Noble Maritime Collection
Noble Maritime Collection
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Located on the grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center, this art and maritime history museum centers on the art and writings of John A. Noble (1913-1983.)
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ME2AK
Juneau, AK98 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
My 3rd Great Grandfather (1812-1882) lived at the Snug Harbor Sailors Home the last couple of years of his life. While visiting friends in Long Island, they drove us to the museum, so I could visit and learn more about it. The museum is housed in one of the old dormitory buildings.
The campus is now a cultural center and botanical garden. Great place to visit, especially if you have an interest in maritime history and art.
The entrance was tricky to find around back of Building D. Follow signs and use buzzer to enter.
The campus is now a cultural center and botanical garden. Great place to visit, especially if you have an interest in maritime history and art.
The entrance was tricky to find around back of Building D. Follow signs and use buzzer to enter.
Written May 3, 2024
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Tania G
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May 2023
The museum is bigger than I had anticipated. The inside of the museum is like a mansion. The woodwork is absolutely amazing. It is very relevant to maritime history on Staten Island. I especially enjoyed looking at the houseboat studio. I loved the mud-tiles in the commode since I have something similar in my own home. Above all, the staff were extremely friendly. I felt right at home after a warm welcome from the gentleman who opened the door. I felt free to take my time and look around. This is a gem of a museum right in Staten Island.
Written May 21, 2023
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Bengaluru, India4,866 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
This museum is in a beautiful building in SNUG Harbor. We need to ring the bell at the main door and a volunteer comes and opens the door and he will be kind enough to take us round and explain to us . The exhibits are neatly arranged and we will get the booklet showing and explaining the arte facts.
This noble maritime collection has a museum and a house boat. The collection of noble art has a boat, paintings, things used by sailors.
This noble maritime collection has a museum and a house boat. The collection of noble art has a boat, paintings, things used by sailors.
Written October 26, 2015
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Debra M
Staten Island, NY9 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
This museum is located on the grounds of Snug Harbor. It is a gorgeous venue with beautiful artwork displayed, some permanent exhibits and some changing. A must see and a quick trip from the ferry.
Written March 18, 2015
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Keren R
Bagan, Myanmar299 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
One of my trip pearl which I discovered by accident was this noble maritime collection. Amazing free exhibition of ships, sailor's life and all so beautiful and peaceful.
Written April 7, 2017
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LISA M
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Jun 2015 • Family
CHoose to hold a small party to celebrate a second wedding reception. The staff at the Noble Maritime were extremely knowledgeable about party planning and the museum was impeccable, the guests were pleasantly surprised you could check out the collection during the party..Highly recommended for a small gathering in a unique setting.
Written January 13, 2016
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Janet H
Staten Island, NY119 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
John Noble was quite a character. He would love this Museum especially his beloved Houseboat Studio which was renovated and brought right into the Museum. Great exhibits, lots of fun activities and just a real interesting place to visit.
Written November 3, 2014
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Dave S
Hebron, lsrael169 contributions
Aug 2013 • Solo
The John A. Noble Museum for Maritime History is a small museum located in Sailors' Snug Harbor, a place in Staten Island with some excellent Greek-Revival buildings (see the Snug Harbor review). Inside the free museum is a world-class collection of model ships, & some interesting old maps. It's not worth a special outing, but if you're already in Snug Harbor, whose architecture IS worth seeing, it's worth going in.
Written January 29, 2014
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Euless, TX9 contributions
Sep 2012 • Family
The picture shown is his former home, I lived there in 2003-2004, throughout the home there were nautical artifacts and murals that John painted himself, in the floor and in the most odd places there were port holes. Was a very nice experience to have lived in his historical home
Written August 18, 2013
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Mecca
Staten Island, NY67 contributions
Apr 2012 • Friends
I enjoyed the beautiful art work on exhibit for the Titanic centennial. Staten Island abounds with talented artists, and it is a source of pride. This event -- the opening -- was well organized with good food, great music, and a nice display that included different artistic mediums. I would recommend this museum. I have been here many times, and there is always something new going on.
Written April 23, 2012
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