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 95 places from Maritime museum category.

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1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, CBMM
Historical landmark
Preserved 19th-century lighthouse once located in the middle of the bay with a sea hatch & lookout.
4.80 (117 reviews)
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The Noble Maritime Collection
Maritime museum
Museum displaying works by noted marine artist John A. Noble, plus his restored houseboat studio.
4.80 (115 reviews)
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Nuclear Ship Savannah
Maritime museum
👍👍 The ship is a time capsule and fantastic to see and understand -- you feel like you are with Judy Jetson with the furnishing and just seeing how the ship's equipment ran the ship... the visit was absolutely worthwhile and those who run the visits have such enthusiasm and passion for it that it makes...
4.80 (103 reviews)
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Reedville Fishermen's Museum
Museum
👍👍 Very nice museum. Much more than we thought. Lots to see both inside and outdoors.
4.80 (100 reviews)
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Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program
Research institute
👍 Nice place to visit with your family, and by yourself if you want to climb to the top of the light house. Take nice pictures, listen to the win and take in the beautiful view. It is a recommendation that if you want to same some money and if you have a family to consider the annual membership...
4.80 (92 reviews)
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Great Lakes Lore Maritime Museum
Museum
👍👍 Definitely a moving experience. Much more than what you would expect. An actual freighter captain is there to share his own wonderful experiences. There are tons of detailed models and interesting ship artifacts. There is a memorial room that you will just have to experience for yourself.
4.80 (70 reviews)
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The Steamer Virginia V
Maritime museum
👍👍 She's Back at MOHAI! Steamer Virgina V making way as the last of the Mosquito Fleet on her Seattle Centennial!
4.80 (61 reviews)
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Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum
Museum
👍👍 This museum is very small but they have very old, cool things. You can go here and take a look. There is a restaurant near by to eat.
4.80 (48 reviews)
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Susan Constant
Maritime museum
4.80 (44 reviews)
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Wavertree
Maritime museum
👍👍 Presumably this opened only recently to the public, since this low volume of reviews surprises me. This floating museum is a MAGNIFICENT experience, and costs nothing! Well maintained and restored (for the rigging and woodwork). Very friendly tour-guides/employees, especially the young lady by the a...
4.80 (32 reviews)
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St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
Museum
Climbing tours of an 1874 black-&-white striped lighthouse, plus a museum & shipyard playground.
4.70 (12.7K reviews)
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Soo Locks
Maritime museum
Engineering feat to manage ships of varying types with an observation deck & a maritime museum.
4.70 (4K reviews)
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USS Albacore Museum
Maritime museum
Museum offering tours of the decommissioned Albacore submarine as well as historical exhibits.
4.70 (1.9K reviews)
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American Victory Ship & Museum
Maritime museum
Fully restored warship from WWII & the Vietnam War now housing exhibits on maritime history.
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
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SS Jeremiah O'Brien
Maritime museum
Functioning World War II–era naval ship serving as a living museum for the Liberty class of ships.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Grand Traverse Lighthouse
Historical landmark
Historic lighthouse in Leelanau State Park offering tours & sweeping views from the tower.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Maritime museum
18-acre waterfront venue focusing on the bay & its people, with exhibits, activities & boat rides.
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Historic Ships in Baltimore
Maritime museum
Maritime museum with 1850s sloop-of-war & lighthouse, plus a submarine, Coast Guard cutter & more.
4.70 (973 reviews)
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Dossin Great Lakes Museum
Maritime museum
Sprawling facility with artifacts & exhibits detailing the Great Lakes & local maritime history.
4.70 (968 reviews)
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Eagle Harbor Lighthouse
Historical place museum
👍👍 The view from the window in the tower was incredible... So much history ... The crystal clear water and breathtaking seascape makes you feel like you're in a tropical oasis but it's chilly superior style instead. See the lighthouse it's incredible.
4.70 (891 reviews)
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