Other Historic Ships, Sites, and Museums World-wide
The Air Force Museum of New Zealand — Located at Christchurch on the South Island, this museum's mission is to preserve and present the history of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. NEW!!!
American Battle Monuments Commission — This organization maintains over 49 memorials and national cemeteries located on foreign soil, among them the Normandy American Cemetery & Memorial in France, the North Africa American Cemetery & Memorial in Carthage, Tunisia, and the Manila American Cemetery & Memorial in the Philippine Islands.
Australian National Maritime Museum — Located in Sydney, Australia, this maritime museum hosts a fleet of fourteen vessels afloat, ranging from the 1903 couta boat THISTLE to the Cold War era destroyer HMAS VAMPIRE and submarine HMAS ONSLOW. Now home to the historic replica H.M. Bark ENDEAVOR!
The Canada Aviation & Space Museum — This national museum is located in Ottawa and houses the most extensive aviation collection in the country. NEW!!!
Canadian War Museum — This museum explores Canada's rich military history from its earliest times to the present. Displayed artifacts include a Voodoo jet, 19th century artillery pieces, tanks, and a wide range of vehicles. [Site appears in both French and English languages]
Cutty Sark — In her time, no clipper ship was faster or more famous than the Cutty Sark. Of the hundreds of clipper ships that sailed the China Seas in the 19th century, only she remains. Located in Greenwich, England, on the Thames River, she serves as a living museum and teachers the public of the days of sail.
Estonian Maritime Museum — This museum presents the history of ships and navigation in Estonia on the Baltic Sea, is housed in a 16th century defensive tower in the city of Tallinn, and includes in its collections the icebreaker SUUR TŐLL, the submarine LEMBIT, the mine ship KALEV, the patrol boat GRIF, and the Coast Guard Boat PVL-105 "TORM." [Site appears in both Estonian and English languages] NEW!!!
Flagship Portsmouth — Based in historic Portsmouth, England, this site offers three historic warships to visit (the Mary Rose, HMS Victory, and HMS Warrior) as well as the Royal Navy Museum.
Fort Dunree Military Museum — Located on the shores of Lough Swilly in northern Ireland, this Napoleonic-era fort was erected by the British in the aftermath of the attempted French intervention in the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Opened to the public in 1986, the museum's exhibits cover the history of the fort from its founding through the 20th century. NEW!!!
The Golden Hinde — Berthed on the Thames River in London, this historic replica of Sir Francis Drake's famous ship has twice circumnavigated the globe and now serves as a living history museum.
HMS Bounty — Built for the 1984 feature film The Bounty, starring Mel Gibson and Anthony Hopkins, this authentic replica of Captain Bligh's 18th century square-rigger operates out of Hong Kong.
The FRAM Museum — The museum is located in Oslo, Norway, and is dedicated to the history of polar explorations. It is home to the polar ship FRAM, built in 1892; a three-masted schooner powered by a steam engine which holds the claim of having advanced further northward and southward than any other surface vessel. [Site appears in Norwegian, English, and German]
Hong Kong Maritime Museum — This museum explores how China, Asia, and the Western nations have contributed to the development of ships, maritime exploration, trade, and naval warfare. While concentrating on the South China coast and its adjacent seas, it also covers global trends and provides a comprehensive account of Hong Kong's growth and development as a major world port. [Site appears in Chinese and English languages]
Imperial War Museum — Hosting four separate locations throughout the United Kingdom, this museum focuses on the British Commonwealth's military history from World War I to the present day. One of the premier military museums in the world!
The KON-TIKI Museum — This museum is located in Oslo, Norway, and houses a range of boats and artifacts from Norwegian Thor Heyerdahl’s expeditions, including the original KON-TIKI raft (1947), statues from Easter Island (1956), the papyrus boat RA II (1970), and a collection of archaeological finds from Easter Island, East Polynesia, Galapagos and Peru. [Site appears in Norwegian and English]
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic — The maritime arm of the Museum of Nova Scotia (a collection of 27 museums in the province), this museum examines the maritime heritage of Canada and is home to the historic hydrographic survey ship CSS ACADIA which served in both Canadian Hydrographic Service and the Royal Canadian Navy from 1913 to 1969.
