Here you find classic boat museums from all over the world.
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A passion for over three generations.The most comprehensive exhibition of fantastic models Riva takes now visibility thanks to the Bellini family, who for years collects and cares for these unique models built by Carlo Riva, which over the years ' 50 turned the family brand synonymous with elegance and perfection.
Among the models on display are unique specimens that make the collection of great merit for lovers of the famous RollRoyce of the seas.
The museum is at Corte Franca near Clusane (Italy)
The Antique Boat Museum is the premier fresh water nautical museum in North America.
Located in the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River, the ABM’s galleries overflow with over 300 unique and beautifully-preserved boats and thousands of recreational boating artifacts.
Our 4.5 acre campus comes alive with speed boat rides, boat shows, educational programs for all ages, special events and more.
Open this fall/winter Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. through December 20.
Located in the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River, the ABM’s galleries overflow with over 300 unique and beautifully-preserved boats and thousands of recreational boating artifacts.
Our 4.5 acre campus comes alive with speed boat rides, boat shows, educational programs for all ages, special events and more.
Open this fall/winter Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. through December 20.
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In 1978 a group of friends of Lake Como (Italy) founded an association: "The collection of Barca Lariana" in order to save the ancient and noble nautical traditions of their lake. The success of research it was found higher than expected, especially for the merit of the enthusiastic participation of the lake population we responded to this initiative with enthusiasm, giving very generously boats and relevant objects, but mostly passing on news and traditions grouped form one of the most important pages of the culture of lake Como.
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Inside the Yacht House, you will find a collection of antique wooden boats on display – courtesy of the Antique Boat Museum located in Clayton NY. (USA)
Some of the boats on display are from the original Boldt fleet.
The intricately-designed service bay features custom-crafted steel trusses, mechanical over-head traveling cranes, screw jacks and more.
Some of the boats on display are from the original Boldt fleet.
The intricately-designed service bay features custom-crafted steel trusses, mechanical over-head traveling cranes, screw jacks and more.
The New Hampshire Boat Museum is an educational organization focusing on the boating heritage and life on the lakes and rivers of New Hampshire (USA).
We serve the local community and visitors by presenting exhibits and outreach programs, events, publications and hands-on activities.
The New Hampshire Boat Museum was founded in 1992 by a group of dedicated antique and classic boating enthusiasts.
We serve the local community and visitors by presenting exhibits and outreach programs, events, publications and hands-on activities.
The New Hampshire Boat Museum was founded in 1992 by a group of dedicated antique and classic boating enthusiasts.
We are an exciting and award winning all weather attraction based on the waterside
in the Isle of Wight.(GB)
We are able to offer a fascinating collection of sailing and power boats of local and national interest to both family visitors and maritime enthusiasts alike.
Open throughout the year, our displays also include photographs, films, tools, artefacts, models, books and many other items associated with the history of boating over the past century. From unique trophies loaned by Dame Ellen MacArthur to classic wooden boats of international renown, we have something of interest to both children and adults.
The sweep of the wood grain against the current, the power of the motor propelling the skiff through the open sea, the tug on the fishing line, the sparkle in the wake of the sleek craft on its way to port...
The romance of boats and boating are an integral part of the Treasure Coast, where break-through advances in seamanship were created and where the rich system of waterways continues to beckon boat lovers from near and far. The Maritime and Classic Boat Museum (Florida USA)celebrates boating history and culture on the Treasure Coast and around the world.
It is now poised to move full throttle into the creation of expanded interactive exhibits, the construction of the Restoration Workshop, and the eventual development of a campus that will both preserve the past and open up the future to boat lovers.
The Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum in Alexandria (USA) expanded it facilities last fall with the addition of the new, 5,000 square foot, North Hall.
The new space is home to the Gar Wood Exhibit and The History of Chris-Craft Exhibit. The extensive display of Chris-Craft’s is a collaborative effort between exhibit sponsor, Alexandria Clinic, P.A., the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, and the Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club, who provided much of the historic research, documentation, and archive images.
The new space is home to the Gar Wood Exhibit and The History of Chris-Craft Exhibit. The extensive display of Chris-Craft’s is a collaborative effort between exhibit sponsor, Alexandria Clinic, P.A., the Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum, and the Chris-Craft Antique Boat Club, who provided much of the historic research, documentation, and archive images.
Visitors to the Museum encounter Chesapeake Bay (USA) history first-hand through real people, real work, and original artifacts, visual arts, and indigenous water craft. Options to explore this history are offered through interactive exhibits, land and water tours, and special events.
