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The Noble Maritime Collection Welcome friends and fans of John A. Noble and Sailors' Snug Harbor! Noble, and to preserve Robbins Reef Lighthouse and the history of Sailors’ Snug Harbor.

The mission of the Noble Maritime Collection, an art and history museum in Staten Island, New York, is to present exhibitions and programs that celebrate the working waterfront of New York Harbor in the tradition of distinguished artist John A.

Sundays are a great day to ride the Staten Island Ferry! John Sanderson’s Arrival St. George (Pigment Print, 2019, 13 3/...
10/18/2026

Sundays are a great day to ride the Staten Island Ferry! John Sanderson’s Arrival St. George (Pigment Print, 2019, 13 3/4" x 20 1/2") is nostalgic for those coming home or an interesting sight for those arriving in Staten Island. It is available for bidding at The 38th Annual John A. Noble Art Auction. As seen in this piece, the influence of growing up in New York City’s Midtown Manhattan underpins much of Sanderson's work, which is rooted in a passion for architectural design. His work resides in a number of private and public collections, including the MTA Metro-North Railroad, New York Transit Museum, and the Center for Railroad Photography & Art. Add your name to this prestigious list with a ticket from noblemaritime.org/auction, where you can bid on it in person on Friday, November 13 at 6:30 PM or bid online through LiveAuctioneers at https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/434747_the-38th-annual-john-a-noble-art-auction/.

Halina McCormack’s aesthetic painting of a lighthouse (acrylic on canvas, winter 2025, 22” x 16”) is available for biddi...
10/17/2026

Halina McCormack’s aesthetic painting of a lighthouse (acrylic on canvas, winter 2025, 22” x 16”) is available for bidding in The 38th Annual John A. Noble Art Auction. She has been a resident of Staten Island since 1980. Born and educated in Poland, McCormack earned her MFA from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, with a major in Conservation of Painting and Polychromed Sculpture. She is an art conservator in private practice and recently retired as the painting conservator at the Hispanic Society of America since 1988. An active artist, she participated in shows at the World Trade Center, the National Arts Club, Art by the Ferry, and in her native Poland. This piece can be yours with a winning bid, which you can do in person on Friday, November 13 at 6:30 PM (tickets available at noblemaritime.org/auction), or online via LiveAuctioneers at https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/434747_the-38th-annual-john-a-noble-art-auction/.

Staten Islanders know this view by heart, and some of you may remember it from the museum’s Bayonne Bridge exhibition ov...
10/17/2026

Staten Islanders know this view by heart, and some of you may remember it from the museum’s Bayonne Bridge exhibition over 15 years ago! The Rainbow Bridge or Bayonne Bridge (Photograph with engraving by the Standard Engraving Co., New York, 1931, 9 1/2" x 17 1/2") by Maurice Schneidler has been donated by Bob Skeele and Carole O’Brien to The 38th Annual John A. Noble Art Auction on Friday, November 13 at 6:30 PM. This piece was featured in the museum’s Bayonne Bridge exhibition over 15 years ago. The American Institute for Steel Construction selected the Bayonne Bridge as the "Most Beautiful Steel Bridge" in 1931, choosing it over the George Washington Bridge. Purchase a ticket from noblemaritime.org/auction for a chance to win this piece in person or bid online with LiveAuctioneers at https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/434747_the-38th-annual-john-a-noble-art-auction/.

Few artists have painted dreams in color the way Marc Chagall (1887-1985) did. His tipped-in print Le Filigrane Violet (...
10/16/2026

Few artists have painted dreams in color the way Marc Chagall (1887-1985) did. His tipped-in print Le Filigrane Violet (1945, 10" x 8 1/4"), anonymously donated, is available for bidding at The 38th Annual John A. Noble Art Auction on Friday, November 13 at 6:30 PM. Born in Vitebsk, Belarus, Chagall studied in St. Petersburg before moving to Paris in 1911, where he absorbed influences from Cubism, Fauvism, and other avant-garde movements while developing his characteristic dreamlike imagery and vivid use of color. This piece would be the prize of any collection, so bid in person with a ticket from noblemaritime.org/auction, or bid online via LiveAuctioneers at https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/434747_the-38th-annual-john-a-noble-art-auction/.

