Marine Reference and Professional Organizations: Maritime Museums

Our mission is to lead in the study, preservation and celebration of the cultural and natural heritage of the Connecticut River and its valley. By deepening understanding of the River’s importance to past generations, the Museum will inspire the stewardship of future generations. (from the site)

The mission of the New London Maritime Society's (NLMS) Custom House Maritime Museum is to protect and preserve New London's U.S. Custom House and New London Harbor Light and to promote and interpret the maritime life & history of the port of New London and the surrounding region through museum exhibitions and educational programs. (from the site)

Mission: Mystic Seaport is a museum that strives to inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience. (from the site)

Maine Maritime Museum celebrates Maine’s maritime heritage and culture in order to educate the community and a worldwide audience about the important role of Maine in regional and global maritime activities. (from the site)

"Where Maine and the sea make history. (from the site)

Over 30,000 photos of boats, fishing, and marine-related topics.

The Cape Cod Maritime Museum is a nonprofit organization based in Hyannis, Massachusetts, Cape Cod's first museum dedicated to the maritime culture of the area. Our goals include preserving the rich maritime traditions and history for which Cape Cod and the Islands are famous. (from the site)

One of Nantucket's historical sites. Check hours.

The mission of the Peabody Essex Museum is to celebrate outstanding artistic and cultural creativity by collecting, stewarding and interpreting objects of art and culture in ways that increase knowledge, enrich the spirit, engage the mind and stimulate the senses. (from the site)

The USS Constitution Museum ensures that the stories of USS CONSTITUTION and those who shaped her history are never forgotten, always remain relevant, and inspire as many people as possible. (from the site)

Through nautical exploration, hands-on exhibits and learning adventures for all ages, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum brings to life the stories of Lake Champlain and its people. Our mission is to preserve and share the rich history of the Lake Champlain region. (from the site)

Albacore sits in dignified silence on her concrete cradle alongside the Route 1 By-Pass. Volunteers from submarines in overhaul at the nearby shipyard provide the labor. A small Visitor's Center building is the starting point for touring Albacore. An audio tour system provides visitors with information about Albacore's unique external and internal features and relates experiences of some of her former crew members. (from the site)

"In 1971, A. Sidney DeWolf Herreshoff and Rebecca Chase Herreshoff founded the Herreshoff Marine Museum to preserve and perpetuate the unique accomplishments of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company. Today the campus encompasses a large museum facility, the old family homestead, six former company buildings, and a large portion of the company's waterfront. (from the site)