The Custom House Maritime Museum
January through March, our hours are Thursday through Sunday, from 1 to 5 PM. We also are open by appointment, call 860-447-2501.
April through December, our hours are Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays) from 1 to 5pm.
JANUARY
17 Tuesday Jibboom Club #1 GAM Coffee, cookies, good stories and dominoes.
1 to 4 PM. Donation for refreshments, only.
28 Saturday Opening to Good, Anne Kubitsky, artist, Exhibition:Opening, 5 to 9 PM at both the Custom House Maritime Museum & Provenance Center, with a Contra Dance, featuring caller Bill Fischer, following at 9 PM at the Provenance Center. FREE.
FEBRUARY
12 Sunday, Little Toot Valentine's Day Tea, with Linda Gramatky Smith reading from the children's classic "Little Toot" , and cupcakes from Sweetie's. Parent + child $15. Space limited. Call 860-447-2501 to reserve your place.
21 Tuesday Jibboom Club #1 GAM Coffee, cookies, good stories and dominoes.
1 to 4 PM. Donation for refreshments, only.
27 Seminar Topic: “Art of the Ask” with Harriet Grayson.
Monday, 9 AM – noon (also offered Wednesday, February 29, 5:30 – 8:30 PM).
Not everyone is a born salesperson but anyone can learn how to ask for money/donations for their favorite charitable organization. A skill-building workshop. Fee.
29 Seminar Topic: “Art of the Ask” with Harriet Grayson.
Wednesday, 5:30 – 8:30 PM (also offered Monday, 9 AM – noon )
Not everyone is a born salesperson but anyone can learn how to ask for money/donations for their favorite charitable organization. A skill-building workshop. Fee.
MARCH
8 Our Wild Neighbors, with educator Kim Hargraves of the Dennison-Pequotsepos Nature Center, a lecture that focuses is on being good stewards to the wildlife in our neighborhoods. Including what to do if you find injured wildlife.
6:30 PM. FREE members, $7 all others.
10 Shopre Birds & Water Fowl of the Thames River, with Maggie Jones , director of the Dennison-Pequotsepos Nature Center, 2 to 4 PM. $7 members, $10 all others.
13 Cartooning for Kids, for Kids 7 & Up, with artist Jon Buller, Tuesdays: March 12, 20, 27 & April 3, 4 to 5:15PM. fee $75, materials included.
6:30 PM. FREE members, $7 all others.
20 Tuesday Jibboom Club #1 GAM Coffee, cookies, good stories and dominoes.
1 to 4 PM. Donation for refreshments, only.
22 Thursday Anne Kubitsky - Opening to Good, Artist's Talk
6:30 reception, talk at 7PM. FREE for members, $7 all others.
26 Seminar Topic: Showing Gratitude to Donors with Harriet Grayson, Monday, 9 AM - noon. Learn how to cultivate and thank donors. A skill-building workshop. Fee.
APRIL
17 Tuesday Jibboom Club #1 GAM Coffee, cookies, good stories and dominoes.
1 to 4 PM. Donation for refreshments, only.
30 Seminar Topic: Public-Private Partnerships with Harriet Grayson, Monday, 9 AM - noon. A skill-building workshop. Fee.
MAY
15 Tuesday Jibboom Club #1 GAM Coffee, cookies, good stories and dominoes.
1 to 4 PM. Donation for refreshments, only.
19 Annual Chowda' Fest
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
AMISTAD: A True Story of Freedom
a new permanent exhibition
Vintage Dive Helmets on loan from Jay Kane, of Shoreline Diving, and dive historian Ed Uditis. On view through February.
One Small Boat by David McCulloch
Our favorite small-boat builder, David McCulloch of Old Lyme, has brought in three of his hand-built boats. The 14-foot paddle canoe, designed by Jon Persson of Essex, weighs 39 pounds. The 12-foot kayak, with a heat-shrunk aircraft dacron cover, is David's own design and weighs just 20 pounds! Are they canoes or kayaks? Read David's answer click >> here.
Montesi Ship Models
On view in our Lower Level Dan Wolverton Ship Model Gallery.
The Custom House Maritime Museum is OPEN all year!
January through March, Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 1 to 5 pm or by appointment.
April through December, museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday (closed Monday), from 1—5 PM, & by appointment - call: 860-447-2501.
Admission is $5, free for NLMS members and children age 13 and under, and by donation, only, every Sunday! Be sure to visit our Museum Shop for books & gifts with New London maritime & special exhibition themes.
