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City Island Nautical Museum

City Island· Bronx1 hourhistoryspecialty

The City Island Nautical Museum documents the maritime history of City Island, the small Bronx peninsula whose boatyards built some of America's most celebrated racing yachts including seven America's Cup defenders. Housed in a former public school, it celebrates the island's unique identity as a maritime community within New York City.

Permanent Collection

Photographs, boat models, tools, and memorabilia documenting City Island's boatbuilding heritage, the America's Cup connection, and everyday life on this unusual fishing and sailing enclave in the Bronx.

Collection Highlights

America's Cup yacht construction photographsHistoric boatbuilding tools and equipmentPhotographs of City Island's fishing industryShip models and maritime charts
Explore the Collection

Hours & Admission

Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayTodayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday1pm – 5pm
Sunday1pm – 5pm

Open weekends only, Saturday and Sunday 1–5pm.

Admission

Free Admission

Free admission. Donations welcome.

Access & Getting There

Accessibility

  • ♿ Wheelchair accessible

Getting There

6 to Pelham Bay Park, then BX29 bus to City Island

Plan Your Visit

190 Fordham St, City Island, Bronx, NY 10464

Get DirectionsMuseum Website

Call: (718) 885-0008

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