Organization Details

The Museum is housed aboard the only wooden barge of the ?lighterage era? (1860-1960) that is still floating in America ? which has earned it a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Mission of the Hudson Waterfront Museum is to: ? Provide public access to the New York Harbor for use and enjoyment by the general public. ? Provide a unique facility capable of showcasing the waterfront's positive aspects and creating a cultural destination. ? Provide free and low-cost opportunities for education, exhibition, and the performance arts.

? Provide an educational curriculum and maritime/environmental education program for schools and organizations.

? Promote our rich maritime heritage via the historic preservation of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Barge #79 and advocate for developing additional docking facilities for historic vessels at town docks along our water highway.

The Lehigh Valley Railroad Barge #79, built in 1914, is the only floating wooden covered barge of its kind.

In her eighteen-year history as a showboat and classroom, hundreds of thousands have come to the waterfront to participate in Museum programs and events.

Address

290 Conover St.
Brooklyn, NY, NY 11231
(718) 624-4719

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