Waterfront Museum

This museum is free and only open 2 days a week: Thursday’s and Saturday’s. They have special events so make sure to checkout the calendar from the website. Is a small museum, love the ambiance and the decor. The views are just beautiful and Captain David he is very nice and friendly, he loves to tell stories and explain you more about the history of the boat. Also, they have Rube Goldberg machine which is super fun to see it in action!

One of NYC’s most unique museums! The museum features a great view and a large collection of bells.

I wanted to love it. I love maritime history. I expected exhibits like the Old Stone House. It’s two rooms and the captain telling stories. He was talking to other people and we didn’t engage. It’s nice that it’s there and restored but I would only recommend if you are already in the area.

Wanted to love it... But it was closed without notice on their website until I - finally - got there. Not easy to find street parking in Red Hook.
I would have given 1 star, but because they have a map on their website showing how to get there, I'm giving an extra star. Some of my pics also show the views from different angles to help you know when you get to the boat.

The Amazing Waterfront Museum
The 1914 Barge has been restored beautifully. So cool to be shown around by Captain David who lives there and to find out about the history of the barge and the area.
Free to enter, but you can give a donation if you wish.
Only open on Thursdays (4-8pm) & Saturdays (1-5pm) - I was lucky to go on a quiet Thursday evening which meant I was the only person there. Plus got some Amazing views of Statue of Liberty at Sunset from right outside the Barge. If your visiting from May onwards they hold lots of different events, so best to check there website :)