Harbor Defense Museum
Free Today
The Harbor Defense Museum at Fort Hamilton tells the story of the coastal defense of New York Harbor from the Revolutionary War through World War II, housed in a preserved caponier — a Civil War-era fortification structure — within the active U.S. Army garrison at the southern tip of Brooklyn.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 – 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 – 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 16:00 |
| Sunday (today) | Closed |
Open Thursday–Saturday 10am to 4pm. Visitors must show photo ID at the fort gate. Call ahead to confirm hours.
Admission
Always Free
Free admission. Valid photo ID required to enter Fort Hamilton military installation.
Getting Here
R to 95th St, then walk