It's Summer at Herreshoff!

The Herreshoff board has enthusiastically offered to match the first $20,000 raised this summer. This is a great opportunity to double your impact! Click Here to read more.

Live Music on the Waterfront | Thursdays, July 11 to August 29 | BYOB & Food Vendors

Experience an unforgettable summer of music at the 2024 Summer Concert Series!

Upcoming Community Events

September 5, 2024 6:00 pm

“Sailing Alone: A History” by Richard J. King

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: ACHoF to Award The Sir Richard F. Sutton Medal to Vincenzo “Cino” Ricci and Louis Vuitton 

The Herreshoff Marine Museum / America’s Cup Hall of Fame will award the Sir Richard Francis Sutton Medal to Cino Ricci (b.1934) and Louis Vuitton (founded 1854).

VISIT

The Museum is currently open for the Summer Season: Tuesday to Saturdays from 10am to 5pm and Sundays from Noon to 5pm.

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.

July 17, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: ACHoF to Award The Sir Richard F. Sutton Medal to Vincenzo “Cino” Ricci and Louis Vuitton

June 13, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Announcing The 2024 Music Series Presented by ACL

May 22, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: Two New Exhibits

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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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