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  • Winter Wednesdays

    Wednesday, February 18, 2026 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

    Set sail on a magical adventure every Wednesday with Lil' Mariners' Winter Wednesdays.

  • USS Monitor Center

    • Civil War
    • Conservation
    • USS Monitor

    Experience the fear, the awe, and the excitement during this extraordinary time in our nation’s history.

  • Artifact of the Month – Calliope

    This month’s artifact of the month is our miniature 24-whistle steam calliope, ca 1901. The calliope was invented in 1855 by Joshua C. Stoddard and had its debut in Worcester, Massachusetts on the 4th of July, 1856.

  • Beyond the Frame: Live Again

    • Art
    • Beyond the Frame
    • Collections
    • Cultural Heritage

    In the International Small Craft Center at the Mariners’, there’s a Portuguese Moliceiro, or Kelp Boat. This boat was one of the first 5 in our collection, accessioned in 1934. This moliceiro had a life on the water, felt the sun’s rays and was used and loved by the kelp gatherers.

  • 3-D MODELING USS MONITOR’S ARTIFACTS

    Watch how we collaborated with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Monitor National Marine Sanctuary (MNMS), and the University of West Florida to scan and 3-D model some of Monitor’s recovered artifacts. This helps us put history in the hands of our community!

  • USS Monitor Condenser Tank Removal

    Watch our team remove USS Monitor's condenser tank to make more room in our Batten Conservation Complex!

  • Wonder Wednesdays

    Wednesday, July 31, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

    Set sail on a magical adventure every Wednesday with Lil' Mariners' Wonder Wednesdays.

  • Wonder Wednesdays

    Wednesday, August 7, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

    Set sail on a magical adventure every Wednesday with Lil' Mariners' Wonder Wednesdays.

  • Wonder Wednesdays

    Wednesday, August 14, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM

    Set sail on a magical adventure every Wednesday with Lil' Mariners' Wonder Wednesdays.

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