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 Oswego, Oswego County, New York, United States

A rare experience awaits visitors to the H. Lee White Marine Museum in Oswego, as they learn about 400 years of maritime history. Housed in a former 1920 grain elevator complex which was partially demolished in 1998, except for a two story section which was generously donated to the museum, H. Lee White Marine Museum is now a fully functional maritime history museum. Exhibits include the original lens from the Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse, detailed ship models and dugout canoes, to name just a few. Learn about Oswego’s rich fishing history, take a walk through a captain’s cabin dating back to the 18th century or board the WWII Historic Landmark Tug. A trip to H. Lee White Marine Museum is not complete without a visit to Treasure Chest, the well stocked gift shop.

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 Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales , Australia

Explore the National Maritime Museum in Sydney and be enthralled by the fascinating artefacts and lively exhibitions on display. There are plenty of fun activities to enjoy at the museum, and visitors even have an opportunity of boarding a ship for a sail in the harbour. With a collection of more than 40 000 objects, managing this collection requires continuous and extensive research by our expert and skilled staff. Part of the mission of National Maritime Museum is to conserve the treasures we collect and to conserve them for present and future generations.

Located in Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, United States

The Mystic Seaport Maritime Art Gallery specializes in contemporary marine art and ship models with ever changing exhibits. The maritime art gallery based in Mystic Connecticut will fascinate for hours and attracts art lovers and collectors from around the world.

Located in Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, United States

The Mystic Seaport Musuem Store offers unique gifts, apparel, jewelry, and maritime books only available at the maritime museum in Mystic. These gifts are not seen everyday and make for something really different, there are even stunning ship models available from a collectors series.

Located in Mystic, New London County, Connecticut, United States

Mystic Seaport is the museum of America and the sea based in Mystic, Connecticut and is a wonderful maritime resource with three main components, namely a re-created 19th-century coastal village with historic ships, a working preservation shipyard, and formal exhibit galleries and has a museum store and more. Come visit this fascinating maritime adventure all under one roof.

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 Appledore, Devon, England, United Kingdom

The North Devon Maritime Museum in Appledore reflects the lives and history of the people of North Devon. Collections include Maritime history, Agriculture and the Countryside, Social history and Industries including shipbuilding. This fine Georgian listed building shows views across the river Torridge from a first floor room.

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

The North Dakota Maritime Museum is situated on the second floor of The World War Memorial Building in downtown, Devils Lake. The North Dakota Maritime Museum houses artifacts, memorabilia and exhibitions of maritime history and is a great place to walk down a historical memory lane for a few hours.