The Sandusky Maritime Museum in Sandusky, Ohio welcomes all to come enjoy a fascinating journey of maritime and fishing displays and exhibits just across from Battery Park Marina. Here there are artifacts from Sandusky area shipwrecks, learn about local wetlands wildlife and wetland ecosystems, see fascinating artifacts from Success a convict ship, the trade ship that turned into a floating prison, learn the history of the Lyman Boat works, discover the importance of Sandusky's commercial fishing and ice harvesting industries, and climb aboard a pirate ship and play pirate games, it's all here. Come learn how passenger boats made mass travel on Lake Erie possible during the 1800's and 1900's, they also have a kids zone with interactive, fun and challenging games, and there's a gift shop with prints, books, DVDs and other items, plus they regularly host fascinating events, come enjoy.READ MORE

The NJ Maritime Museum in Beach Haven, New Jersey is a Non Profit Organization with fascinating, exhibits, artifacts and collections, come view the large number of shipwreck artifacts recovered from various wreck sites here. They also have pre-historic fossils, antique navigational equipment, antique china, antique diving gear, old photographs and a rare postcard collection. The NJ Maritime Museum is dedicated to the preservation of New Jersey maritime history, with shipwreck database and they offer marine science camps, a true hands on, feet wet, marine and environmental education based learning experience.READ MORE

The Garibaldi Museum in Garibaldi, Oregon preserves the maritime history of the Pacific Northwest, displaying the 18th century sailing world and the story of Captain Robert Gray and his historical vessels, the Lady Washington and the Columbia Rediviva. They also cover the trade with the native Americans of the Pacific Northwest, come see display models and reproductions of the Columbia and Lady Washington, as well as the Columbia's figurehead, they also have reproductions of the clothing of the seafarers and musical instruments, and so much more. The Garibaldi Museum also features the history of the city, have kids stuff, and elementary school programs, they are handicapped accessible and group and children friendly.READ MORE

The Holyhead Maritime Museum offers a fascinating display and collection of exhibits detailing the maritime history of Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales. Visit the oldest Lifeboat station in Wales with a wonderful collection of exhibits, see the detailed models of ships that sailed the Irish sea over a 100 years ago, and learn about shipwrecks and the lifeboatmen. The Holyhead Maritime Museum is also home to a second world war air raid shelter which is a permanent exhibition, come test the air raid warning siren. There's also a cafe and licensed restaurant here, and all are welcome, come for a maritime walk back in time.READ MORE

The Museo Maritimo Ria de Bilbao offers fascinating collections and exhibition of the maritime activity of the Bilbao Estuary and its Port, and has two spaces, indoor and outdoor, and their purpose is to spread the history, culture and identity of the men and women who lived here, and their maritime traditions. The Museo Maritimo Ria de Bilbao is available for venue rentals ideal for hosting events, celebrations, conferences, receptions and more and the museum team will work with you to ensure success. Indoor areas represent themes of the Estuary, a seaport, a market and factory, and a shipyard and the outdoor area is located on the former site of the Euskalduna shipyard docks.READ MORE

The Harwich Maritime Museum in Harwich, Essex is located in the former Low Lighthouse built in 1818 as one of the lights highlighting the entrance to the harbour. Visitors to the maritime museum will be intrigued by the nautical memoribalia that includes interesting photographs, paintings, lighthouse bulbs and the ever popular ships in bottles. The Harwich Maritime Museum also has fascinating displays of uniforms and badges of the Royal Navy. Our maritime museum has disabled access to only the ground floor, and the top floor offers a fascinating view of the shipping activities taking place in the harbour. READ MORE

Newhaven Historical Society in Hastings, United Kingdom, is home to the Newhaven Local and Maritime Museum and houses an interesting and diverse collection of photographs and artifacts pertaining to the maritime history and local heritage. The Newhaven Local and Maritime Museum is filled with an enormous amount of valuable information about Newhaven and surroundings from prehistoric times, and the archives are filled with artefacts, documents, publications and photographs. As a maritime museum, visitors will appreciate the large collection of models, artefacts and photographs of lifeboats, and a section of the museum has also been allocated to the important ferry service between Newhaven and Dieppe. Newhaven Local and Maritime Museum was first opened by Newhaven Historical Society in 1971. READ MORE

The Shipwreck Museum in Hastings, United Kingdom, is a popular maritime museum that holds its visitors spellbound with the many fascinating and interesting stories of shipwrecks that have been discovered in and around the area. The remarkable geological and environmental circumstances surrounding the preservation of these shipwrecks is also explored by the maritime museum. The Shipwreck Museum, on one level which makes it disabled accessible, displays many of the artefacts that have been recovered from shipwrecks, with many of the objects pertaining to 1000 years of history. Profits from the gift shop help The Shipwreck Museum to update its interesting displays. READ MORE

The Great Lakes Lore Maritime Museum in Rogers City, Michigan showcases a wealth of memories of the history of people who risked everything to sail the waterways and Great Lakes, and make their living on the waters back in the day. Artifacts and exhibits include uniforms, personal possessions, navigational and other maritime tools and group tours are welcome, they also have School Classroom Educational Tours available on request. The Great Lakes Lore Maritime Museum presents the history of the Great Lake Shipping industry and the men and women who served then, there's also a wonderful Nautical Gift Shop with T-shirts, commemorative mugs, caps, lighthouses, compasses, and more, including one of Michigan's best maritime art galleries, come visit.READ MORE

The Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum in Bay City, Michigan features the Vietnam Era Navy Destroyer USS Edson DD-946, and is a unique visitor attraction on Bay City's riverfront. The Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum is a delightful maritime museum dedicated to preserving and promoting the USS Edson, and tours are available by appointment. They also have a gift shop, offer overnight and group events, and educational programs with hands on science and maths, come view the fascinating archives and displays on the ship, it's well worth a visit.READ MORE