Have you ever wondered what’s inside the museum’s archives? Starting tomorrow, you can find out! The Noble is one of mor...
10/15/2026

Have you ever wondered what’s inside the museum’s archives? Starting tomorrow, you can find out! The Noble is one of more than 300 locations that are opening up throughout all five boroughs during Open House New York this weekend. We hope you’ll drop in to visit us! Learn more about the festival at ohny.org/festival.

It’s that time of year again, so get ready! Here is the first of many works in The 38th Annual John A. Noble Art Auction...
10/15/2026

It’s that time of year again, so get ready! Here is the first of many works in The 38th Annual John A. Noble Art Auction: Soul of Sail by John Noble, NA (1913-1983). Donated by Matthew Goodheart, this is one of the rarer lithographs created by our museum’s namesake artist. An Academician of the National Academy of Design, he received its most prestigious awards and his work is included in permanent collections in this country and abroad. Join us at the museum on Friday, November 13 at 6:30 PM for a chance to bid on this incredible piece in person with a ticket from noblemaritime.org/auction. If you can’t make it, you can still place a bid online via LiveAuctioneers at https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/434747_the-38th-annual-john-a-noble-art-auction/

Save the date for Whistle While You Work : A Basket Weaving and Sea Shanty Workshop on Saturday, November 21 at 1 PM! Ge...
10/14/2026

Save the date for Whistle While You Work : A Basket Weaving and Sea Shanty Workshop on Saturday, November 21 at 1 PM! Get crafty with basket weaving while belting out sea shanties for a fun, laid-back workshop vibe as we conclude our exploration of what the “weary sailors” of Snug Harbor did in their retirement. Teresa Caliari will lead a mini tour of basket weaving and musical artifacts in the museum. Then Bob Wright will teach us about sea shanties - traditional work songs that sailors sang to keep rhythm while they worked. Bob will be our shanty man as we weave baskets singing traditional songs collected from the retired sailors living at Snug Harbor. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whistle-while-you-work-a-basket-weaving-and-sea-shanty-workshop-tickets-2003071805692?keep_tld=true

This workshop is made possible by a DCLA Art Fund Grant from Staten Island Arts, with public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

Calling all photography enthusiasts! We've found a new date for this exciting program. Join the Noble Maritime team on S...
10/12/2026

Calling all photography enthusiasts! We've found a new date for this exciting program. Join the Noble Maritime team on Saturday, November 7 at 1 PM as we embark on a photo walk inspired by our exhibition OCEANUS. Led by photographer and co-curator Michael McWeeney, our journey will begin at the St. George Ferry terminal with a short introduction before boarding one of the Staten Island Ferries for an afternoon of photography. You can get insight on how some of the photographs in OCEANUS came to be, all while creating a series of your own photographs during the round trip across New York Harbor.

Bring a love of photography and the camera of your choice (mobile phones are cameras too)…we provide insight but not equipment. This is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable, sturdy shoes.

Meeting Location: Empire Outlets, 55 Richmond Terrace, (Meet by the big 'EO' sculpture that faces the water.)

$30 | space is strictly limited | register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/photo-walk-visions-of-new-york-harbor-tickets-2003076088502

Bring your students to the Noble Maritime Collection for hands-on educational experiences that bring New York Harbor’s a...
10/10/2026

Bring your students to the Noble Maritime Collection for hands-on educational experiences that bring New York Harbor’s art, history, and maritime heritage to life! From printmaking and watercolor painting to navigation, lighthouse history, and maritime careers, our engaging programs connect classroom learning with real-world discovery for students in grades 1–12. Our programs align with New York State Learning Standards and can be adapted to meet the educational and sensory needs of learners of all abilities—book your school visit today through Explorable Places! Visit https://www.explorableplaces.com/places/the-noble-maritime-collection

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1000 Richmond Ter, Bldg D
Staten Island, NY
10301

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Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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