DESTINATIONS

SCHOOL

School groups can learn about local maritime history at the Custom House Maritime Museum. The museum will open early for school groups by request (9AM-1PM). Students can look through local maritime artifacts, look at model ships, check out changing exhibits, and go on a group tour. There are also tours of the lighthouse.

supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies.

INFO

Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Cost: Fee, Free

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Custom House Maritime Museum

The Custom House Maritime Museum, located in downtown New London, tells the history of the local waterfront through artifacts, tours, and events. Visitors can go on lighthouse tours, boat trips, or attend a special event or exhibit. The museum is located inside New London’s Custom House which was built in 1833 and designed by architect Robert Mills.

contact info

Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 1PM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

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History Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.

History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.

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SCOUTS

Scouts can earn badges in social studies by visiting the Custom House Maritime Museum. They can go on a guided tour through the museum to see the permanent collection and the changing exhibits. Scout groups can also go on tours inside the Harbor Lighthouse or on a boat trip.

supports scout badges in:
Social Studies.

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Cost: Fee, Free

ABOUT

Custom House Maritime Museum

The Custom House Maritime Museum, located in downtown New London, tells the history of the local waterfront through artifacts, tours, and events. Visitors can go on lighthouse tours, boat trips, or attend a special event or exhibit. The museum is located inside New London’s Custom House which was built in 1833 and designed by architect Robert Mills.

contact info

Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 1PM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

History Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.

History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.

View Lesson Plan>>

CAMP

Camp groups can go on a tour of the Custom House Maritime Museum and learn about the local maritime history. The campers will hear the story of the local lighthouses along with browsing the museum’s collection of artifacts and models. Campers can also go on a tour of the Harbor Lighthouse or go on a boat trip.

INFO

Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Cost: Fee, Free

ABOUT

Custom House Maritime Museum

The Custom House Maritime Museum, located in downtown New London, tells the history of the local waterfront through artifacts, tours, and events. Visitors can go on lighthouse tours, boat trips, or attend a special event or exhibit. The museum is located inside New London’s Custom House which was built in 1833 and designed by architect Robert Mills.

contact info

Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 1PM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

History Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.

History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.

View Lesson Plan>>

HOMESCHOOL

At the Custom House Maritime Museum, homeschool groups can learn about maritime history through a local lens. Students can go on a guided tour inside the museum where they will be told the story of the Custom House and its place in maritime history. The museum also has boat rides and an option for a tour of the Harbor Lighthouse.

supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies.

INFO

Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Cost: Fee, Free

ABOUT

Custom House Maritime Museum

The Custom House Maritime Museum, located in downtown New London, tells the history of the local waterfront through artifacts, tours, and events. Visitors can go on lighthouse tours, boat trips, or attend a special event or exhibit. The museum is located inside New London’s Custom House which was built in 1833 and designed by architect Robert Mills.

contact info

Hrs: Wed.-Sun. 1PM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

History Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.

History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.

View Lesson Plan>>