This place was very cool. I had no idea it was even here. We walked up to it and there’s a sign to ring the doorbell. You need to be let in the front door. We were greeted by a very nice man who welcomed us in. It was free to enter, but they have a donation box by the gift shop. This place was very big, and there were so much to see. We had such a nice time taking pics and looking at everything. They even had a boat you can go in and take pics with.

Gorgeous well-curated collection. While the New York Harbor is nowadays less important than other seaports, the history is worth telling. The tickets are pay-what-you-want but supporting the restauration efforts is very worthwhile.

Worth a visit. It's in snug harbor and its definitely a must see. They sometimes has sailor music going on in the museum. It's free and so much to see

Great museum with a great number of personal and maritime artifacts of the marine artist John Noble. The museum is located on the former grounds of the famous retirement home, Sailors' Snug Harbor, on Staten Island's North Shore. Its mission is to preserve and interpret the art, writings, and historical maritime artifacts of the distinguished marine artist, John A. Noble (1913-83)

Beautiful grounds the kids loved playing there great place for a picnic. Or of you want to snap some nice pictures there's a lot of options from scenery or ponds old houses Chinese garden.... Then you have the main attraction the Maritime museum it's an educational and a Hans on museum the kids will live playing with the ship bells and wheels while the adults can see salvaged ship wrecks. Would recommend it for adults and kids alike. But be sure to call before to make sure everything is open.

There was a very welcoming senior man who checked us in and gave us all the information we needed. You could tell he loved what he was doing and this added value to the experience we had there.

Well curated presentation of the work and subjects of a well known and respected local artist, John Nobel. Located in one of the residence building of a retired and disabled merchant sailors' home it has exhibits of his and others works of art with a maritime theme. Specific exhibits concern Kate Walker keeper of the Robbins Reef lighthouse from 1894 to 1919, memorabilia from the Snug Harbor sailors home, and the deckhouse of Nobel's floating home/studio. There are also two classrooms, an artist studio, and numerous finely made ship models. Free parking and wheelchair accessible.

Pretty fascinating, and very well curated museum on grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center out in Staten Island. Well worth the trip if you like historical/Maritime/NYC exhibits. 3 floors of exhibits. Easy Parking, no fee.

We came late in the day with only time for one museum and chose this one and happy we did. It’s a little hidden but plenty of signs to guide you to the front door where you have to ring a bell to be let in. We were greeted by a museum host who gave us information on how touring. It’s three floors and takes about 45 minutes to an hour to walk through. Wish we went with the audio tour but walk through had signs to read through. This museum is so cozy and you can go through at your own pace without feeling rushed. Really interesting items on display and would definitely recommend. They have an elevator for those who need and a great little museum shop. Donations were asked but not required for entry. Looking forward to returning.

Nice collection of art of John Noble and the cabin that he lived in and painted in, is on display in the museum

Such an amazing museum to explore. Glad to know about Noble Maritime Collection. Everything is well organized there. The tour guide is the nicest and knowledgeable person there I must say. Totally worth it!!!!

Visiting Staten Island, it was not our plan to come here but we are so happy we did! Learned the fascinating history of the lighthouse keeper, Katherine Walker, and the artist, John A. Noble. Just a gem of a museum, loved the experience. We were the only ones in the museum which was fun but the place deserves more traffic. Highly recommend!

Beautiful little museum of maritime history and art, tucked away in a Snug Harbor building. Very interesting exhibits on the history of lighthouses and ships in the NYC area.

This is a small, cozy museum that is not on the usual tourist route but it is well worth a visit. It is mostly concerned with the maritime traffic and culture of the first settlements of Staten Island. This model of a mastodon is here to represent the mastodon which was discovered to have roamed Staten Island about 10,000 years ago. The mastodons' hair was made with goat hair.

Hidden, low key, museum with interesting artifacts. Check it out. Technically free entrance with donations appreciated.

Wonderful maritime museum, beautifully presented and kept. Contemporary exhibits showing waterside history of Staten Island, oystering and other history. Located near the waterside formerly busy with boats and facing NJ.