Top rated Maritime museums in United States

Experience the best that United States has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 103 places from Maritime museum category.

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USS Laffey DD-724
Maritime museum
Celebrated World War II destroyer that survived many kamikaze air attacks, now serving as a museum.
4.90 (204 reviews)
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New Jersey Maritime Museum
Museum
Nautical-themed museum packed with shipwreck finds, photos, navigation equipment & more.
4.90 (192 reviews)
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Liberty Ship John W. Brown
Maritime museum
👍👍 This is a really unique piece of WWII history that most people probably wouldn't notice. We were told there are only 2 like this in the US that the public can tour. The volunteers at Ft McHenry (across the harbor) pointed it out to us the day before we went. Definitely plug the address into your GPS...
4.90 (73 reviews)
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The Landing Craft Support Museum
Maritime museum
👍👍 Great Museum Ship. Go visit and Donate to the ship if you can. She is the last one of her class
4.90 (54 reviews)
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USS Midway Museum
Maritime museum
Life-at-sea exhibits, restored planes & flight simulators aboard this legendary aircraft carrier.
4.80 (44.3K reviews)
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Battleship USS Iowa Museum
Maritime museum
Storied Navy warship offering kid-friendly tours (from the decks to the Captain’s Cabin) & exhibits.
4.80 (7.3K reviews)
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Maritime museum
Visitors can explore a retired Naval aircraft carrier, destroyer & submarine docked here year-round.
4.80 (7.1K reviews)
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USS Wisconsin BB-64
Historical landmark
Massive WWII-era battleship featuring tours, included with admission to Nauticus maritime museum.
4.80 (5.5K reviews)
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The Mariners' Museum and Park
Maritime museum
Remains of the ironclad USS Monitor anchor this extensive museum exploring global maritime history.
4.80 (2.8K reviews)
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Wisconsin Maritime Museum
Maritime museum
Restored World War II submarine, a 19th-century shipbuilding town & boat rides on the river.
4.80 (1.4K reviews)
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USCGC Ingham Maritime Museum
Museum
Coast Guard vessel from 1936 open to the public as a maritime museum & memorial.
4.80 (1K reviews)
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Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum
Maritime museum
Nautical museum on a former WWII Coast Guard ship, offering seasonal visits & overnight stays.
4.80 (653 reviews)
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Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
Maritime museum
Free entry, 9,000 square foot maritime center with a shipwreck gallery, theater & archaeology lab.
4.80 (578 reviews)
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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort
Museum
Waterside museum featuring exhibits on marine life, the seafood industry, pirates, boating & more.
4.80 (365 reviews)
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S.S. Lane Victory
Maritime museum
👍👍 As of June, 2021, the Lane Victory is open for visits again! The Lane Victory is a WWII Victory cargo ship that was built in Los Angeles and was in service for decades. Self guided tours are available, as well as friendly and knowledgeable crew members who can give guided tours. Visiting the ship is...
4.80 (237 reviews)
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Albacore Park (Portsmouth Submarine Memorial Assn.
Maritime museum
👍👍 I love military history and seeing the Ghost Reaper at the USS ALBACORE! Is definitely an amazing moment in time for all the Seaman the US ARMY WILL WIN AGAIN THIS YEAR 27-6!! Haha west pointers!! No no Annapolis!
4.80 (222 reviews)
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Museo del Mar
Maritime museum
Quaint maritime museum in cozy quarters showcasing model ships & vintage instruments.
4.80 (210 reviews)
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South Carolina Maritime Museum
Maritime museum
Small museum with various artifacts, photos & documents related to the region's maritime heritage.
4.80 (206 reviews)
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Maritime Museum Louisiana
Museum
👍👍 Cool museum. They do boat building underneath. The venue for events is also nice. Friendly staff.
4.80 (174 reviews)
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Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum
Museum
Museum featuring a collection of wooden boats, maritime equipment & vintage memorabilia.
4.80 (160 reviews)
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