Old Lighthouse Museum
Six rooms of exhibits depicting the lives of Stonington's fishermen and farmers, merchants and shipbuilders, pottery makers, blacksmiths and many other trades.
Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum
Take a guided tour of the historic submarine USS RAZORBACK (SS-394), a veteran of WWII, the Cold War and Vietnam! 501-371-8320
Mystic Seaport
The Museum of America and the Sea is the largest and most comprehensive maritime museum in North America with a recreated 19th century village of historic buildings and tall ships. Planetarium programs illustrate the night sky while providing an in-depth look at navigation, astronomy, math and other related topics. Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, CT. (860-572-5315) CLICK For more information
National Civil War Naval Museum
Features two original American Civil War military vessels, uniforms, equipment and weapons used by the Union and Confederate navies during the Civil War.
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum is the former summer residence of William K. Vanderbilt II, great-grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, founder of the Staten Island Ferry and New York Central Railroad. 631-854-5539. www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
The Long Island Maritime Museum, West Sayville
Exhibits and activities preserve Long Island's maritime history and heritage. Learn about Long Island, its history, environment and people. Visit the Ship's Store in the Main Gallery at the Museum where you'll find an array of nautical items.
Long Island Maritime Museum, 86 West Avenue, West Sayville, Long Island, NY (631-854-4979). REGION: Suffolk County, LI
Penobscot Marine Museum
The principal exhibits at Penobscot Marine Museum focus on the industry of Penobscot Bay in the 19th century and illustrate what it was like to live and work on one of the great square-rigged ships in the last quarter of the 19th century, and to visit China when it truly was exotic.
Portland Harbor Museum
Located in the heart of Portland's central business and art district, The Portland Harbor Museum is a place to explore Portland's maritime history. Tel: 207-773-3800
The Northern Maine Museum of Maine
Large collections of marine and fresh-water sea shells, local forestry specimens and the beginnings of our herbarium. 207-768-9482.
annapolis maritime Museum
Dedicated to preserving and commemorating the maritime heritage of Annapolis and the neighboring waters of the Chesapeake Bay. 410-295-0104.
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Explore our 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, working boatyard, meet traditional craftsmen, enjoy hands-on activities and discover exhibits detailing the Bay's role throughout history. 410-745-2916.
Egan Maritime Institute
On the premises of the Coffin School on Nantucket, the Egan Maritime Institute maintains a collection of fine art, maritime books, and artifacts related to the maritime world that have been collected by both founders and several generous donors.
Hull Lifesaving Museum
The Hull Lifesaving Museum focuses on the maritime history of the region and emphasizes the values that were instilled in coastal forbearers.
Nantucket Historical Association
Permanent exhibitions contain the skeleton of a forty-six foot male sperm whale, a collection of ceremonial implements and various weapons, spears, and armor from other South Seas islands, portraits of whaling captains and merchants by William Swain and James Hathaway, rare sperm whale teeth engraved by Frederick Myrick and Edward Burdett, and dazzling specimens of swifts, busks, canes, jagging wheels, coconut-shell dippers, ditty boxes, furniture tools, Arctic ivory, and plaques.
Old Dartmouth Historical Society New Bedford Whaling Musuem
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the largest museum in America devoted to the history of the American whaling industry and its greatest port.
Plimoth Plantation & Mayflower II
History, our story, be there at Plimoth Plantation, a living history museum dedicated to retelling the bi-cultural story of 17th century Plymouth colony. For more information, 508-746-1622, www.plimoth.org.
The Cape Cod Maritime Museum
Cape Cod Maritime Museum's second major exhibit explores life on Cape Cod both from European and Native Peoples' perspectives.
The Chatham Historical Society
The Chatham Historical Society, founded in 1923, features 3000 objects-paintings, decorative arts, and maritime artifacts.
Hull Lifesaving Museum
The Hull Lifesaving Museum focuses on the maritime history of the region and emphasizes the values that were instilled in coastal forbearers.
Plimoth Plantation & Mayflower II
History, our story, be there at Plimoth Plantation, a living history museum dedicated to retelling the bi-cultural story of 17th century Plymouth colony. For more information, 508-746-1622, www.plimoth.org.
