Most maritime museums, tall ships, lighthouses, and historic ships open to the public are owned and operated by non-profit assocations, foundations, and historical societies, with a few owned and operated by local, state, or federal governments. If you have a question about a family member who may have sailed on a ship around Cape Horn, or served in the U.S. Navy, many of these organizations know genealogists who can help. A few historic maritime attractions are owned by private individuals, who generously make their property available to the public for educational or entertainment purposes. If you do not see your organization in the directory, send information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

• Associations (159)
• Foundations (96)
• Governments (71)
• Historical Societies (169)
• Private (92)