Located in Kingston, Ulster County, New York, United States

The Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston was founded in 1980, with the mandate to collect preserve, research and exhibit a collection of historical artifacts which are relevant to the preservation of the maritime heritage of the Hudson River . The Hudson River Maritime Museum has an impressive collection of artifacts which include archival material and art related to river transportation, industries and recreation. There are also paintings, prints, photographs, ephemera, blueprints, artifacts, ship models, a 100-year old shad boat, a life boat, lighthouse tender and ice yachts, all of which visitors are sure to find very interesting. The Hudson River Maritime Museum also has a library and archives for students or visitors wanting more information.

Located in Greenport, Suffolk County, New York, United States

The maritime heritage of the East End of Long Island, New York, is an integral part of the city, and therefore the East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation in Greenport has made it its mission to preserve and restore this very heritage. At our summer sessions we show maritime films, arrange marine-based lectures and celebrate our maritime culture. We have a resident blacksmith who gives demonstrations of iron working, and children get the opportunity of having a hands-on experience. The East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation is proud to own and operate the historic Long Beach Bar (Bug) Lighthouse. Displays inside the lighthouse include displays on the Greenport menhaden fishing industry, the oyster industry, lighthouse lenses, as well as a model ship of the USS Ohio. A visit to the East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation and the Long Beach Bar Lighthouse is well worth a visit.

Located in Cape Town, Western Cape, Western Cape, South Africa

The South African Museum in Cape Town has over 1.5 million items and has several permanent exhibitions such as African Dinosaurs, Wonders of Nature and Meteorites. With free entry for children under 18 this is a great day out for the whole family.

Located in Grove, Delaware, Oklahoma, United States

The Har-Ber Village Native American Museum in Grove, Oklahoma showcases artifacts, paintings, arrowheads and the many utensils used by the different tribes of Native Americans. Enjoy browsing the different pottery pieces and how they were restored and the Native American Art Gallery features exhibits and interpretations of the art and material of their culture.

Located in Neustadt in Holstein, Ostholstein, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

zeiTTor is a Museum in the city of Neustadt in Holstein that depicts the lives of people 7,000 years ago as well as 50 years ago. Come and enjoy a hands on excursion into the past with interactive touch points in every room, and the zeiTTor museum is the ideal outing for groups and families. The zeiTTor museum quenches the thirst for knowledge and is also the place for exciting leisure.

Located in Mallaig, Lochaber, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Mallaig Heritage Centre offers visitors the opportunity to discover the history and culture of the West Highlands of Scotland. The Mallaig Heritage Centre provides an interpretive centre, museum and archive for Mallaig and West Lochaber. A shop is available as well as research and materials for schools and the exhibitions are fascinating.

Located in Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States

Stony Creek Museum in Branford, CT is dedicated to the preservation and exhibitions collections of public manuscripts, pictures, objects, artifacts, memorabilia and items that reflect the history, culture and community of Stony Creek. Stony Creek Museum presents summer events as well, come and enjoy slide presentations and lectures and the history of the area, and have a wonderful time.

Located in Richmond, British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada

Britannia Heritage Shipyard in Richmond is an eight acre National Historic Site with some of the oldest remaining heritage buildings found along the Fraser River. Britannia Heritage Shipyard showcases the once thriving community of canneries, boatyards, residences and stores. Tour the oldest shipyard buildings in British Columbia and observe boat restoration projects. Many of the buildings showcase wooden vessels under repair, maritime displays, special events and school programs.

Located in Hollywood, Broward County, Florida, United States

Hollywood Heritage Museum is dedicated to preserving Hollywood's past, and takes an active role in issues involving the historic structures along the Hollywood Boulevard District as well as other structures in Hollywood.

Located in Devils Lake, Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States

Lake Region Heritage Center in Devils Hills is located in the former US Post Office and Courthouse and was listed as a historic place in 1978. Visitors are invited to tour the building as well as the former residence of the Ramsey County Sheriff, with it's Georgian Revival style architecture.