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 , adult: $10 suggested donation, child to age 18: $5 suggested donation.
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 -- March 17, April 21, 1:30 PM There are no JIBBOOMS in January & February.
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!
There is no Jibboom in Jan. or Feb.
2026 exhibitions
Seals & Society -- January 24- March 22, 2026
Greg Shea Tintypes -- opening January 31, 2026. In conjunction with the exhibition, Greg will schedule a day to create custom tintype portraits, watch for details.
last Sunday of the month, 6 to 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. Jan. 25
Some dates to put in your calendar for 2026.
22–25 April 2026: Council of American Maritime Museums Annual Conference Mystic Seaport, CT. 27–31 May 2026: NASOH Annual Meeting, New Haven, CT.
January 24-March 22, 2026
Seals and Society
Seals and Society, a traveling exhibition from the New Bedford Whaling Museum, opens this Saturday, January 24.
This multi-panel display dives into the daily lives of these remarkable, specially adapted animals—focusing on harbor and gray seals, the two species most common in our region. January 24
Opening Saturday, January 31
Greg Shea: Tintype Portraits
Last fall we brought artist Greg Shea to the Custom House to create custom tintype portraits. The couple at right had their's and their parents' portraits made by Greg in October. Amazing!
We've invited Greg back both for an exhibition of his own work-- elegant, sultry tintype portraits, and also an additional opportunity for you to sit for a custom portrait.
On February 14 Greg will once again set up his complete tintype studio at the Custom House. It's a 2nd chance to have your tintype portrait made--alone or with your sweetheart: an especially fitting Valentine's Day surprise! Reservation details will be available in next week's email blast.
last Sunday of the month: January 25, February 22, March 29, 6-9 PM
Open Mic at the Museum (see below)
third Tuesday of the month -- Tuesdays, March 17, April 21, 1:30 PM There are no JIBBOOMS in January & February.
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!
