Ahoy Mateys! Join us in the Museum this summer for #FindtheBoat, a scavenger hunt adventure contest!
Win a 7-day cruise for two from Carnival!
Every Friday beginning June 10 and concluding July 29, look for the clue on The Mariners’ Museum Instagram leading you to a boat or boat model currently on display in the Museum. Decipher the clue to discover the location of the boat, then snap a photo of (or, selfie with) the boat for a chance to win a week-long Carnival cruise for two, along with other fantastic prizes!
To enter the contest, you must find the correct boat, take a picture of the boat, and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #FindtheBoat. The shared photo will serve as one entry to the weekly prize drawings worth around $100, and the grand prize, runner-up, and third place prizes. Be the first to find the boat, and you’ll receive TWO entries for the grand prizes.
The grand prizes will be drawn at a special #FindtheBoat party at the Museum on August 15th.
The grand prizes will be drawn at a special #FindtheBoat party at the Museum on August 15th.
Each week we will unveil a new clue, and a new chance to win. Become a Member to receive free admission and play every week! Clues will be released at 10 AM every Friday with submissions due the following Friday by 10 AM The weekly winner will be announced by 12 PM each Friday. The last weekly winner will be selected on Friday, August 5. Clues, prizes, and winners will also be listed here on the website once released.
Spend the Day with Us
The temperature outside is heating up, and so is the schedule of events at The Mariners’ Museum and Park! There are all sorts of activities for those seeking outdoor adventures, indoor explorations, or just a relaxing evening. Enjoy the Museum in the morning with Maritime Mondays (June 27 - August 29), savor a delicious meal at Charlotte’s Cafe, and take an afternoon break in a paddle boat on Lake Maury! Every Thursday, take the family to an evening of music and fun at the Thursdays By the Lake Free Summer Concert Series, now with a new Kids Zone for families!
For the aspiring history buffs, this summer is the perfect opportunity to get a first-hand look at preserving history. The tank that holds the turret from the iconic USS Monitoris drained Monday-Friday for the conservators to continue their treatment of the artifact, which can be observed from the viewing deck in the USS Monitor Center. Come watch the one-of-a-kind treatment for this historic Civil War piece!
Every animal lover will enjoy the 3D movies showing in the Explorers Theater this summer. Wonders of the Arctic 3D is the perfect way to cool off, as you journey through the ice and blustery conditions to learn how the beautiful animals of the Arctic live. Or travel to the tropical and exotic islands of the Galapagos, learning how the islands were formed and how the creatures that live there have adapted to their equatorial life in Galapagos 3D!
Don’t forget to visit the Museum gift shop for the perfect nautical souvenir or new item for your closet or home! With all of the exciting activities this summer, invest in a family membership so you can keep coming back for more. Members enjoy discounts on tickets to the Explorers Theater, the Museum shop, and free admission to the Museum year-round! Bring the family to #FindtheBoat, the new summer campaign to explore the Museum’s expansive collection and be entered to win a cruise for two along with other fantastic prizes.
Summer learning and fun for kindergarten through high school students
Have you heard of the summer slide? Unfortunately, it’s not a fun, new piece of equipment at the local playground. It refers to the backslide in learning that can take place over the summer while students are out of school. The good news is that museums play an important role in preventing the summer slide by offering fun and educationally-stimulating programming for students during their summer breaks. The Mariners’ Museum is no exception.
This summer, the Museum is offering a number of summer learning opportunities, allowing students to experience the diverse maritime world. We hope you will encourage all the young mariners you know to join us! Read on to learn more.
Maritime Drama Camp
Junior Volunteer Programs
Maritime Adventure Camps
For rising kindergarteners through rising 6th graders, these camps will take students from exploring the ocean depths with remotely–operated vehicles (ROVs) to traveling to 1912 to learn the story of the Titanic. They’ll join a pirate crew, travel back in time to an age when sea monsters and mermaids existed in the minds and maps of sailors, and more. Each day will be filled with games and learning activities. Half-day camps for rising K–2nd grade students and full-day camps for upper elementary students are available throughout the summer.
Maritime Drama Camp
New this year, students in middle and high school can join this two-week camp. Designed for all experience levels, participants will learn stage production and the basics of acting as they create and present one-act plays based on exciting maritime stories. Drama camp will help students develop 21st–century skills, including collaboration and presentation skills, and will conclude with a public performance at The Mariners’ Museum.
Junior Volunteer Programs
Students ages 15 to 18 can apply for our Junior Volunteer program. Junior Volunteers gain valuable experience interacting with Museum visitors and assisting with student programs, all while gaining public service hours necessary for many college applications.
Maritime Mondays
Students without a week or more to spend with us can still enjoy learning opportunities at The Mariners’ Museum through Maritime Mondays, a story and craft time designed for children 18 months–5th grade.
Family Gallery Guides
Families will enjoy discovering their own maritime stories through the galleries of The Mariners’ Museum with our Gallery Guides specifically designed for parents, grandparents and children. The Gallery Guides, offered free with admission, will help you chart your journey as you navigate the world’s waterway through dynamic exhibitions and our world-class collection! Gallery Guides were made possible thanks to the generous support of the Bronze Door Society, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Saunders and The Winston-Salem Foundation in memory of Dr. Ernest Buxton and to honor Mrs. G. G. Buxton.
