Dockage and moorings are available at the Museum's waterfront. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling the Museum at (401) 253-5000, or you may hail us on VHF Channel 68.

Please note: the Museum does not provide launch service. 

VIGILANT members (and higher) receive a 10% discount on mooring and dockage fees.  RELIANCE and GLORIANA members receive a 15% discount on all mooring and dockage fees. To learn more about membership click here.


One parking pass and one dinghy dock tie up will be provided per mooring or slip.

PLEASE NOTE: Cancellation less than 48 hours in advance will result in forfeiture of dockage or mooring fees.  

If you wish to reserve a spot for the season, please download our contract here. You may fill out and mail in; reservations are taken on a first come, first-served basis.

For tide charts and related information please visit Rhode Island Harbors' website by clicking here.

DINGHY DOCK RATES AND POLICIES

Seasonal rental use of the dinghy dock is available for members of the Museum at VIGILANT level or higher. The seasonal rate is $250, and renter must provide proof that they hold a mooring in Bristol’s South Mooring Field.

The dinghy dock may not be used for ferrying passengers or for any commercial enterprise without express written permission from the Executive Director of the Museum.

Transient use of the dinghy dock is for guests of the Museum only. Proof of admission must be provided for those not renting mooring or dockage space from the Museum.

DRYSAIL RATES

Seasonal drysail storage is available for members of the Museum at VIGILANT level or higher. The seasonal rate is $250 for vessels under 18 feet. Larger vessels must make dockage or mooring arrangements.  The 2 drysail seasons are: May 1 to October 31 and Nov 1 to April 29.

SEASONAL RENTAL POLICIES

Seasonal guests may park overnight in Museum parking areas, subject to availability. A parking pass is required.  See our rental contract for details and policies.

OTHER POLICIES

Dockage and mooring check-out time is 12:00 noon; after which an additional day’s rate is charged, unless other arrangements are approved by the Herreshoff Marine Museum.

• The Herreshoff Marine Museum’s staff reserves the right to limit the period of stay.
• Showers and toilets are available for mooring and dockage guests only (8:00 am to 5:00 pm).
• For a fee of $ 10.00 / night, water and electricity are available on both docks.

 

For group events, fleet visits and the week of July 4th please contact the Herreshoff Marine Museum at events@herreshoff.org for site availability and rates