Whether you’re conducting research, booking a group experience, or interested in discovering something new in our Collection, there are many different ways to learn with The Mariners’.

History is filled with ages that are tied to the innovation of materials: The Stone Age, The Bronze Age, and The Iron Age. We are currently in The Plastics Age. Plastics have changed so much in our daily lives. Plastics are around us all the time.

One of the best parts of my position here is that I get to see all of the new objects as they come in. A recent acquisition was especially exciting, because there are so many wonderful stories to tell within this single object!

The Mariners’ Museum and Park is committed to providing you, our Members, with opportunities and resources to engage more fully with your maritime connections. Please enjoy these great benefits knowing that you have helped advance our mission of connecting people to the world’s waters and to one another!

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