The Windjammer Museum in Barth, Germany brings you the fascinating history of the windjammers which haven't lost their fascination to this day, and these great sailing ships although no longer at sea, are still remembered by the many documents, images and traditions left behind. The maritime treasures at the museum include a unique collection of maritime art objects, more than 400 ship portraits, sailing ship dioramas and antique captain pictures from the 19th century through the early 20th century. The Windjammer Museum offers guided tours and lectures on maritime history, there's a museum cafe furnished with antiques, and even the building itself is a villa dating back to 1895 now extensively renovated, must visit. READ MORE

The Kaap Skil, Museum van Jutters and Zeelui in Oudeschild, Texel, Netherlands offers a fun learning experience for young and old covering all aspects of Dutch maritime history. They have received international awards for architecture and exhibitions, and with VOC life size scale model warships, modest fishing vessels, VOC artifacts, a windmill and much more there is plenty to see and do. The Kaap Skil, Museum van Jutters and Zeelui tells the story of seafarers and boating, shipping and underwater wrecks, the history of the mill, the beautiful outdoor area fishermen's houses and their lives, the Dutch golden age of shipping where the Reede van Texel was the world's most important 17th Century anchorage, come learn about the children on the fishing boats, the diving and surface treasures, it's a fascinating place to visit.READ MORE

The Ujmuider Foundation Zeehaven Museum in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands gives a picture of the history all the way back to the start of the digging of the North Sea Canal around 1870, and there are special exhibition halls about fishing, towage and offshore activities. The building popularly called the Fishery School hosts a fascinating collection and there are regular ever changing exhibitions, they also have a library with a number of books for sale. The Ujmuider Foundation Zeehaven Museum hosts regular not to be missed events and fairs, and there are free informative guided tours on Sundays in the months of January and February included in your entrance fee, the tour includes a film about the digging of the canal and there is a museum cafe, come for an unforgettable visit and learn about the maritime history of the area.READ MORE

The Apalachicola Maritime Museum in Apalachicola, Florida, USA preserves and celebrates the rich maritime history of the area with hands on learning environment, and they offer active sailing and adventure programs as well as boat building and restoration and educational programs. The primary exhibit is the L. Francis Herreshoff-designed 58-foot wooden ketch Quark which arrived in the port in 2007, and she embarks on daily sailing adventures on the bay and river. The Apalachicola Maritime Museum also offers educational and recreational boat tours, historical and eco tours, kayak trips, sunset cruises and excursions to pristine barrier islands, come celebrate the rich and diverse history of the three rivers that come together to form the Apalachicola River, the largest river in Florida.READ MORE

The Door County Maritime Museum at Gills Rock in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin, USA traces the area’s commercial fishing tradition and boasts the wooden fish tug Hope and a replica net shed which features fishing boxes, net reel and traditional fishing supplies. Come visit and explore, there's a shipwreck and scuba diving exhibit as well as artifacts from the bottom of Lake Michigan, plus an area devoted to marine engines. The Door County Maritime Museum also has a fascinating exhibit and information about Death's Door, a strait of water that passes between Washington Island to the north and the Door Peninsula rich in history and legend. Come learn the maritime history of the area in a whole new way with tablets provided or apps on your smart phone.READ MORE

The Hendricks Hill Museum in Southport, Maine in preserves items relating to life on Southport island from the 1800's to the 1950's as they say and visitors can view the seagoing tools of fishing trades and schooners, ice harvesting tools, wooden boats, navigational instruments and charts, carpenter's tools, pictures, clothing, household items and much more. The building house dates back to 1810 and the boatshop houses three exhibit rooms and a reference room with archival and genealogical materials. The Hendricks Hill Museum is free to visit and is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, come for a fascinating and informative visit.READ MORE

At The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Southport, North Carolina, visitors can learn interesting facts about tides, wind, ocean as well as stories of the region and their relationship and interaction with water. Our maritime museum is committed to preserving and interpreting materials and facts that relate to the maritime heritage of our town in order that future generations can be informed and educated in this regard. At The North Carolina Maritime Museum visitors can learn facts about pirates, pillage, blockade running, riverfront archaeology and many other fascinating nautical related adventures.READ MORE

Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton, Merseyside, was built in 1820 as a defence battery to protect the Port of Liverpool, and over the years this function changed to become a unique tourist attraction and maritime museum. Although the main function of this tourist attraction is that of a maritime museum, it is also a popular venue for musical concerts and cultural events. The museum at Fort Perch Rock features interesting facts relating to maritime history, military and aviation displays and exhibits featuring marine wireless communications devices. The maritime museum at Fort Perch Rock is worth visiting for an interesting, informative and fun outing.READ MORE

The Eyemouth Maritime Centre in Eyemouth, Scotland, is a unique maritime museum housed in a configuration of an 18th century frigate that has casually been berthed in the harbour, and with a gun deck perched on top and many exhibits to discover, there will never be a dull moment. Step inside the maritime museum and see the living quarters of that era that gives an insight into living conditions of crews of yesteryear. The Eyemouth Maritime Centre features permanent displays depicting lives of officers and crew as well as collections of models, photographs, archive material and an informative library that expands on the rich history that connects smuggling activities to our coastal town.READ MORE

The Busselton Museum in Busselton, Australia, comprises of ten display rooms that feature photographs, memorabilila relating to family tracings, maritime history of the city and much more. Located on one hectare of ground on the banks of the Vasse River, our museum is also home to crockery, sewing machines, clocks, cameras. The Busselton Museum features a unique replica of the Jetty Rotunda, as well as exhibits that expound on the diverse history relating to Busselton's maritime, forestry and agriculture. Our museum offers the ideal opportunity to learn about times long past, and to preserve stories and memories for future generations.READ MORE