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
Historic Ship Nautilus/Submarine Force Museum
Tour the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, Historic Ship NAUTILUS and visit the Navy's official submarine museum.
Mystic Seaport
A trip to Mystic Seaport is a combination of hands-on education and unforgettable fun. Explore a working shipyard, maritime village and authentic tall ships. Immerse yourself in American history. Mystic. Tel: 860-572-5309.
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.
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
A 43-acre complex that is a unique combination of Gold Coast-era mansion, marine and natural history museum, plus a planetarium and park with gardens, fountains, balustrades and pools. REGION: Suffolk County, LI. Tel: 631-854-5555.
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
USS. Kidd Veterans Memorial & Museum
W.W. II Fletcher class destroyer, restored to 1945 appearance with over 50 inner spaces to see. Veterans Museum displays include a P-40 aircraft, over 40 ship models. 225-342-1942. REGION: South east
Maine Maritime Museum
Whether you love maritime art, wooden vessels, historic buildings on the Kennebec River waterfront, or you'd just like to experience the challenges of life at sea . . . Maine Maritime Museum offers a myriad of opportunities to relive Maine's maritime past. Tel: 207-443-1316
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.
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.
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
Slide presentation, guided tours and interactive discussion of the history of the lighthouse and their keepers. Tel: 732-872-1814. REGION: Monmouth County, Central NJ
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 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
The Seaport is home to the nation's largest fleet of privately maintained historic vessels, a Maritime Museum, a Children's Museum and a Maritime Craft Center. The gallery exhibits and historic ships are just the beginning of a fantastic voyage back in time. South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton Street, NYC. (212-748-8590)
Tug Pegasus Preservation Project
Adults, teens and children who participate in hour-long tours aboard the tugs will learn about Maritime Culture, The Marine Industry, and The Marine Environment. 212-406-2225.
Waterfront Museum
A “floating classroom” housed aboard a one-of-a-kind restored covered wooden barge listed on the National Register of Historic Places. NYC. Tel: 718-624-4719.
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.
South Street Seaport
The South Street Seaport is a slice of old New York. Its historic pier and cobblestone streets 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
Waterfront Museum
A “floating classroom” housed aboard a one-of-a-kind restored covered wooden barge listed on the National Register of Historic Places. NYC. Tel: 718-624-4719.
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.
