Discover The Graveyard of the Atlantic

About

The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum provides programs throughout the year for visitors of every age. Each day, families and young visitors can take part in a scavenger hunt, looking for objects across the Museum and earning a special surprise at the end.

A major renovation began in late 2022, and the updated museum welcomed visitors again in 2024. Highlights include a Monomoy surf boat, a first-order Fresnel lens from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, and interactive exhibits focused on shipwrecks along the coast. The exhibition traces the area's story from pre-colonial times through the present, creating a broad look at regional history.

Monday – Friday, 10:00 – 4:00. Closed on State holidays.

Visitor Information

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
59200 Museum Drive Hatteras, NC 27943
(252) 986-0720

Visitor Reviews

The source page includes Yelp feedback from 61 reviews. Reviewers James M., Matthew U., and Allison K. describe positive experiences involving convenient parking, clean restrooms, air conditioning, welcoming front-desk staff, the gift shop, and the scavenger hunt. They also highlight the museum's presentation of local history, suitability for all ages, opportunities to learn, and free admission.