1. Educational Services for Teachers and Tour Group Leaders
   1. General Information: Group tours are made by reservation and scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance of your visit. All programs begin with a personal Welcome and Introduction to maritime topics (10 minutes) followed by the museum rules (5 minutes). Please click here for complete details on group reservations.
      
      
   2. Museum Tours (20-45 minutes depending on size of group) - our most popular activity!
      1. Self-guided tours - of the exhibit area may be scheduled to begin weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM, Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM weekdays, and Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM. A Guide to the Museum is available at the reception desk for group leaders to use for self-guided tours.
         
         We recommend supplemental worksheets for self-guided tours. The museum provides the following worksheets and lends out clipboards, and pencils to visiting groups at no charge.
         1. Pre K: Mini Sea Hunt
         2. K-3^rd grade: Sea Hunt (English and Spanish eds.)
         3. 4^th- 6^th grade: Treasure Hunt (English and Spanish eds.)
         4. 7^th grade and up: Mariner's Map
         5. 4^th grade and up: Captain's Log. This is a 10-question self-guided worksheet for groups with limited time.
            
            
   3. Museum Programs
      Supplement your museum visit with a special program or demonstration on the maritime topics listed here.
      
      
   4. Field Programs: Discover the North Carolina coastal environment firsthand! Field Programs are designed for classes studying coastal ecology or related science topics and are led by museum curators and instructors.
      
      
   5. Outreach Programs: Let the museum come to you!
      
      
   6. Teacher Resources
      1. Custom Programs - Museum educators are happy to work with you to create a special program that meets your specific class needs. Please call in advance to discuss programs that meet your curriculum needs.
         
         
      2. Teacher Workshops are offered on an annual basis. Subject matter and dates may vary. Please contact us for more information.
         
         For more information or to make a reservation, contact the School Programs Coordinator at 252-728-7317 or e-mail maritime@ncdcr.gov
         
         
2. Information For Students
   
   
3. Programs For All Visitors
   1. Lectures, field programs, and other special events are available on our Public Calendar of Events
      
      
   2. Discovery Carts - Interact with a museum volunteer to learn more about our coastal resources. These informal hands-on opportunities are available year-round at the museum during most hours of operation. Topics include coastal marine life, North Carolina fossils, and maritime history.
      
      
   3. Discovery Time - Free instructor-led program available at 11 AM or 3 PM in the Museum Auditorium or lobby during the summer months (June - August). Our informative talks and/or activities cover a variety of maritime history, culture, and marine science topics. Open to visitors of all ages.
      
      
4. Summer Programs for Children

BRANCH FACILITIES
Visitors to the southern coasts of North Carolina should put the branch museum of the North Carolina Maritime Museum on their itinerary. For information, contact:

North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport (910) 457-0003

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum (252) 986-2995