Antique Boat Museum

The Antique Boat Museum is the premier fresh water nautical museum in North America. Located in the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River, the ABM’s galleries overflow with over 300 unique and beautifully-preserved boats and thousands of recreational boating artifacts. From May through October, our 4.5 acre campus comes alive with speed boat rides, boat shows, educational programs for all ages, special events and more. Our 4.5 acre campus is located on the banks of the majestic St. Lawrence River in the picturesque riverside village of Clayton, NY. Our galleries are overflowing with unique and beautifully-preserved examples of great North American watercraft. From May to October each year, our campus comes alive with boat shows, regattas, childrens' activities, guided tours, boat-building classes and a wealth of other programs and events.