Core Sound Waterfowl Museum

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1785 Island Rd
Harkers Island, NC 28531
The museum houses the region’s largest collection of decoys (old and new) along with changing exhibitions of workboats, community history, commercial fishing, and wildlife photography. It also offers a stunning view of Cape Lookout Lighthouse from the third-story tower. Willow Pond includes an interpretive hiking trail through maritime forest that leads to the Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitors Center next door.

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4.58 reviews
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James M.
7/22/2024

A must stop for anyone interested in learning about the area, the people, and the history of those who made a life here. The first floor is everything you never knew you needed to know about duck...

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Courtney G.
5/2/2025

This place is huge! 2-4 stories! 3rd story is a lookout but was closed today.. there is an elevator along with stairs.. lots of decoys to see in cases and a gift shop on first floor to right as...

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Rebecca M.
6/29/2022

The Core Sound Waterfowl & Heritage Center is very close to the Island Express Fairy Service to Cape Lookout. It is also the overflow parking area for the ferry so this museum is easy to add in to...

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Jennifer B.
6/1/2023

What a museum! With three levels of things to see, including an third floor lookout, this is a great museum for all ages. Elevator access to all levels and very nice bathrooms. If you bring the...

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Virginia B.
9/15/2022

This is a large, 3 story center that is at the end of the Island. Plenty of parking right out front. The first floor is mostly a display of hand carved water fowl done by many different artist....

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