MARITIME INDUSTRY MUSEUM AT FORT SCHUYLER

BRONX, NY

Holland Tunnel Ventilation Tower Looking west at sunset.
Holland Tunnel Ventilation Tower Credit: Colin Whiteside

The Maritime Industry Museum at Fort Schuyler in the Bronx, NY is dedicated to preserving the maritime history of the region. Established in 1985, the museum is housed in the historic Fort Schuyler, a 19th-century structure originally built as a coastal defense fort. Visitors to the museum can explore and learn about the maritime industry's rich history, as well as its economic, social and cultural impact on the area.

The museum features an impressive collection of artifacts, photographs, and interactive exhibits. Highlights include a replica of a 19th-century steamboat, a model of a battleship, and a large-scale model of the Hudson River. Visitors can also explore the fort’s history with guided tours of the fort, its fortifications, and its gun batteries. Additionally, the museum offers educational programming for all ages, including lectures, workshops, and field trips.

The Maritime Industry Museum at Fort Schuyler is run by the Throgs Neck Historical Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of the maritime industry in the Bronx. The museum is open to the public, and admission is free of charge. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10am to 4pm, and Sundays from 12pm to 4pm. The museum is also available to host special events, such as birthday parties, school field trips, and corporate events.

MARITIME INDUSTRY MUSEUM AT FORT SCHUYLER is a History Museum in BRONX NY. US MID #8403600910

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 74,258 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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MARITIME INDUSTRY MUSEUM AT FORT SCHUYLER
6 PENNYFIELD AVE
BRONX
NY
10465-4198

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MID # 8403600910
Name MARITIME INDUSTRY MUSEUM AT FORT SCHUYLER
Alternate Name MARITIME INDUSTRY MUSEUM AT FORT SCHUYLER
Classification History Museums, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 133789884
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 151,844
REVENUE 74,258
LAT/LONG 40.809146, -73.801884
CODES FIPS State Code: 36
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 011800
US Census Block: 1015