Upcoming Workshop:

Introduction to Marlinspike Seamanship

May 17, 2025 1:00 pm

Join HMM curator, Evelyn Ansel for this Introduction to Marlinspike Seamanship for up to 12 participants at the Museum. This workshop is scheduled from 1:30pm-3:00pm and is for adults 18+.

Upcoming Community Events

May 22, 2025 6:00 pm

Machine Guns in Narragansett Bay

Virtual Model Room Tour

We are excited to bring you this web-based tour of the N.G.H. Model Room, courtesy of Halsey C. Herreshoff and supported by the HArT Recovery Program.

Latest Museum News

Press Release: The America’s Cup Hall of Fame to Induct Jimmy Spithill, Paul Cayard, and Susan Henn 

To be hosted on October 16th at New York Yacht Club

VISIT

The Museum is currently closed for the winter season. Schedule a visit by contacting us at tours@herreshoff.org

LEARN

Our range of programming for youth and adults, both on shore and on the water, make HMM a unique center for learning and historical perspective.

SUPPORT

Your support can make all the difference as we seek to preserve the Herreshoff legacy for marine & industrial innovation, and develop a sustainable institution.

April 17, 2025

Press Release: The America’s Cup Hall of Fame to Induct Jimmy Spithill, Paul Cayard, and Susan Henn

January 2, 2025

Remote Research Opportunities at HMM

November 21, 2024

2025 Lecture Schedule

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Explore our Museum


America's Cup

Hall of Fame


The America's Cup Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to yachting's most distinguished competition.

Waterfront


Come by water and stay or walk our docks to experience the heart of the Rhode Island coastline.

Building 28


Building 28 was the home to the construction of a 37’ tall model of 1903 Herreshoff-built America’s Cup defender RELIANCE and continues to be a place of creation.

Hall of Boats


As a result of more than thirty-five years of careful documentation, acquisition and restoration, the Museum boasts over sixty significant boats.

Rebecca Chase Herreshoff Library


The primary research resource and repository of manuscripts of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company (1863-1945) and the Herreshoff family.

Herreshoff Events


From Lecture Series to Community Events, there is always something happening at the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol.

Employment Opportunities


HMM has job openings available in retail, sailing and finance.

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