The Finger Lakes Boating Museum in Hammondsport, New York, explores the region’s boating and boat-building history through a collection of boats. It sits near the south end of Keuka Lake, making it a natural stop to pair with a lakeside outing.
- Location: 8231 Pleasant Valley Road, Hammondsport, NY 14840
- Hours: Open daily
- Admission: Children under 12 are admitted free.
What the museum collects
The museum preserves, educates about and celebrates boating and boat building in New York’s Finger Lakes region. Six galleries feature dozens of local boat builders, with estimates of the collection ranging from more than 75 to more than 115 boats.
The collection includes canoes, rowboats, outboard runabouts, inboards, iceboats and sailboats. Together, they trace nearly 200 years of Finger Lakes boating history.
The museum received a provisional charter in December 1997 and nonprofit tax status in 2000. It opened at its permanent Hammondsport home in 2014, on the former Taylor Wine Company campus.
How do you get from Bath to the museum?
The museum is at 8231 Pleasant Valley Road, outside Hammondsport and near the south end of Keuka Lake. From the Old National rooms in Bath, it’s about 6.4 miles to the museum.
Make the museum your first stop if you want to focus on the collection, then continue into Hammondsport or toward the lake.
What to expect on site
Plan to spend time among boats that reflect different uses and eras of Finger Lakes life. The museum’s main building also includes a boat shop, where restoration projects may be underway; activities can vary, so don’t count on a particular demonstration during your visit.
The area also has another museum focused on local history: the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum visit guide covers the nearby attraction devoted to the aviation pioneer and Hammondsport native.
Hours, admission and access
The museum says it is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children under 12 are admitted free. For other admission details, parking arrangements or accessibility questions, contact the museum at 607-569-2222 or info@flbm.org.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Hours and visitor arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
Combining it with a Keuka Lake outing
Keuka Lake State Park, at 3560 Pepper Road in Bluff Point, is another option for time outdoors. It is open year-round from dawn to dusk and lists boat launches, dockage, fishing and hiking trails among its amenities. The Hammondsport and Keuka Lake day trip from Bath covers the surrounding area.
If you’re planning time on the water, the museum has offered public, specialty and private cruises aboard The Pat II from May through October. Cruise schedules and ticket prices should be confirmed with the museum before you make plans.
FAQs
What is the Finger Lakes Boating Museum’s address?
It is at 8231 Pleasant Valley Road, Hammondsport, NY 14840.
When did the museum open at its permanent home?
Open daily. The museum opened to visitors at its permanent Hammondsport location on June 21, 2014.
How can you ask the museum about a visit?
Call 607-569-2222 or email info@flbm.org to ask about admission, parking, accessibility or cruise details.