The Custom House Maritime Museum
Our winter hours, January through March, are Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 1 to 5pm, or by appointment (call 860-447-2501).
Cribbage Fridays, two sessions: 1-3 and 6:30-8:30 PM
Join our Cribbage Fridays, held the 2nd Friday of every month. Beginners welcome. FREE for members, $3 all others.
Third Thursday lecture: 6:30-8:00 PM
Three's a Charm: A Casualty of the 1938 Hurricane?,
with Mark Munro
Join diver and shipwreck sleuth Mark Munro for a thrilling talk about his investigation of a shipwreck in Fisher's Island Sound.
On September 21st, 1938 a category three hurricane struck the woefully unprepared and ill informed New England coast. This powerful storm claimed the lives of 682 people and 5974 vessels were lost, damaged, or destroyed. In this presentation Mark will explore the discovery of a shipwreck, located off the Connecticut coast within Fishers Island Sound, which was previously unknown and has yet to be identified. Is she, as the evidence would suggest, a casualty of the hurricane dubbed the “Long Island Express?”
Admission $10, members $8.
Youth Workshop, 10-11:30 AM
Introduction to Cartooning Basics, with Jon Buller
Graphic novelist Jon Buller will teach an introductory workshop on Cartooning. Ages 8 to16. Fee: $15. (Snow date March 13). Materials included. Call 860-447-2501 to register.
Cribbage Fridays, two sessions: 1-3 and 6:30-8:30 PM
Join our Cribbage Fridays, held the 2nd Friday of every month. Beginners welcome. FREE for members, $3 all others.
Cribbage Fridays, two sessions: 1-3 and 6:30-8:30 PM
Join our Cribbage Fridays, held the 2nd Friday of every month. Beginners welcome. FREE for members, $3 all others.
Oyster Trip 10AM to 5 PM
See aquaculturist Don Bell's collection of all things Oyster and hear John M. Kochiss, author of Oystering from New York to Boston, on this special oyster excursion. We will take a van or carpool (depending on the number of people) to Mr. Bell's Trumbull home. Call to register: 860-447-2501. Fee $35, $25 for members.
Cartooning Workshop, March 18, 25, April 1,8, 4:00-5:30 PM
In this 4-session class, Jon Buller teaches the techniques necessary to create a cartoon. Class size is strictly limited to allow time for one-on-one direction. Ages 8 to 16. Fee: $45. Materials included. Enrollment limited to 15 students.
To register call 860-447-2501.
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
The Awesome Oyster extended through April 18.
Two Small Boats by David McCulloch
Our favorite small-boat builder, David McCulloch of Old Lyme, has brought in two of his hand-built boats--perfect, by the way, for birding in the marsh! 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!
Bird Photographs
by Hank Golet of Old Lyme.
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 12 and under, and Free to everyone every Sunday!
Be sure to visit our Museum Shop for books & gifts with New London maritime & special exhibition themes.
