Hudson River Marine Museum in Kingston, Ulster County, United States | Attraction | Maritime Museum | Heritage Museum

The Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston, New York 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.