Waterfront Museum & Showboat Barge
Address:
290 Conover St
Brooklyn
Category: Museums & Collections
Hours: Visit by appointment or during scheduled programs.
Floating museum housed in a restored 1914 railroad barge, it is the only surviving wooden covered barge of the lighterage era still afloat. The museum has a permanent exhibit of artifacts, features exhibitions and serves as a classroom to bring maritime history to life for students and visitors.