Monday, August 18, 2025
Boat the Blue Antique and Classic Boat Show Returns to Port Huron Antique boats from around the Great Lakes will be gathered at the James C. Acheson Marina on September 5-6, 2025. In addition to seeing vintage boats of all sizes, there will be plenty of family- friendly activities for guests of allTuesday, August 12, 2025
Award Winners Announced at the 61st Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction The Antique Boat Museum is delighted to announce the winners of the 61st Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction, a cherished event celebrating the rich heritage of recreational boating. This year’s show paid tribute to 150Thursday, June 12, 2025
Antique Boat Museum Opens for 2025 Season 2025 Admission Rates ABM continues to offer four admission packages, with full details available at abm.org along with on-line ticketing. Daily admission starts at $15 for adults, with discounts available for seniors, youth, families, and military personnel (active duty,Friday, January 31, 2025
Revisiting the No-Nonsense Nordic Tug 44, an American Classic The Nordic Tug 44 is one of those classic cruising boats that will never go out of style. Introduced in 2017 and still in production, the 44 is an upgrade and replacement for the NT 42, which was and is a terrific coastal cruiser. But there were a couple of issues in theTuesday, August 13, 2024
Award Winners at the 60th Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction CLAYTON, New York (August 6, 2024) – The Antique Boat Museum is thrilled to announce the 60th Antique Boat Show winners! Congratulations to all the award recipients for their dedication to preserving our recreational boating history. Check out the winners belowWednesday, May 31, 2023
CLAYTON, New York (May 25, 2023) – The Antique Boat Museum, North America’s premier freshwater boating museum based in Clayton, NY, announced today the details of their popular 1000 Islands Family Free Day that will be held Saturday, June 3rd. Free admission to the ABM is offered all day and fun family activities will beTuesday, January 31, 2023
Clayton, NY – The Antique Boat Museum is pleased to announce the 2023 Spring session of the Captain School at ABM with instructors Captain Tom Trovato and Captain Andrew Driver. The Captain School at ABM offers courses necessary to secure a captain’s license. During this session, the Operator of Uninspected PassengerThursday, January 20, 2022
This 'Cursed' yacht has been abandoned in South Africa for 20 years—and going to the highest bidder.
Saturday, July 17, 2021
The Antique Boat Museum will host the 57th annual Antique Boat Show Friday, August 6 through Sunday, August 8. Read to learn more about what all the boat show entails and how to attend!
Monday, July 27, 2020
The National Museum of the Great Lakes is pleased to announce, in collaboration with the Toledo Zoo, a small temporary exhibition entitled “What’s in a Name”. This exhibit, housed in the Reflections Gallery of the Aquarium at the zoo, is part of a larger collection of Great Lakes ships nameboards and tell the stories










