About
Located in downtown New London, a short walking distance from the City's railroad, bus & ferry transportation hub, the Custom House Maritime Museum is open year-round, Wednesday-Sunday, 1 - 5 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM.
Telling the stories of New London's waterfront, the Custom House offers lighthouse tours and boat trips, an annual chowda'fest, artifacts relating to local lighthouses, US Customs and the Amistad, along with changing exhibitions and a great Museum Shop.
ADDRESS: 150 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320.
HOURS: We're open Wednesday through Sunday, from 1—5 PM, Sat. 10-5, or by appointment. call: 860-447-2501.
If you require accommodations due to a disability please email us to discuss your needs. The museum's Lower Level and ship model gallery are accessible, and we have an accessible restroom. The request should be provided with enough time to reasonably set up the accommodation.
We also are open from 9 AM-1 PM for school groups and 'by request'. Groups may schedule tours in advance by email or by calling 860-447-2501.
Group tour admission is $5 per visitor.
ADMISSION: Admission is a $7 suggested donation.
The Custom House Maritime Museum is always FREE for current members, individuals with current military or USCG cadet ID and children under age 14 (with adult)
Tour the Robert Mills US Custom House from attic to sub-basement! Custom House Architectural tours can be arranged by appointment at $10 per visitor.
TOUR INSIDE HARBOR LIGHTHOUSE: Tours may be arranged by sending an email. Tours are given year-round upon request from 10 AM until 6 PM daily. Harbor Light is just a short drive from the Custom House. Groups of up-to-five people can visit up inside the lantern. $30, $25 members, $15 youth to age 18.
