One-room, free museum (small donation suggested) that is very informative and interesting; has participatory exhibits for kids, touches on a bit of history over the centuries including pirates and war

Whenever I go back up to the Northeast to visit, I like to pickup something coastal for the kiddies, this is my go to spot!! Not only am I supporting the Southport Maritime Museum programs (all gift s

The North Carolina Maritime Museum is a very modestly sized free museum located behind the visitors center in Southport. Though it's only one large interior room, it packs a lot of local maritime hist