Last updated: January 26, 2026
Place
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
Quick Facts
Location:
Hatteras, NC
Significance:
Museum
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Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum presents, preserves, and protects the maritime history and culture of the North Carolina Outer Banks. Located in Hatteras, the museum is named in honor of the thousands of shipwrecks that rest in waters off North Carolina’s coast.
The museum offers programming year-round for people of all ages. Daily offerings include a family and youth-friendly scavenger hunt that has visitors searching for objects throughout the Museum and receiving a special surprise for their efforts. The summer months offer an annual weekly lecture series as well as multiple craft days where visitors can try their hand at maritime themed arts and crafts. The Museum also introduces a new exhibit annually that features a guide families can follow to enhance their experience.