The Boats are Back in The Mariners' Museum Park

For Immediate Release

The Boats are Back in The Mariners' Museum Park

Newport News, Va.-- It must be spring! Beginning this weekend, Lake Maury will once again be dotted with boats of all shapes and sizes. The unique Mariners' Museum paddleboats, kayaks and canoes are once again available for rental.

Paddleboats seat two people and can be rented by the half-hour or hour. Museum members receive a discounted rate. Children ages 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult when paddling.

For more information:
Contact: Amy Richie, Public Relations Director
(757) 591-7738 or (800) 581-7245
E-mail: pr@MarinersMuseum.org

The Mariners' Museum, an educational, non-profit institution accredited by the American Association of Museums, preserves and interprets maritime history through an international collection of ship models, figureheads, paintings and other maritime artifacts. The museum is open from 10 A.M. until 5 P.M. Monday through Saturday, and 12 to 5 P.M. Sunday. It will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For information, visit www.marinersmuseum.org, call (757) 596-2222 or (800) 581-7245, or write to The Mariners' Museum, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606.

The Mariners' Museum and The South Street Seaport Museum of New York City are partners in America's National Maritime Museum, an innovative alliance recognized by an act of Congress in June 1998 to share collections, exhibitions, educational programs, publications, and other endeavors.