Core Sound Waterfowl Museum

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum

1785 Island Road, Harkers Island  |  252-728-1500  |  coresound.com

The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum is a lovely place to immerse yourself in the heritage and traditions of coastal Carolina. Located at the tip of Harkers Island with a spectacular view across the sound to Shackleford Banks and Cape Lookout, the museum features the craft of decoy making, a tradition passed from generation to generation that has grown from a utilitarian way to attract shorebirds to a celebrated art form which attracts collectors from far and wide. The decoys also tell the story of a community of artisans who have been inspired both by nature and each other to create museum-worthy pieces. Teachers and students and other learners often have the chance to learn from local storytellers, paint decoys with local carvers, taste Down East seafood or spend the day seining the waters around Harkers Island.

This is a fantastic museum rich in history and culture. It is a visit you will not soon forget.”

Raymond Pender, Newport, a member of Carteret-Craven EC