Housed in a stone fortification at Fort Hamilton near the Verrazzano Bridge, this free museum displays cannons, uniforms and weapons tied to the defense of New York Harbor. Adults need photo ID to enter the military post.
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| Monday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | — |
| Sunday | — |
Weekdays only; closed weekends and federal holidays; call ahead
Free; visitors 18+ need government photo ID
Open Mon–Fri. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 7–17.
Free; visitors 18+ need government photo ID
Monday: 10 AM–4 PM · Tuesday: 10 AM–4 PM · Wednesday: 10 AM–4 PM · Thursday: 10 AM–4 PM · Friday: 10 AM–4 PM. Weekdays only; closed weekends and federal holidays; call ahead
Fort Hamilton Pkwy & 101st St, 11252, in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
Yes. Harbor Defense Museum is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
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