Oak Island Museums | Rudd's Oak Island Guide

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Enjoy Oak Island's rich maritime heritage by exploring its captivating museums. Step back at the North Carolina Maritime Museum, where exhibits and artifacts showcase the region's seafaring history and culture. Climb to the top of the iconic Old Baldy Lighthouse for panoramic coastline views and delve into the island's past at the Smith Island Museum of History. Each museum offers a unique perspective on Oak Island's maritime legacy, so you'll embark on a fascinating journey through time and discovery.

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Old Baldy Lighthouse & Smith Museum

Old Baldy Lighthouse & Smith Island Museum of History

Visit the oldest lighthouse in North Carolina! This 1817 lighthouse is accessible via a quick ferry ride.

Museum of Coastal Carolina Ingram Planetarium

The Museum of Coastal Carolina & Ingram Planetarium

Learn about the coastal region and enjoy southeastern NC's only planetarium, just 1 hour south of Oak Island.

Old Brunswick County Jail in Southport, NC

The Old Brunswick County Jail Museum

(910) 477-3461

The Old Brunswick County Jail Museum offers visitors a chance to see how law enforcement was in the early 20th century!

North Carolina Maritime Museum

North Carolina Maritime Museum

(910) 477-5150

Discover NC's rich maritime history, coastal heritage, and marine environments.