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 Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Rust's Alaska Bear Viewing offers a wonderful Alaskan experience from Anchorage flying into remote and wild areas of Alaska to view the brown and black bears up close as they fish for salmon, play or interact in their natural environment. Rust's Alaska Bear Viewing trips include itineraries by boat or plane and come with lunch, bear viewing and spectacular round trip flightseeing from Anchorage. All passengers get a window seat and headset with stunning wildlife viewing along the way including moose, dall sheep and more, and photo stop landings at select destinations as well. The Alaskan Bush pilots ensure a safe and comfortable flight and are knowledgeable about the the wilderness, wildlife and surrounds.

Located in Heriot Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Island Adventure Centre Wildlife Tours in Heriot Bay on Quadra Island, British Columbia offers you the ultimate grizzly bear adventure as you get up close to these magnificent animals. The tour is six hours long, beginning with a boat trip through the awesome Discovery Islands until you reach Bute Inlet, and then on upland in a van along the Orford River to the specially designed bear viewing platforms. Tours are from September 1 through October where maximum bear viewing is guaranteed, and you can watch them feasting on salmon in preparation for the oncoming winter. After bear viewing enjoy a lovely box lunch and a cruise back to Heriot bay on Quadra Island where you stay at the fabulous Heriot Bay Inn or camp in their RV park and campground.

Located in Heriot Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Heriot Bay Inn is a waterfront island adventure resort on Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada that offers wonderful activities, a marina, restaurant, pub and lodgings. All types of island adventures start here, from whale watching to bear viewing, salmon fishing, wildlife viewing and more. Fabulous seaside dining is available at the Herons Restaurant at the Heriot Bay Inn with west coast and seafood specialties, plus there is a cozy fireside lounge. The inn or hotel can be rented as a whole, which makes it perfect for corporate meetings, weddings, family vacations and retreats, and the Heron's restaurant is the perfect venue for weddings and special occasions with buffet style meals or a plated table service. The Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra Island is ultimately your perfect holiday destination!

Located in Knight Inlet, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Knight Inlet Lodge Grizzly Bear Watching Tours in Glendale Cove, Knight Inlet offers incredible bear sightings in fall and spring with up to 40 bears being near the lodge at any one time as well as black bear sightings. See newborn cubs venture out in spring where viewing is done from boats so that you can get remarkably close to the brown bears, affording wonderful photographic opportunities. In the fall the salmon spawning attracts the grizzly's to the Glendale river and guests will embark on this adventure first by boat across the cove, and then by bus through lush rain forest terrain to the spawning channels, it's a wonderful experience.

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.