The annual fundraiser for the NJ Maritime Museum is just a week away. Come join us on Saturday, September 8 from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Our theme this year is the impact of World War I on the [...]

A Presentation on Lighthouses by the New Jersey Lighthouse Society The goals and mission of the NJ Lighthouse Society include: Assist in restoration and preservation of American lighthouses Raise [...]

July 1, 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the infamous Jersey shore shark attacks in which four people were killed, one injured over twelve days and the entire coast was stricken with terror. [...]

We are pleased to invite you to join Capt.Steve Nagiewicz at the introduction of his new book Hidden History of Maritime New Jersey Join us at the New Jersey Maritime Museum on Saturday, May 7 at [...]

Hank Garvin left us all too suddenly in April, 2015. Hank was an icon to the Northeast diving community for over three decades. In that time, he captured countless photos of his dive expeditions [...]

Spring is just around the corner. And summer is not far behind.. The Maritime Museum is gearing up for another busy, fun and educational season. Our summer programs are shaping up for all ages.  [...]

While public speaking is nothing new for Carole Bradshaw, becoming an author is. Over the years, she has told the Fortuna story to many organizations throughout New Jersey. When a routine walk on [...]

It’s no accident that boats evolve from the waters they ply. The mariners of Barnegat Bay needed sturdy boats to move cargo across its choppy waters. Single-sail catboats were powerful vessels [...]

You are invited to join us for our next presentation!  Date: Friday, April 17 Time: 7 p.m. Guest Speaker: Gene Petersen RSVP: Reservations are required! Light refreshments will be served. An [...]

The New Jersey Maritime Museum will be hosting the following presentation: What: Guest Speaker: Trish Schuster – Horseshoe Crab; A Living Fossil  When: Friday, March 27, 7 p.m. [...]