Camden Shipyard & Maritime Museum — Attraction in Camden

The Camden Shipyard & Maritime Museum is a captivating destination that celebrates Camden, New Jersey’s illustrious shipbuilding heritage. Opened in September 2016, the museum is housed in a historic church built with ballast stones from around the world. It’s a place where visitors can immerse themselves in exhibits that showcase the city’s maritime and shipbuilding history, including the renowned New York Ship Building Company and the daring expeditions to the North Pole by Matthew Henson. The museum also serves as an educational resource, offering nautical-themed programming for youth and highlighting the interplay between Camden’s maritime industries and the ecological diversity of the local rivers and estuaries. It’s a treasure trove for history enthusiasts and a testament to the city once known as "The Greatest...

My bike tire popped and I had to hold up in the garden while a ride came and got me. The birds, lack of heroine addicts on the grounds, and colorful...

Lived in SJ all my life and have had relatives who worked at NY ship. Even went to the christings of the Kitty Hawk and the Savannah when...