroll though the displays and historical items at the Museum. Look through a WWII periscope at the Southport waterfront, including City Pier and Bald Head Island, about 6 miles away. Be sure to not miss the turtle exhibit and all things pirate! Great for kids of all ages - with a self-guided scavenger hunt theyll really enjoy! A great way to spend a hour or two - staff is very friendly and helpful.

Todd Whittaker

An interesting (and free) AIR CONDITIONED museum that shows the regional history of the Cape Fear river basin. Really nice for getting away from the heat in Southport for an hour or so. There is a lot to read for adults and a few interactive displays for kids (knot tying, smells of the lumber industry, etc). Take the time to find the media room and sit down for a short movie loop that walks through the local history.

A Private User

The NC Maritime Museum at Southport is filled with interesting history and artifacts dating back to the early inhabitants. It is beautifully done and also has a great gift shop for all ages. It is a beautiful piece of history.

AnGie NeLsoN

Knowledgeable and friendly (volunteers?) On staff.... well kept.. historic... great encased displays of areas recent and deep past. Super clean restrooms .. lots of free literature and friendly smiles

Bedrock VA

Worth the stop if youre in the area. Artifacts from 10million BC to present day. The periscope gave a unique view of Old Baldy. The pics are from museum and surrounding Southport area.

Rick Margin

Very interesting place. Wonderfull location and lots of very applicable historical info. Many food and retail options are steps away. And, parking is easy. Great little town.

R ZP

Very cool museum for the beautiful town of Southport. Covers a lot of the history of the Cape Fear area with facts and artefacts spanning 3000 or so years of the area.

Robert Moses

Great museum. Lots of interesting information. Scavenger hunt for kids. Very helpful staff and volunteers. Easy to spend an hour or so to let the weather blow over.

Gary Arrington

This is a small museum in Southport. I went in, honestly, to get out of the heat, but enjoyed my time there. No fee, public restrooms available.

Mark Dixon

Free to get in; they do take donations. Very good historical displays, including an actual periscope from a U.S. submarine. Worth the stop.

michelle Gilbert

Was good very informative, lots of reading, did have a periscope, was cool , but video was kinda boring, nice gift shop.

J Nicholson

Beautiful museum, wonderful staff, great interpretive displays & the real, working periscope is AWESOME!

Gil Jinorio

Awesome. North Carolina does an excellent job not only with thier aquariums but their zoo is also great.

Nancy Hahn

Wonderful experience. So well done. Maritime History of the area. Periscope to view the rivet.