Photo: Joe Buglewicz
Museums & GalleriesRed Hook

Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge

Description

The New York Harbor is a vital waterway for commuters, commerce and recreation—and this museum serves to promote historic preservation and protect the maritime heritage of one of the City’s most distinctive areas. Located in Red Hook, the museum features everything from a 94-year-old wooden barge to tugboats and a showboat captain’s attire. Group tours are welcome for tourists and schools.

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Location

290 Conover St Brooklyn, NY, 11231

Features

Type
Maritime/Waterfront
Culture & History

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