The North Carolina Estuarium is a natural science museum / environmental center by the Pamlico River in Washington, North Carolina featuring exhibits and artwork. An estuarium is a type of aquarium at an estuary where fresh and saltwater mix. It opened in 1988.[1]

The estuarium has more than 200 scientific and historic exhibits on the ecology of North Carolina's estuaries, the Tar-Pamlico River, and Pamlico Sound including . Visitors can also walk a 3/4 mile boardwalk alongside Pamlico River. The lobby features a mechanical recreation of the water cycle. Other exhibits cover ecology, wildlife including blue crabs, historical artifacts, and environmental concerns such as hurricanes.[1]

It is at 223 East Water Street.[2] It has offered free river tours.[3]

Virtual tours were created to allow people to experience its offerings without in person visits.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Interactive virtual tour of Washington's estuarium underway". WRAL.com. August 2, 2020.
  2. ↑ "North Carolina Estuarium Washington, NC". www.visitnc.com.
  3. ↑ Debnam, Matt (April 17, 2019). "Estuarium's free river tours on the water again". Washington Daily News.


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