The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort is one of the three maritime museums that preserve North Carolina's maritime history – fishing, piracy, boat building, underwater archeology, the seafood industry, marine life, and much more. The museum in Beaufort reflects local coastal life, lighthouses, lifesaving stations, motorboats, and the seafood industry. The museum features diverse artifacts, such as those from Captain Blackbeard's ship, Queen Anne's Revenge, including cannons, beads, grenades, and belt buckles. Besides permanent exhibitions, there are visiting exhibits such as the new one on surfing in North Carolina.

NC Maritime Museum - Beaufort, 315 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516, Phone: 252-728-7317

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