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Long Island Maritime Museum Committed to the research, preservation, and interpretation of our region’s rich nautical heritage.
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General Information: 631-854-4974 OR 631-HISTORY (631-447-8679)
Book a Sail on Priscilla: 631-494-9888
Monetary Donations: https://tinyurl.com/pk6r6329 or
https://tinyurl.com/8h9dkxuu
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/LI_Maritime
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limaritime/

One week from today is our Annual Boat Burning! Gates open at 5:00 and the boat will be lit after dark. Don't miss out o...
10/16/2026

One week from today is our Annual Boat Burning! Gates open at 5:00 and the boat will be lit after dark. Don't miss out on this one of a kind event that brings the community together every year.

Tickets are $5 at the door or can be purchased in advance at https://www.limaritime.org/halloween-boat-burning-2026.html

The wonderful volunteers from our Penney and Moonbeam Boat Shops took a shot at recreating a masterpiece! Our interactiv...
10/15/2026

The wonderful volunteers from our Penney and Moonbeam Boat Shops took a shot at recreating a masterpiece!

Our interactive exhibit all about the famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware" is included with museum admission and will be available until the end of the year. Bring your friends and family and take your picture, you can even enter our photo contest for a chance to win a sail for 13 people on board our Oyster Sloop Priscilla!

The museum is open 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday and 12pm to 4pm on Sunday

Spend your day off at the Museum! We will be open on Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. we wi...
10/09/2026

Spend your day off at the Museum!

We will be open on Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. we will have a volunteer tour guide available to answer questions you might have and show you around!

Our skilled volunteers at the Moonbeam Shop share their time, talents, and love of woodworking to produce a beautiful ra...
10/09/2026

Our skilled volunteers at the Moonbeam Shop share their time, talents, and love of woodworking to produce a beautiful raffle boat— and more—every year! Some members of the dedicated team are shown here building this year's prize.

Located just a short walk north from the other museum buildings, the Moonb Boat Shop is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday until noon and access is included with standard museum admission.

Priscilla has had a great season sailing the Great South Bay... and it's not over yet! This weekend is your last chance ...
10/08/2026

Priscilla has had a great season sailing the Great South Bay... and it's not over yet! This weekend is your last chance to sail on Priscilla before she comes back to the museum dock for the winter.

visit https://www.sailpriscilla.org/ or call (631) 865-9005 for more information

Did you know World Octopus Day is October 8th? Join us tomorrow for stories about this intelligent marine creature then ...
10/07/2026

Did you know World Octopus Day is October 8th? Join us tomorrow for stories about this intelligent marine creature then make your own craft to bring home. Fun for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers.

It’s free...but registration is required!

This is Priscilla's final week in the water until next year. Book a sail before it's too late!visit https://www.sailpris...
10/06/2026

This is Priscilla's final week in the water until next year. Book a sail before it's too late!

visit https://www.sailpriscilla.org/ or call (631) 865-9005 for more information

This year's Annual Boat Burning is fast approaching! Join us on Friday, October 23, for a night of music, food, and fun....
10/05/2026

This year's Annual Boat Burning is fast approaching! Join us on Friday, October 23, for a night of music, food, and fun. For over 30 years this event has been an opportunity for the community to come together to both honor and celebrate an incredible wood boat that has reached the end of its service.

For more info and to buy your tickets visit: https://www.limaritime.org/halloween-boat-burning-2026.html

Only one more week of sails! Book your Priscilla sail today!visit https://www.sailpriscilla.org/ or call (631) 865-9005 ...
10/02/2026

Only one more week of sails! Book your Priscilla sail today!

visit https://www.sailpriscilla.org/ or call (631) 865-9005 for more information

Address

88 West Avenue
West Sayville, NY
11796

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16318544974

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