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The Custom House Maritime Museum is open every day, except Monday, from 1 to 5 PM!
New London Harbor Light is open for visitor tours on Wednesdays at 1 and 3 PM.
Space is limited to six visitors per tour and reservations are required.
Visitors meet at the Custom House Maritime Museum at 1 and 3 PM.
The tours raise funds for the restoration of New London Harbor Light--the oldest and tallest lighthouse on LI Sound.
Visitors receive a guided tour as they climb the 119 steps to the lighthouse lantern.
Call 860-447-2501 to make a reservation.
Suggested donation is $35 for adults and $15 for children ages 6 to 14.
This summer we will offer boat tours to area lighthouse every Saturday in July and August.
Wednesdays from 5 to 6 PM
Join host Dr. George Sprecace for New London Maritime Society (NLMS) Custom House Maritime Matters, on New London Metrocast channel 25.
May
19 - Sunday, 2 PM - Special Lecture - Capt. Glenn Sulmasy, Chairman, Dept. of Humanities, Prof. of Law, USCG Academy, will present a History of the US Coast Guard.
Admission for NLMS members: FREE, all others: $8 donation seating limited; call 860-447-2501 to reserve your place
21 - Tuesday, 1-4 PM - Jibboom Gams are back. They're every 3rd Tuesday.
Join Russ and Rob for good conversation, coffee, cribbage and treats. Donation for refreshments, only.
JUNE
15 - 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Frank L. McGuire Library.
18 - Tuesday, 1-4 PM - Jibboom Gam. They're every 3rd Tuesday.
Join Russ and Rob for good conversation, coffee, cribbage and treats. Donation for refreshments, only.
29 - The new Race Rock Light exhibition, at the Henry L Ferguson Museum, Fishers Island, opens. We will be scheduling several trips to Fishers Island, the museum (with lunch) this summer. Watch this site.
JULY
- Lighthouse Saturdays begin!
- Sweeties Bakery & Cafe will be offering Lobster rolls this summer on all of our Lighthouse Saturdays.
2 - Cartooning for Kids classes, ages 8 & up,with Jon Buller.
Four Tuesdays: July 2, 9, 16, & 23, from 3:40 to 4:30PM. Fee $75, materials included.
Call 860-447-2501 to register.
6 - first Sentinels on the Sound - Lighthouse Saturday
- The freedom schooner Amistad will visit on the pier.
- USCG Dixieland Jazz Band free concert on New London's Waterfront Park: July 6,
3-4:30.
- Our first Lighthouse Lecture takes place at 5:30 PM.
13 - Sentinels on the Sound - Lighthouse Saturday
- Lighthouse Forever stamp featuring new London Harbor Light issued. There will be a
ceremony at 10 AM beneath the Custom House Tent. Details to come.
- A new lighthouse stamp cachet, designed by Alan Bentz, will be available for
purchase for $5 and it can be cancelled at this time.
20 - Sentinels on the Sound - Lighthouse Saturday
- A two-hour boat trip to visit Ledge Light will take place at 4 PM. Reservations are
necessary, call: 860-445-9007 or 800-364-8472 for tickets.
27 - Sentinels on the Sound - Lighthouse Saturday
- A Lighthouse Lecture take place at 5 PM.
AUGUST
3 - Sentinels on the Sound - Lighthouse Saturday
- Renowned musician and photographer John Mock will present his unique multimedia
maritime concert presentation 'From The Shoreline' at the Custom House Maritime
Museum in New London, CT, Saturday, at 2 PM.
- USCG Dixieland Jazz Band free concert on New London's Waterfront Park: July 6,
3-4:30.
10 - Sentinels on the Sound - Lighthouse Saturday
- Nimble Arts Circus - prepare to be amazed! Presented on Waterfront Park in
partnership with the City of New London, Saturday, August 10, 2013; Juggling
Workshop 2-3 PM; two performances: 4-4:45 PM & 6:30-7:15 PM.
17 - Sentinels on the Sound - Lighthouse Saturday
- A two-hour boat trips to visit Ledge Light will take place at 4 PM. Reservations are
necessary, call: 860-445-9007 or 800-364-8472 for tickets.
24 - Sentinels on the Sound - Lighthouse Saturday
- Lighthouse Lecture take place at 5 PM.
31 - Sentinels on the Sound - Lighthouse Saturday
SEPTEMBER
7 - final Sentinels on the Sound - Lighthouse Saturday
- A two-hour
boat trip to visit Ledge Light will take place at 4 PM. Reservations
are
necessary, call: 860-445-9007 or 800-364-8472 for tickets.
- Lighthouse Lecture take place at 5 PM.
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
PERMANENT 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.
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, we're open Thursday through Sunday from 1—5 PM, & by appointment - call: 860-447-2501.
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 14 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.
