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Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum

A sight in Ocracoke Village, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum in Ocracoke Village
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Why go

Island history museum in a historic house near the ferry docks.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Ocracoke, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 3 sights and 2 places to eat. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with SMacNally's Raw Bar & Grill and British Cemetery. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Ocracoke Village
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Ocracoke, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    SMacNally's Raw Bar & Grill

    Dockside raw bar on Silver Lake for shrimp, oysters and fish tacos.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    British Cemetery

    Graves of British sailors from HMS Bedfordshire, sunk off the island in 1942.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Silver Lake Harbor

    Village harbor ringed by docks, shops and seafood spots; best explored by bike.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Ocracoke Lighthouse

    1823 whitewashed lighthouse, the oldest operating in North Carolina.

    Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Back Porch Restaurant

    Long-running Ocracoke dinner spot: local seafood and hand-cut steaks on a screened porch.

    Food · 0.6 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Springer's Point Nature Preserve

    Maritime forest trail to a sound beach linked to Blackbeard's hangout.

    Outdoors · 0.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum is a stop on our Outer Banks Beach Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Ocracoke

Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum is our only sight pick in Ocracoke; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Ocracoke guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Ocracoke run from 56°F in January to 83°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Ocracoke from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Ocracoke weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
49 Water Plant Rd, Ocracoke, NC 27960, USA
Coordinates
35.11672, -75.98480
Destination
Ocracoke, North Carolina

Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum free?

Yes, we list Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum?

Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum is at 49 Water Plant Rd, Ocracoke, NC 27960, USA, in Ocracoke Village. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum?

Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum appears on Outer Banks Beach Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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