Welcome to Chicamacomico Life Saving Station
With its two stations and five outbuildings, Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station (pronounced chi-ka-ma-COM-i-co) is the most complete site of all remaining life-saving stations in North Carolina and one of the most complete sites in the nation. This site and museum is located on Hatteras Island in the village of Rodanthe on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Operation Schedule
MONDAY- FRIDAY
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
ARRIVE BEFORE 4 PM FOR MUSEUM TOURS
CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Open effective March 27, 2023
“The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station is a wonderful historic site that gives tons of information about an overlooked group of men: the members of the US Life-Saving Services who risked their lives to rescue travelers in peril on the North Carolina Coast. Go and Learn about these brave men!!”
— Kelly Goetz, via Facebook Reviews
Great thing to do while at the Outer Banks. I learned a lot about the origins of the coast guard here plus magnificent rescues. The Tower was a great experience and will be remembered. Lots of information and hands-on exhibits in different buildings. Interesting to see the actual artifacts talked about in the museum located on the property.
— Kelly Goetz, via Facebook Reviews
Events
Recent Blogs
First-ever Shuck Hatteras Festival will be held December 16-17The first-ever Shuck Hatteras Festival is coming to the Tri-villages on December 16-17, and the event is a shellabration of community, music, and of course, oysters. The festivities kick off on […]
Chicamacomico Nominated for Best Tourist AttractionChicamacomico Life-Saving Station and Museum is pleased to be nominated for Best Tourist Attraction in the Coastland Times Annual “Best of” Contest. You can vote for us (We hope you do!) at the […]
A Special Rescue Re-enactmentChicamacomico Lifesaving Station Museum is the most completely restored Lifesaving Station in the United States. It is committed to preserving the buildings and the stories of the men who served here […]