Roanoke Island Maritime Museum

The Roanoke Island Maritime Museum. It was built in 1998 and is located in the George Washington Creef Boathouse who was a local boat builder. He made Shad boats.Those volunteering didn't seem interested in telling me anything about the museum unfortunately so I learned what I did from reading the exhibits and walking around.The museum has some small water crafts to see like the Ella that was build in 1883 and exhibits. Boats are restored at the museum too. If you are in the area, check out the museum to see these hand crafted boats.

The lighthouse was nice. We were able to check it out early in the morning. There were beautiful views. The other part was ok. They had a neat knot area but it was not clear were To go to check out the boats.

Went here on 6/8/2022 with my family. We came sort of late to do the other activities, so we went into the musuem. Small and under construction, however still informative if one likes learning about boats.

I happened upon this place while walking around and it was one of those hidden gems you only find once in a while when you are a tourist.This museum is actually a working boat shop with exhibits, watercraft on display and there was a restoration project going on while I was there. I also learned from speaking to the people there that they offer educational programs on building traditional watercrafts for adults and children. You can also tour a reconstruction of a lighthouse that once stood on the barrier islands complete with educational exhibits.They also had a tower that is still working to let people know via different flags flying for weather conditions that will be approaching. They have the original signal lights working on it from when it went into use. I always enjoy an interactive museum that still has a purpose as well as friendly people who have a passion for what they are doing and want to share it with you. Plus, I just really like boats and sailing!