Get Hands-On with Our Interactive Exhibits!

Looking for a fun and educational experience that the whole family will love? The Maritime Heritage Centre offers a variety of interactive exhibits that bring maritime history to life!
Here’s what you can explore:
🔗 Knot Board – Test your knot-tying skills and learn the essential knots that sailors have used for centuries. From the bowline to the reef knot, see if you can master them all!
🧭 Bridge Simulator – Step into the captain’s seat and navigate your own ship! Our bridge simulator gives you a taste of what it’s like to be in control on the open water—can you steer your way to safety?
🚩 Magnetic Signal Flag Board – Ever wonder how ships communicate at sea? Arrange our magnetic signal flags to spell out messages and learn the codes sailors used to send vital information from ship to ship.
💡 Lighthouse Light – Discover how lighthouses have guided sailors safely to shore for centuries. See how these powerful lights work up close and experience the beacon that kept seafarers safe.
Come explore, play, and learn—our interactive exhibits are perfect for curious minds of all ages!
📅 Open Tuesday-Friday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, and Saturdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Kids under 5 are always free!

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