Waterfront Museum

A maritime and railroad history museum in Brooklyn. It is housed aboard the Lehigh Valley No. 79, a Lehigh Valley Railroad lighter, and presents artifacts relating to New York Harbor and the lighterage era from 1860 to 1986. The collection explores how barges moved cargo between ships and harbor-connected railyards. Visitors can join free tours when the barge is open to the public, and groups can arrange year-round visits. School and camp field trips use the floating classroom for learning about geography, history, social studies, and science. The museum also hosts performances and art exhibits, with events ranging from theater and music to visual art. Visits are available to families, individuals, schools, and organized groups.