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Hudson River Maritime Museum

The Hudson River Maritime Museum, located on the historic Rondout waterfront, is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the maritime heritage of the Hudson River and its tributaries and teaching residents about these facets. With a collection of historical artifacts, educational programs, and annual exhibits, the museum offers a unique glimpse into the region's rich maritime history.

Hudson River Maritime Museum

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Group/Family Boatbuilding: Kingston Pram

May 10th, 9am–5pm Eastern Time (3 sessions)

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $695
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Build Your Own Skin-On-Frame Canoe

May 17th, 9am–5pm Eastern Time (6 sessions)

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $895
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Boat Owners Series: Basics of Epoxy

May 23rd, 6–9pm Eastern Time

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $58
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Half Hull Carving

May 24th, 9am–5pm Eastern Time (2 sessions)

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $300
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Make a Splint Weave Stool

June 1st, 10am–4pm Eastern Time

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $132
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Make a Wooden Block Plane

June 15th, 9:30am–4pm Eastern Time

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $208
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Wooden Spoon Carving

June 22nd, 10am–4pm Eastern Time (2 sessions)

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $230
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Skin-on-Frame Adirondack Guideboat

June 24th, 9am–5pm Eastern Time (7 sessions)

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $1,155
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Introduction to Lofting

June 28th, 9am–5pm Eastern Time

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $165
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Needle Felting: Right Whale

June 29th, 10am–1pm Eastern Time

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $116
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Project Managing Your Kitchen Renovation

July 10th, 5–8pm Eastern Time

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $72
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Make A Wooden Pen

July 12th, 6–8pm Eastern Time (2 sessions)

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $175
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Build a Live Edge Table

July 14th, 10am–5pm Eastern Time

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $180
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Wood and Resin Jewelry Making

July 20th, 10am–4pm Eastern Time (2 sessions)

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $220
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Couples Craft: Turk's Head Bracelet

July 30th, 6–8pm Eastern Time

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $87
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Introduction to the Lathe

July 31st, 5–8pm Eastern Time

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $72
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Build A Soapbox Derby Car

August 12th, 10am–4pm Eastern Time (5 sessions)

Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY

  • $116
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50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY 12401
Hudson River Maritime Museum
Kingston
50 Rondout Landing
At Rondout Landing
Kingston, New York 12401

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Description

Located on the historic Rondout waterfront, the Hudson River Maritime Museum was established in 1979 to collect, preserve, research, exhibit, and interpret a collection of historical artifacts related to  the maritime heritage of the Hudson River and its tributaries. This is the only museum in New York State exclusively dedicated to this mission.

In 2012, the museum partnered with Clearwater to build the Kingston Home Port and Education Center, also known as "The Barn", on the west end of the museum's property to serve as a winter Home Port for Clearwater and summer program and event space for the museum. In 2015, the museum purchased the former Rosita's Restaurant property (just east of the museum) and transformed it into the Wooden Boat School. In August, 2017, the Sailing & Rowing School offered its first youth sailing program, with one week of youth and one week of teen sailing instruction on the museum's fleet of 19' Lightnings. It has quickly expanded to include adult and youth sailing programs.

Today, the museum features annual exhibits, free public events, educational programs for adults and children alike, continually updated and improved by both staff and volunteers.


Reviews of Hudson River Maritime Museum

(5.0-star rating across 20 reviews)
  • Wooden Spoon Carving

    Anonymous review on 1/14/2024
    The first session was so much fun! Due to poor weather, the second session has been rescheduled. The rescheduling process was painless - we were all emailed and given a few possible reschedule dates. I really enjoy the pace of the class day, the size of the group, and the instruction from Kate was so warm, welcoming, and informative.
  • Build Your Own Adirondack Chair

    Reviewed by Daryl W. on 6/25/2023
    A well organized class that taught several woodworking skills with a variety of tools. The best part is taking home a great chair you made yourself. There is a fair amount of pre-work done to make the class move along smoothly. It is easy to move at your own pace and the instructor is hepful and can recognize when learners need more or less assistance
  • Furniture Restoration and Repair

