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Waterfront Museum

Red Hook

Float through maritime history aboard the Lehigh Valley Barge No. 79, the last surviving wooden covered cargo barge from New York Harbor's heyday. This free floating museum offers vintage artifacts, an mesmerizing audiokinetic ball machine, and sunset views of the Statue of Liberty from its Red Hook dock.

Family-friendly
Maritime history
Free admission
Waterfront views

Tips

"one of the coolest free things to do in Brooklyn" (Your Brooklyn Guide)
⚙️don't miss the mesmerizing Rube Goldberg-style ball machine
🔔ring the ship bells and browse the vintage photo collection

Waterfront Museum

290 Conover St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, USA

Upcoming at Waterfront Museum

Saturday, Jun 13
Open Hours - Waterfront Barge Showboat & Museum

Open Hours - Waterfront Barge Showboat & Museum

June 13 at 1pm

Step aboard a floating piece of Brooklyn history. This 1914 barge turned museum offers free tours led by Captain David, who lives aboard and spins tales of harbor life while you explore restored quarters and catch sunset views of Lady Liberty.

Open Hours

Open Hours

June 13 at 1pm

Step aboard a 1914 barge that's been converted into one of NYC's quirkiest museums. Captain David lives here and loves spinning tales about maritime history while you explore his floating home, complete with a working Rube Goldberg machine and unbeatable sunset views of Lady Liberty.

Waterfront Museum Tour

Waterfront Museum Tour

June 13 at 1pm

Step aboard a 1914 wooden barge with Captain David and hear tales of New York Harbor while soaking up waterfront views of Lady Liberty. The last of its kind, this floating museum is small, quirky, and totally free.