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A Conversation with Ena Ellwanger...

Two performances of a staged reading...

See what sketchers were up to on a private visit to the Museum...

This past Tuesday, February 17, Barbara Dolensek of our Board of Trustees was honored with the DeWitt Clinton Award for outstanding community achievements by the Brothers of Pelham Lodge 712 at The Bronx Masonic District on City Island. In writing about the evening, the Pelham Lodge 712 extended its heartfelt thanks to all who came together to honor Barbara, noting: "Her tireless dedication to service, compassion for her neighbors, and unwavering commitment to the common good

Revolutionary war historian gives talk at Museum...

Landfall Navigation in Stamford, Connecticut, donates sewing machine to Museum...

On this beautiful September Tuesday, the Museum happily welcomed Juniors and their teachers from the Ethical Culture Fieldston School  for a talk and a tour. After learning about City Island’s history, including oystering, shipbuilding and sail making, the students stopped in every room and saw the Hart Island Exhibit along the way.

The Senior Leadership Team for the American Legion in New York State visited the Museum...

The Museum welcomed Bill Kretzer...

A focus on sailmaking for junior sailors...

Bronx Rotary Club explores the Museum...

A private tour of the Museum "with connections"!

The City Island Nautical Museum received a gift of a skiff...

A July 2025 visit to the Museum by students from the City Seminary...

The City Island Nautical Museum participated in the Bronx Museum & Civics Fair on Wednesday, June 4. The event was held at Mercy...

On Sunday, May 18, we joined the celebration of International Museum Day. Special thanks to Little Greece on City Island  for providing...

During opening week at the Museum, we were delighted to welcome the City Island Garden Club for a private tour and lunch on Wednesday,...

Here's a minute walk through of the City Island Nautical Museum (190 Fordham Street). Join us during our Spring-Summer 2025 season (April...

On Saturday, April 26, we opened for the season ~ and captured the scenes in this video. We are open Saturdays and Sundays through...

On Sunday, April 13, the Museum hosted a talk on "City Island History." Covering the time of the Lenape to the 21st century, the informal...