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Preserving City Island's Nautical Heritage
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WELCOME
At the City Island Nautical Museum, we invite you to embark on a journey through the captivating maritime history of our beloved island community.
The Museum is open for the 2026 season Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 PM, April 25 through October 25.
Private tours are available; please email us.
Museum Welcomes
Pace University Students
On Monday, March 23, the Museum welcomed students from Pace University who are part of a Mellon Foundation grant project, “Islands, Archipelagos, and Cultural Ecologies,” connecting communities for a more sustainable future. The project will advance environmental justice and the environmental humanities at Pace, building on the university’s strengths in experiential learning and place-based education.
Greeted by Museum President Mike Clancy, along with Museum Staff and Board, the students explored our Permanent Collection Galleries, including the Community and Nautical Rooms which have been updated during the winter months, and previewed the Museum’s newest exhibit on America’s Cup winners, many of which were built on City Island.
Following the visit, they took a walking tour of City Island, led by the Museum’s Board of Trustee member Barbara Dolensek.
Museum Hosts
A Conversation About
'Growing Up on City Island'
On March 8, 2026, the Museum hosted a "Conversation with Ena Ellwanger," former PS 175 Principal, who reflected on stories about "Growing up on City Island."
In a room filled to capacity, Ena shared such stories, telling those who marveled at her memory: "These aren't memories. This is my life and who doesn't remember their life!"
Our thanks to Ena for sharing her life and times with all who gathered on that Sunday afternoon, enriching our lives in the process.
Urban Sketchers NYC
Visit the Museum
On February 19, 2026, members of the Urban Sketchers NYC came to the Museum, sketching the nautical treasures around them.
Group tours ~ and times ~ are available. Email us.
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