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Located on the Rondout Creek, Kingston, NY.
HRMM is an educational hub that includes an extensive collection of maritime artifacts and historic vessels as well as offering tours on our own solar-powered boat Solaris. MUSEUM HOURS 11am-5pm Closed on Tuesdays GUIDED TOURS Friday, Saturday & Sunday at 1:00 Pm
Our campus is also home to our Wooden Boat School and Sailing School, a marina with public docking, and the homeport barn—a public events space. |
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Upcoming Events & Classes
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Guided Museum Tours
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 1:00 PM |
Follow the River Lecture Series
June 4th, June 11th & more! |
Make A Cheese Slicer & Charcuterie Board
May 24th -25th |
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Revolution Rumblings on the Rondout
Saturday July 26th 4:00pm - 7:00pm As we prepare for the 250th anniversary of the revolutionary war next year, this event takes a look at 1775, the year before the Revolution began. What was happening here on the Rondout? Were people thinking about revolution? And how was life about to change forever? This Event includes: -A lecture on the revolutionary war -Historical re-enactors -Live outdoor music from the Yankee Brass Band -Boat tours of strategic military points of interest aboard our solar powered vessel Solaris -Chicken BBQ Dinner Options Entry is free with museum admission. Solaris rides at the standard price. Solaris Schedule Revolutionary War Boat Tours: 4:15 PM 5:00 PM 5:45 PM CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SOLARIS TOURS |
Sail Tales: Story Hour for Kids!
First Saturday of every month
A delightful free story hour for kids! Join us in the museum, surrounded by incredible historical treasures from the Hudson River's rich past, as our storytellers read aloud an enchanting seafaring story! Afterwards explore the museum on your own.
Free for families. No need for advance registration, we'll see you there!
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Industrial History Driving Tour
Learn about the industries that made this country on a behind-the-scenes tour from the comfort of your own car. Includes three museums! Ticket includes admission and a guided tour of The Hudson River Maritime Museum, the Century House, and the D&H Canal Museum Join the Hudson River Maritime Museum, as we lead an informative and fascinating driving tour about the Delaware & Hudson Canal and the industrial history of Kingston and the surrounding area. Learn about the mines, the cement, and the canals that built up the state and city of New York on a behind-the-scenes tour, from the comfort of your own car. Including in-depth guided tours of three local museums, the Hudson River Maritime Museum, the Century House, and the D&H Canal Museum. |
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ExhibitsThe museum features hundreds of items from our extensive collection, including works of art and artifacts, historic vessels, and more. Explore at your leisure or take a guided tour!
On the WaterWe are the only accredited US Sailing school in the Hudson Valley and offer youth and adult sailing classes, and occasional US Sailing instructor certification classes,
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In the Wood ShopThe Wooden Boat School offers a variety of introductory and advanced courses to help facilitate growth in woodworking, boat building, and traditional crafts.
Follow the RiverOur lecture and film series hosts historians, authors, and maritime experts for engaging illustrated talks on a variety of regional history, and maritime subjects.
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Aboard SolarisOur 100% solar-powered tour boat operates May through October with specially themed cruises on the Rondout Creek and Hudson River.
School Programs The museum is the ideal place for your students to learn about maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries and related industries. We offers field trips, hands-on-workshops, boat tours, and in-class programs. .
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Inside the ArchivesHudson River Maritime Museum has over 1 million artifacts in its collection and can provide support research on all aspects of Hudson River history.
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Digital CollectionsThe Hudson River Maritime Museum has made a selection of its archival collections available online through New York Heritage.
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DockingThe museum's docks are available for any transient boaters in need of overnight or short-term docking.
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Become a member of Hudson River Maritime Museum today.
Receive benefits like unlimited free museum admission, discounts on classes, programs, and in the museum store, plus invitations to members-only events, and more!
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More Than a Museum
SolarisHudson River cruises aboard our solar-powered boat!
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Sailing SchoolSailing Classes for adults & youth!
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Wooden Boat SchoolClasses in woodworking, boat building, traditional crafts, & more!
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