Waterfront Museum
The Waterfront Museum is a floating museum and performance space aboard the 1914 Lehigh Valley Railroad Barge No. 79, a National Historic Landmark moored in Red Hook, Brooklyn. It presents exhibitions, circus performances, and programs celebrating New York's waterfront history and the culture of working barges.
Permanent Collection
The museum's primary artifact is the barge itself — a fully restored 1914 railroad barge that once transported freight across New York Harbor — along with maritime artifacts and photographs documenting barge culture.
Collection Highlights
Hours & Admission
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| ThursdayToday | 4pm – 8pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 1pm – 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Open Thursday evenings 4–8pm and Saturday afternoons 1–5pm. Special events and performances throughout the year.
Admission
Free Admission
Free admission during open hours. Donations welcome. Museum is housed on a historic barge.
Access & Getting There
Accessibility
- Historic barge; limited accessibility
Getting There
F/G to Smith–9th Sts; B/D/N/R to 36th St
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