The New Hampshire Boat Museum
Learn and rejoice in New Hampshire's heritage of boating on the many lakes and rivers through hands-on activities and exhibits. Tel: 603-569-4554
Twin Lights Lighthouse Historic Site
Twin Lights is situated 200 feet above sea level in Highlands, New Jersey. It overlooks the Shrewsbury River, Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay, New York skyline and the Atlantic Ocean. Twin Lights has been used as an aid to navigation over the coastal waters of NJ since 1828. It was used as the primary lighthouse for New York Harbor and was known as the best and the brightest light in North America.
Twin Lights Lighthouse Historic Site, 2 Lighthouse Road, Highlands, NJ (732-872-1814):
Attractions @ South Street Seaport
For more than two centuries, the South Street Seaport has been a place where innovation and history come together.
South Street Seaport, Fulton and South Streets, Pier 17, NYC (212-SEA-PORT)
Harbor Defense Museum
The mission of the Harbor Defense Museum is to preserve the history of Fort Hamilton, and the other fortifications that defended New York City during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The museum is located in a free standing bastion located within the old fort’s dry moat. Brooklyn, NY. Tel: 718-630-4349.
Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum
One of the most successful ships in US History is now a national historic landmark, and one of the most unique attractions in New York City. History of the aircraft USS Intrepid, historical recreations and a display of various aircraft.
Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum, Pier 86, W46th St. & 12th Ave. NYC. (212-245-0072).
South Street Seaport
The South Street Seaport is a slice of old New York. Its historic pier and cobblestone streets, maritime museum and historic tall ships provide a picturesque legacy of the past, and serves as home to one of the city's most famous shopping, dining and special events destinations.
South Street Seaport Museum
Both captivating and edifying, Bodies ....The Exhibition unveils the many complex systems, organs and tissues that drive every aspect of our daily lives and unite us all as humans. Featuring over 200 specimens consisting of whole-bodies and individual organs that have been meticulously dissected and preserved South Street Seaport Museum, 11 Fulton Street (Fulton & South Streets) NYC. (1-888-9BODIES)
OPEN Tues-Sun 10am-6pm. [Tickets $12, Children 5-12 $8]
Tug Pegasus Preservation Project
Participate in hour-long tours aboard the tugs and you will learn about Maritime Culture, The Marine Industry, and The Marine Environment. 212-406-2225.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
Large inland naval park is home of the USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans and the USS Croaker. 716-847-1773.
Erie Canal Discovery Center
A new state-of-the-art interpretive center for the Erie Canal, focusing on the role that Lockport played in canal history. 716-439-0431.
Erie Canal Museum
Housed in the 1850 National Register Weighlock Building, the only structure of its kind in the world. Come aboard a full size canal boat and touch the past with hands-on exhibits.315-471-0593.
Hudson River Maritime Museum Kingston
The only museum in New York State exclusively preserving the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, and the industries that developed around it. Indoor and outdoor exhibits on Hudson River maritime history, a gift shop, waterfront special events, and boat rides to the historic Rondout Lighthouse are available at the museum.
Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing in the historic Rondout district of Kingston, NY (845-338-0071) Located on the Hudson River about midway between New York City (two hours) and Albany. Kingston is easily reached from the New York State Thruway.
South Street Seaport
The South Street Seaport is a slice of old New York. Its historic pier and cobblestone streets, maritime museum and historic tall ships provide a picturesque legacy of the past, and serves as home to one of the city's most famous shopping, dining and special events destinations.
The Long Island Maritime Museum, West Sayville
Exhibits and activities preserve Long Island's maritime history and heritage. Learn about Long Island, its history, environment and people. Visit the Ship's Store in the Main Gallery at the Museum where you'll find an array of nautical items.
Long Island Maritime Museum, 86 West Avenue, West Sayville, Long Island, NY (631-854-4979). REGION: Suffolk County, LI
Erie Maritime Museum
Enter the world of Lake Erie. Learn its history. Find out about fishing. Starting with the War of 1812 through the present day, the Erie Maritime Museum will take you through time, the people, and the events surrounding Lake Erie. 814-452-2744.
