Where can you tour a magnificent 106' historic houseboat, row an elegant St. Lawrence skiff, take a thrilling triple-cockpit runabout ride, explore fascinating exhibits about the legendary 1000 Islands and see more than 100 historic pleasure boats on display, all in the same day? The Antique Boat Museum, of course, home of North America's original antique boat show and auction.
Our mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret boats and other objects related to the history of boating in North America and to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the contributions of the St. Lawrence River region to North America's boating history.
Our 4.5 acre campus is located on the banks of the majestic St. Lawrence River in the picturesque river-side village of Clayton, NY. Our galleries are overflowing with unique and beautifully-preserved examples of great North American pleasure boats. From May to October each year, our campus comes alive with boat shows, regattas, childrens' activities, guided tours, boat-building classes, elegant dinners and a wealth of other programs and events.
In case you missed the Fourth of July, 2008 New York Times Escape edition, the Antique Boat Museum appears as THE place to visit in the Thousand Islands Section as one of the top 25 destinations from Washington DC to Maine. Click here to read the article.
QUEST FOR SPEED EXHIBIT
Our newest exhibit, "Quest for Speed: The Story of Powerboat Racing" looks at the history, boats, personalities and records of more than 80 years of this loud, fast sport. It features things to learn, lots to do and of course, fascinating boats on display. "Quest for Speed" is open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Entry to the exhibit is included with Museum admission.
Our mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret boats and other objects related to the history of boating in North America and to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the contributions of the St. Lawrence River region to North America's boating history.
Our 4.5 acre campus is located on the banks of the majestic St. Lawrence River in the picturesque river-side village of Clayton, NY. Our galleries are overflowing with unique and beautifully-preserved examples of great North American pleasure boats. From May to October each year, our campus comes alive with boat shows, regattas, childrens' activities, guided tours, boat-building classes, elegant dinners and a wealth of other programs and events.
News from the Antique Boat Museum
BRONZE CASTING COURSE TAUGHT FOR BOATBUILDERS
In November, the Antique Boat Museum hosted a two-day Bronze Casting course. Boatbuilders, both professional and amateur alike, often find it impossible to locate authentic hardware when restoring an antique or classic boat. Course instructor Sam Johnson introduced students to the basics of patternmaking, sand molding, and bronze casting. This hands-on bronze casting course also covered tools necessary for casting and how to build a homemade furnace. Sam Johnson has been involved with boatbuilding for over 30 years and has taught casting courses all over the country. He currently teaches courses at the WoodenBoat School in Brooklin, ME, Mystic Seaport in Mystic, CT, and for the Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle, WA.
In November, the Antique Boat Museum hosted a two-day Bronze Casting course. Boatbuilders, both professional and amateur alike, often find it impossible to locate authentic hardware when restoring an antique or classic boat. Course instructor Sam Johnson introduced students to the basics of patternmaking, sand molding, and bronze casting. This hands-on bronze casting course also covered tools necessary for casting and how to build a homemade furnace. Sam Johnson has been involved with boatbuilding for over 30 years and has taught casting courses all over the country. He currently teaches courses at the WoodenBoat School in Brooklin, ME, Mystic Seaport in Mystic, CT, and for the Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle, WA.
In case you missed the Fourth of July, 2008 New York Times Escape edition, the Antique Boat Museum appears as THE place to visit in the Thousand Islands Section as one of the top 25 destinations from Washington DC to Maine. Click here to read the article.
QUEST FOR SPEED EXHIBITOur newest exhibit, "Quest for Speed: The Story of Powerboat Racing" looks at the history, boats, personalities and records of more than 80 years of this loud, fast sport. It features things to learn, lots to do and of course, fascinating boats on display. "Quest for Speed" is open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Entry to the exhibit is included with Museum admission.