Maritime Museum of Finland — Located in Helsinki, this museum is dedicated to the research work of both Finland’s maritime history and present day seafaring and features thousands of artifacts, maps, and photographs. Its fleet of vessels includes over 50 work and pleasure boats and the large steam icebreaker TARMO which was built in 1907. [Site appears in both Finnish and English languages]
Maritime Museum of Malta — Housed within the Old Naval bakery, the Malta Maritime Museum charts Malta’s maritime history and lore. NEW!!!
Maritime Museum of Indonesia — Housed warehouses once belonging to the Dutch East India Company, this museum traces the seafaring traditions of Indonesia. [Site appears in Indonesian, Dutch, and English languages] NEW!!!
Museu de Marinha (The Maritime Museum of Portugal) — One of the premier maritime museums on the Iberian Peninsula. [Site appears in Portuguese language only]
Museu Marítim de Barcelona (The Maritime Museum of Barcelona, Spain) — This museum features a collection of artifacts dating back to the 15th century, as well as the schooner SANTA EULŔLIA and a full-scale replica of the Spanish royal galley which served as the flagship at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. [Site appears in Castilian, Catalan, English, and French]
National Army Museum of New Zealand — Located in Waiouru on the North Island, this museum showcases the history of the New Zealand Army. NEW!!!
National War Museum of Malta — Exploring Malta’s military role in the post-1800 period under British rule, especially during the Second World War, this museum is housed in Fort St. Elmo, a star-shaped fort that was site of an epic month-long siege by a Turkish armada in 1565.
National War Museum of Scotland — In the magnificent setting of Edinburgh Castle, this museum explores over 400 years of the Scottish military experience.
National Maritime Museum of France — Located in castles, citadels, and dockyards throughout France (Paris, Brest, Port St. Louis, Rochefort, and Toulon), this museum traces French maritime and naval history from its earliest times to the Second World War using innumerable artifacts, ship models, paintings, and maps. [Site appears in both French and English languages]
National Maritime Museum of Sweden — This museum is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and traces Swedish maritime and naval history. It oversees the Swedish Naval Museum and the VASA Museum. [Site appears in both Swedish and English languages]
New Zealand Fighters Pilots Museum — Located in Wanaka on the South Island, this museum seeks to honour and record the history of New Zealand fighter pilots and their crew and to educate the public about their history. NEW!!!
New Zealand National Maritime Museum — Located in Aukland on the North Island, this museum preserves and interprets the maritime history of New Zealand. NEW!!!
The NIŃA and the PINTA — Operated by the Columbus Foundation and homeported in the British Virgin Islands, this replica of Columbus' caravel is touted as the most historically accurate replica of any Columbus vessel ever built and actively sails throughout the United States and the Caribbean.
Norsk Sjofartsmuseum (The Norwegian Maritime Museum) — Located on the shores of the Oslo Fjord, the museum traces Norway's maritime heritage and features the country's oldest vessel—a 2,200 year-old Bronze Age log boat. [Site appears in Norwegian, English, German, and French]
Orlogsmuseet (The Royal Danish Naval Museum) — This museum is located in Copenhagen, Denmark, and traces the history of the Danish Navy from the end of the 14th century to modern times. Its massive collection of ship models is considered a national treasure. [Site appears in both Danish and English]
The Royal Air Force Museum — With two locations in London and Cosford, this museum traces the history of aviation in Britain. NEW!!!
The Royal Australian Air Force Museum — Located at Point Cook near Melbourne, this museum traces the heritage of the RAAF. NEW!!!
The Royal New Zealand Navy Museum — Located on Torpedo Bay near Devonport and Aukland on the North Island, this museum seeks to honor the contributions that New Zealand's sea forces have made to peace, security, and prosperity. NEW!!!
Scheepvaart Museum (The National Maritime Museum of The Netherlands) — Located in Amsterdam, this museum traces Dutch maritime history from the 16th to the 20th century and is home to a full-scale replica of the Eastindiaman AMSTERDAM. [Site appears in both Dutch and English]
The VASA Museum — The VASA is the world’s only surviving 17th century ship and one of the foremost tourist sights in the world. The ship is displayed in a purpose-built museum in Stockholm, Sweden, and the museum's fleet also includes the icebreaker SANKT ERIK and the Lightship FINNGRUNDET. [Site appears in over 32 languages, including English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, and German]
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