Last December, we announced that we could not conduct our normal fundraiser in September due to the lingering risk from the COVID-19 pandemic. As an alternate method to raise funds, we also [...]

As Jim mentioned in the Holiday newsletter, we are looking for alternative ways to raise funds to support our ongoing efforts to promote and preserve our New Jersey maritime history. With the [...]

Life is almost “normal”.  We are open to the public for winter hours.   Masks are mandatory as is social distancing. But we welcome your visit, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 [...]

We are pleased to present the 2020 edition of our museum brochure.  These brochures are available all over the museum.  They are also available at most highway service plazas, transportation hubs [...]

Our next presentation at Buckalew’s Bar & Restaurant will take place Friday, October 25th. The presentation begins at 7 pm. Complimentary hor d’oeuvres will be served starting at [...]

If you weren’t at the NJ Maritime Museum fundraiser Saturday night, well, you were at the wrong place. Perfect weather. A great turnout. Thanks to the local businesses – LBI and [...]

Early in September, we had a visit to the museum by Elmer Smith and his family. As he was leaving, he expressed appreciation for the hospitality and promised to be in touch with some information [...]

I recently read a book titled “Into the Raging Sea” by Rachel Slade. This is the story of the sinking and loss of the container ship SS El Faro and all 33 of her crew. El Faro was designed and [...]