We're open Thursday through Sunday from 1 to 5 PM, Saturday from 10 AM. Call 860-447-2501 or email.
The Frank L. McGuire Library is open by appointment, email.
Admission: FREE for current members, individuals with current military or USCG cadet ID
Admission $10. Youth to age 16 - $6. Families $25. Group tour admission is $6 per visitor.
New London's Custom House Maritime Museum!
NLMS librarian Laurie Deredita's annotated 1874 map of the New London waterfront. Laurie Deredita, librarian of the New London Maritime Society's Frank L. McGuire Library, has researched the owners along the New London waterfront, who were named on an 1874 railroad planning map.
third Tuesday of the month -- Tuesdays, July 21, August 18, 1:30
JIBBOOM CLUB #1
Jibboom is not a 'club', but a friendly gathering with a speaker and refreshments. Please come and bring a friend.
FREE -- generously sponsored for another year by Rose & Joe Maco!
last Sunday of the month: May 31, June 28, July 26, August 30, 6-9 PM
OPEN MIC at the MUSEUM
Open Mic at the Museum meets from 6-9 PM the last Sunday of the month. Share your original music, poetry, prose, stand-up, or just say what’s on your mind. Hosted by Kenny 'Doc' Frasier.
$5 donation.
third Tuesday of the month, August 18 at 1:30 PM
JIBBOOM CLUB #1
Jibboom is not a ‘club’, but a friendly gathering, with a maritime speaker & treats.
One of our favorite speakers is back in August -- CT Port Authority Director Mike O'Connor. Mike will bring us up-to-date on State Pier and other matters relating to our ports.third Tuesday of the month -- Tuesdays, August 18, 1:30
Please come and bring a friend.
It’s free -- generously sponsored by Rose & Joe Maco.
on view through July 26
Community Collections -- Bernice Moore: Small Ships
Bernice Lorraine Moore (1904-1996) loved her collection of miniature ships, which always hung in a small glass case on a wall in her living room. Bernice worked as an overnight operator for The Bell Telephone Company for much of her life -- every evening she caught the bus to her work in New Haven just before dinnertime; she returned home in the early morning and went off to bed.
on view through November 1
Santos
photography by Johanna Case-Hofmeister
The exhibition features twelve images from Santos, created between 2023 and 2024. Spanning the desolate volcanic coastline of the Baja California region along the Sea of Cortez and the city of Mexicali, the photographs depict subjects ranging from whale bones to a crashed airplane. Santos will remain on view at the Custom House through November 1, 2026
Special exhibitions
Coming up
Reoccuring events
Saturday, September 19, 11 AM
Sound & Rhythm workshop ages 11-14
Join South African producer and musician Sam Nizmela for a high-energy, one-hour rhythm adventure where ordinary household objects become extraordinary instruments. Armed with pots, pans, and plenty of imagination, participants will discover how rhythm can be found almost anywhere.
Through clapping, snapping, drumming, and playful musical challenges, kids will create layered beats, explore the rhythms of South Africa and beyond, and learn how simple sounds can come together to make something unforgettable. No musical experience is needed—just curiosity, a willingness to experiment, and a readiness to make joyful noise.Let's get it started! Limited to eighteen participants, ages 11 to 14. $5, sponsored by NLMS, Advance registration is required. Sign up today at: https://events.humanitix.com/sound-and-rhythm
Sunday, August 30 6 to 9 PM
Open Mic at the Museum
Come for the creativity, stay for the camaraderie.
Our monthly Open Mic is all about good vibes and real connection. Hosted by Kenny 'Doc' Frasier, it’s a welcoming space for music, poetry, prose, stand-up—or just saying what’s on your mind.
This is a laid-back, live show where anyone can show up and share a few minutes on the mic. Try out new material, build your confidence, or just soak in the energy—it’s all fair game. And there are cookies!
All ages, all abilities are welcome. $5.