Learn about the Roanoke River Lighthouse and Maritime Museum. It serves a two-fold purpose: to collect, preserve, interpret, and present the maritime history of the Roanoke River and Albemarle Sound, and to provide a gathering place for public and private events. ​

The museum campus consists of three structures and a public park covering about one acre: the museum and public events building at 206 West Water Street; the replica 1867 Roanoke River Lighthouse in Water Street Landing Park across the street from the museum; and a storage warehouse across the alley from the museum. ​

Water Street Landing Park, which overlooks the Roanoke River, has been designated a Network to Freedom National Underground Railroad site by the National Park Service.