    Reviewed by Christine D. on 4/24/2023
    Really great. I learned so much and realized how much patience is a part of restoration. Our teacher Max was terrific. Each project went home stronger and fresher than how it came into class. I really enjoyed the weekend.
  • Build a Live Edge Table

    Reviewed by Jamie P. on 9/18/2022
    This course was amazing! The location was charming and the class was informative and fun. My boyfriend and I left with an amazing coffee table that we absolutely love.
  • Make Your Own Ukulele

    Reviewed by Ingrid M. on 9/16/2022
    During the summer, I took a class at the Kingston Maritime Museum with guitar maker and woodworker Bill Sterling. We built our own Ukeleles from start to finish. it was hard and detailed work that took three whole days (and still needs a final coating). I learned some good woodworking skills, and although it was a big challenge, I had so much fun--hats off to Luthiers. Now I am on my way to learning how to play it. Thank you again. It was a fabulous opportunity that I will never forget.
  • Build a Live Edge Table

    Reviewed by Daryl W. on 9/3/2022
    The course was well organized. The instructor was able to give the right amount of attention to each participant. The workshop is well equipped. It was a great opportunity to build a table and learn how to use the equipment
  • Build Your Own Bookcase

    Reviewed by Jeanette R. on 3/7/2022
    I learned a lot in this course and really appreciated the instructor’s patience, humility, and knowledge. He was a wonderful teacher (Wayne Ford) and the shop itself was very spacious and pleasant (nice views of the creek!!). The class was limited to 4 people and that turned out to be an ideal number. Class participants were all nice too.
  • Make Your Own Firewood Rack

    Reviewed by zoe w. on 1/24/2022
    Great class! Wonderful teacher in Wayne! Equipment is top-notch. I would take a class every day if I could.
  • Wooden Spoon Carving

    Reviewed by Anne H. on 6/26/2021
    The location was beautiful and the instructor was amazing. All around great class.
  • Wooden Spoon Carving

    Reviewed by david r. on 6/21/2021
    Great class in a relaxed atmosphere led by wonderful instructor who guided us through carving techniques. Weather was perfect so class was held outside by the river an added bonus.
  • Wooden Spoon Carving

    Reviewed by Judith I. on 6/20/2021
    Fantastic teacher, environment, pacing, day.
  • Make A Wooden Pen

    Anonymous review on 2/18/2024
  • Boat Owners Series: Basics of Epoxy

    Reviewed by Gregory S. on 1/20/2024
  • Wooden Spoon Carving

    Reviewed by Jennifer R. on 1/14/2024
  • Build a Live Edge Table

    Reviewed by Carl P. on 9/12/2023
  • Furniture Restoration and Repair

    Reviewed by Nicole O. on 4/24/2023
  • Scroll Saw Ornaments

    Reviewed by Joe P. on 12/14/2022
  • Build Your Own Bookcase

    Reviewed by Brittany L. on 3/6/2022
  • Build Your Own Work Bench

    Reviewed by Michael R. on 2/27/2022
  • Sailors Valentine

    Reviewed by Marie N. on 2/16/2022

Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students who have taken classes at the Hudson River Maritime Museum have given positive reviews about their experiences. They mention that the classes are well-organized and cover a variety of woodworking skills using different tools. Students appreciate the opportunity to take home a finished product that they made themselves, such as a chair or a coffee table. The instructors are described as helpful, patient, and knowledgeable, providing the right amount of attention to each participant. The workshops are well-equipped and offer a spacious and pleasant environment. Students also mention that the location of the museum, by the river, adds to the overall appeal of the classes. Direct quotes from the reviews: - "Each project went home stronger and fresher than how it came into class." - "It was a fabulous opportunity that I will never forget." - "Great class in a relaxed atmosphere led by a wonderful instructor."

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