2025 Admission Rates

ABM continues to offer four admission packages, with full details available at abm.org along with on-line ticketing. Daily admission starts at $15 for adults, with discounts available for seniors, youth, families, and military personnel (active duty, retired, reserve, and dependents). Members receive free admission with memberships starting at $50.  Admission tickets are not required to shop the Museum Store.

New Exhibits

This season brings a fresh wave of exhibits, events, and educational programming we can’t wait for you to experience.

Racing the Wind – Haxall Building, Homer L. Dodge Gallery

Set your sights on the thrilling evolution of sailing in Racing the Wind, a new exhibition that charts the rise of sailboat racing from elite sport to vibrant community pastime.

For centuries, wind-powered vessels carried humanity across oceans. But as steam and motorized boats took over in the 19th century, sailing found new life as a sport. What began as a pursuit for Europe and North America's wealthy yacht clubs quickly expanded in the 20th century, as innovations in boatbuilding made sailing and racing—more accessible than ever.

Innovations in Design – Cleveland E. Dodge Memorial Launch Building, Lower Level

Explore the intersection of creativity and craftsmanship in Innovations in Design, a new exhibit highlighting the design breakthroughs that have shaped the history of recreational boating.

Every curve, material, and choice in a boat’s construction tells a story of innovation, whether driven by a need for speed, improved handling, greater power, or striking aesthetics. Boatbuilders have long balanced function with form, making deliberate decisions that influence how a vessel performs and how it’s perceived.

2025 Event Schedule

June 28 – 1000 Islands Concours d’Elegance

July 3 – Community Shore Dinner with Clayton Guides Association w/ Fireworks Viewing

Aug 1-3 – 61^st Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction

September 15 – 19 – ACBS Vintage Boat Week

September 19 – 20 – ACBS 50^th International Boat Show

October 11 – Small Craft Festival – Part of I Love NY Path Through History

2025 ABM Educational Programming Schedule

Visit abm.org/education for more information and to register.

Intro to Small Craft:

• Session #1: June 25 – 27 | 10 am – 12 pm

• Session #2: June 30 – July 2 | 10 am – 12 pm

• Session #3: July 23 – 25 | 10 am – 12 pm

• Session #4: July 28 – 30 | 10 am – 12 pm

• Session #5: August 6 – 8 | 10 am – 12 pm

Beginning Sailing:

• Session #1: June 25 – 27 | 10 am – 12 pm

• Session #2: June 30 – July 2 | 10 am – 12 pm

• Session #3: July 23 – 25 | 10 am – 12 pm

• Session #4: July 28 – 30 | 10 am – 12 pm

• Session #5: August 6 – 8 | 10 am – 12 pm

Intermediate Sailing:

• Session #1: July 9 – 11 & July 14 – 16 | 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

• Session #2: August 6 – 8 & August 11 – 13 | 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Open/Adult Sailing:

• Session #1: July 9 – 11 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

• Session #2: July 14 – 16 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

• Session #3: July 23 – 25 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

• Session #4: July 28 – 30 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs: June 26 – 27

Something Fishy River Rate Day Camp: July 10 | 10:30 am – 2 pm

Boater Safety:

• June 14: In-Person 10 am – 6 pm

• July 12: In-Person 10 am – 6 pm

• Aug 9: In-Person 10 am – 6 pm

• Sept 15 - 18: Virtual 7-9 pm each night

• October 6 - 9: Virtual 7-9 pm each night

Boatyard Classes

Visit abm.org/boatyard/boatyard-classes for more information and to register.

• June 14 - 15: Lofting with Douglas Brooks

• July 12: Family Birdhouse Building in partnership with Save the River

• July 26-27: Paddle Making with John Homer

• August 19 & 21: Canvas Bag Making with Molly Voth & Adam Stanisz

• September 29 - October 3: Bronze Casting with Michael Saari

Enclosures (2 JPEG):  2024 Annual Antique Boat & Auction, 2024 Sail for a Slice, 2024 Family Day

About ABM

Located on the St. Lawrence River in upstate NY, ABM features a collection of over 300 antique and classic boats and thousands of recreational boating artifacts. Each summer, the 4.5-acre waterfront campus comes alive with numerous educational programs and special events, including the longest-running antique boat show in North America. For more information, please visit the Museum’s website at abm.org.