Maritime Industry Museum at Fort Schuyler — Attraction in New York

You know, not much is known here for first time visitors. Although its connected to a college there are several reasons on why its one of my favorite museums.

1. The quiet peaceful atmosphere. The museum is insde the fort and connected to the library. No one will bother you in your visit. If you come during the semester, you'll see students studying and on the weekends, you might even see some renovating the exhibits. Don't be afraid to ask questions here.
2. The museum itself. All the artifacts placed here are full of maritime history and a lot of them are very old. Although not very interactive (aside from the occasional wheels and bells), it's heavily informative. As you walk throughout the museum you can feel the historical significance throughout the exhibits.
3. The area. Food-wise, nah. However the museum is is very close to the gigantic east river. You're free to walk around campus breath in the fresh air, jog, fish,bike, or even enjoy the sufferings of the cadets walking around. The campus is a beautiful place and really adds a certain feel...

Look for the old stone fort, after you go under the bridge, and find a parking spot. Signs to museums leave a lot to be desired. They tease you in the beginning with lots of them, but in the end, you need to ask because there are no signs anywhere. But the museum is very nicely laid out and has lots of scale models with lots of detail. Students who pass through are very helpful and knowledgeable about things in and around the area. Do not go on a windy day. Also building a new pier, and piledriver is making a ton of mind-blowing noise that will cause headaches and numbness in your left foot. But great views of New York City, and your ability to escape the smell of pot while...

A pretty neat campus to walk around but even more interesting are the views of the Throgs Neck and water from high points. However, the museum was the most enjoyable aspect. Being just a visitor, I came in to find a ghost-like atmosphere probably due to the holiday approaching and so it was a nice and quiet experience reading all the exhibits and wandering around. The police and staff are very nice and helpful as well! Having driven over the Throgs Neck hundreds of times and not ever stopping by had been a regret of mine until today. Highly recommend it to Maritime...