There is something different every day – get your hands wet exploring a waterman’s shanty, talk with a boat builder or visiting captain about his vessel, or climb to the top of an 1879 lighthouse for a view of the harbor.
There is something different every day – get your hands wet exploring a waterman’s shanty, talk with a boat builder or visiting captain about his vessel, or climb to the top of an 1879 lighthouse for a view of the harbor.
We offer three museum sites (USA) that each highlight different aspects of Door County maritime history. A two- or three-day trip is an ideal way to explore each unique site as you travel from Sturgeon Bay along the Door County peninsula.
The Michigan (USA) Maritime Museum is dedicated to the preservation of Michigan Great Lakes and waterways maritime history and culture.
The Museum collects objects related to the maritime history of the Great Lakes with an emphasis on items pertaining to the state of Michigan.
The Museum collects objects related to the maritime history of the Great Lakes with an emphasis on items pertaining to the state of Michigan.
The Boating Museum has assembled a collection of more than 100 wooden boats built in the Finger Lakes (USA) over the past 100 years, as well as numerous related artifacts and extensive reference material. Education, restoration and preservation are the key elements of the museum’s mission.
The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent (USA) is the nation's only public museum dedicated solely to powerboat racing. Formed in 1983, our Mission: Honor, Celebrate and Preserve the Legacy of Unlimited Hydroplane Racing.
The museum features an incredible collection of vintage hydroplanes spanning seven decades, including boats that have won 17 Gold Cups.
The center for wooden boats is a hands-on maritime museum where every visitor has opportunities to engage in heritage experiences.
CWB (USA) is a laboratory of learning using hands and minds. Come as you are and you will leave with calluses on your hands, shavings in your hair, maritime skills in your brain and pride of what you have achieved.
CWB (USA) is a laboratory of learning using hands and minds. Come as you are and you will leave with calluses on your hands, shavings in your hair, maritime skills in your brain and pride of what you have achieved.
On the western shore of Lake Como (Italy) , about ten kilometres north of Menaggio, you will find the Museum of barca lariana, an extraordinary collection of memorabilia that show the navigation on Lake in recent centuries.
The artifacts, over 500 of which 130 vessels built on the Lake, all of great interest both for technicians and historians, were classified and exhibited in a spinning mill of 800 to Pianello del Lario.
The artifacts, over 500 of which 130 vessels built on the Lake, all of great interest both for technicians and historians, were classified and exhibited in a spinning mill of 800 to Pianello del Lario.
Welcome to the one-of-a-kind Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre at Ontario (CND) where we preserve the traditions of the steamship, boat building and resort era while continually educating the public about these fascinating times
Step into the past to explore what it truly means to spend a summer in Muskoka.
Walk through a living postcard onto to the freight deck and meet the crew of our Steamship.
THE HERRESHOFF MARINE MUSEUM / AMERICA'S CUP HALL OF FAME is dedicated to the education and inspiration of the public through presentations of the history and innovative work of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and the America's Cup competition.
The Museum, bordering beautiful Narragansett Bay, in Bristol, Rhode Island (USA), is one of the nation's most important historic maritime treasures.
We regularly host classic yacht regattas, sponsor symposia on classic yacht design and restoration, and operate an outstanding sailing school for youth and adults.
We celebrate excellence in design, innovation, education, and technology.
The Tahoe Maritime Museum (USA) was founded in 1987 by those dedicated to preserving the rich maritime history of Lake Tahoe. In 2008 the museum moved into its current location in Homewood, California on the west shore. The TMM is a non-profit 501(c)3 striving to be a good steward of our local, regional, and maritime history. We have exhibits, family programs, school tours, and more!
The archives of Chris-Craft Industries were acquired by the Museum in 1986. Comprising more than 350 linear feet of records, this collection is considered one of the most complete histories of a boatbuilding company. The collection covers all models produced by Chris-Craft from 1922 through 1980 and consists of the major components.
Discover North Carolina’s rich maritime history, coastal heritage and marine environments in the three North Carolina Maritime Museums.
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport each offer unique exhibits and programs designed for all ages. See relics pulled from the deep, build a boat, follow Civil War battles fought along the coast, cast a line and learn about the state’s seafood industry, sail or paddle along waterways, and retrace Blackbeard’s voyages and ultimate demise.
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport each offer unique exhibits and programs designed for all ages. See relics pulled from the deep, build a boat, follow Civil War battles fought along the coast, cast a line and learn about the state’s seafood industry, sail or paddle along waterways, and retrace Blackbeard’s voyages and ultimate demise.
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