Best time to visit
Arrive within the first hour of opening for the shortest queues and best photo light.
City Island Nautical Museum & Seaside Day
Last reviewed June 2026 by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards
About City Island Nautical Museum & Seaside Day
Discover City Island's seafaring past, from oyster boomtown to a century of boat building, in a small weekend museum.
Tucked into a tight-knit island community, the City Island Nautical Museum keeps the area's maritime story alive.
What you'll see and do - Trace City Island's history, from a famous oyster hub to a century of boat building and sail making - Browse artifacts, photographs, navigational instruments, and historic vessel displays - Arrange a private tour by request - Pair the visit with a seaside day on City Island
Attraction Details
Facilities
- Toilets
- Gift Shop
- Baby Changing
- Food Options
- Parking
- Pushchair Friendly
- Wheelchair Friendly
Events at City Island Nautical Museum & Seaside Day
P.S. 175 Visits Nautical Museum
May 18, 2026
Third Graders from P.S. 175 The City Island School visited the Museum for a special tour on International Museum Day.
Museum Opens for the Spring-Summer 2026 Season
April 25, 2026 - October 2026
The Museum opened for its Spring-Summer 2026 Season, beginning with a Members Reception and then weekend hours through October.
Museum Welcomes Pace University Students
March 23, 2026
Students from Pace University visited as part of a Mellon Foundation grant project focusing on environmental justice and humanities.
A Conversation About 'Growing Up on City Island'
March 8, 2026
The Museum hosted a conversation with former PS 175 Principal Ena Ellwanger, who shared stories about 'Growing up on City Island'.
Urban Sketchers NYC Visit the Museum
February 19, 2026
Members of Urban Sketchers NYC visited the Museum to sketch its nautical treasures.
National Museum Day Celebration
May 18, 2025
The museum joined the celebration of International Museum Day.
Our Opening Day 2025
April 26, 2025
The museum opened for the 2025 season with a video capturing the scenes.
Plan Your Visit
Family-tested advice for a smoother day at City Island Nautical Museum & Seaside Day.
Who it's for
All ages
Getting there
Onsite or nearby parking available at 190 Fordham St.
Pro tip
Pack snacks, refillable water bottles and a portable charger to keep the day running smoothly.
Directions
City Island Nautical Museum & Seaside Day
190 Fordham St, City Island, NY 10464
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Last updated 6/23/2026
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