Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center

We stopped by to check out the Ferry System and came across this museum. If you are a wildlife photographer, I definitely suggest taking a visit to have some fun! Instantly, there will be plenty of birds to get some great shots! I went straight up to the tower and then took a nice walk on the trail around the pond. In general, you want to watch out for snakes when you are hiking in NC, but don't let that keep you from making this great stop! As well, when you are in the tower there is a really nice view of the Cape Hatteras Light House!

FREE!! Charming museum filled with memorabilia and duck decoys from the local communities. There is a luscious wooded trail around a waterfowl filled pond. At the top of the museum is a lookout with a glorious view of the water and Cape Lookout.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoFree entryYes

Wow - we did not expect to enjoy it as much as we did, but it's amazing! Definitely GO!! Not only were there award-winning hand-carved decoys and an beautiful library, there were videos of life on the island, present and past, people discussing details of how they grew up here and what it meant to live here. There are relics preserved that were used in every day island life - many of the same things my mother and her parents used in the early- to mid-1900's. There is an education area that shows videos and displays of past hurricanes and what is happening with rising sea levels. We thoroughly enjoyed the cat walk at the top level - it would be about 5 stories up from the ground. What a VIEW!!!

Beautiful work. Learned a lot about the history of Harkers Island and surrounding area.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entryFree

It was awesome, lots of hunting decoys, blinds, pictures, and Hurricane history with the changing of the coastline and a Tremendous Library full of Waterfowl hunting, decoy making, area history books. It was my second time, first after the Hurricane damaged and it is better than before. Also, the Gallery of Trees for Christmas was beautiful. We will be back next year.

Nice free museum. Lots of displays about the area and its history with an emphasis on ducks and other waterfowl. From the top observation deck you can see the Cape Lookout lighthouse.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entryFree

Karen and Pam do a fantastic job. They put a lot of care and thought into their events. The volunteers and other staff care about the community and welcome all guests. Great place to learn about Down East.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitPrice for adult entryFree

Excellent local museum with outstanding displays of waterfowl decoys. New hurricane display as well. Second floor shows the history of the thirteen towns "Down East" with a display for each town. Make sure you go to the catwalk on the third floor for a view of the Core Sound area. Nice gift shop as well.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entryFree

If you are interested in eastern NC local history, the Core Sound Museum is the place to start! Excellent information and wonderful volunteers. And the view of Cape Lookout Lighthouse from the top is fabulous.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNoPrice for adult entryFree

Excellent!! Learned about Harckers island, early fishing industry, huricanes of the area and waterfowl. Museum entrance was free don't miss the widow's watch.. wonderful views