Harbor Defense Museum, Military museum in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, United States
The Harbor Defense Museum features a collection of weapons, uniforms, cannons, and military artwork spanning from the 18th century to present times.
Established in 1980, the museum occupies a caponier within Fort Hamilton, a military fortification constructed between 1825 and 1831 to protect New York harbors.
The museum preserves the heritage of coastal defense systems through exhibits about the Battle of Brooklyn, World War II weapons, and Fort Hamilton's military operations.
Located at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 101st Street in Brooklyn, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM with free admission.
The museum maintains a Confederate mine display and remnants of a protective harbor net used to prevent U-boat infiltration during wartime periods.
Location: Fort Hamilton
Inception: 1980
Address: 230 Sheridan Loop, Brooklyn, NY 11252 11209
Phone: +(718)6304349
Website: http://harbordefensemuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 40.60920,-74.03207
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:15
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