Waterfront Museum050

The Waterfront Museum was founded in 1986 to provide programs in education and culture aboard an historic vessel and to advocate for and expand public waterfront access in the NY Metropolitan area. The Museum relocated to Brooklyn in 1994.

With a permanent exhibit of artifacts and hands-on experiences - including knot-tying, why boats float, identification of the different types of vessels that crisscross the harbor daily, feeling the decks move beneath their feet, hearing waterfront sounds, and understanding the tides - the barge serves as a "floating classroom" for numerous school visits.

The museum frequently hosts family friendly shows and music programs. Check our calendar for the schedule.

Membership is $50 and up/year.