Located on the waterfront in Gananoque, Ontario, the Thousand Islands Boat Museum is a hands-on museum where river history becomes something that can be touched, built, and experienced. The Museum brings the heritage of the St. Lawrence River, the Thousand Islands, and the magic spirit of the region to life by telling stories through boats.

The Boat Museum includes indoor and outdoor exhibit galleries, a Boat Shop Café, a Children’s Activity Center and ongoing outreach programs with local kids. While the four buildings house Museum operations and programs, the Boathouse showcases the Museum’s in-water collection of antique boats and local boating history.

Visit to learn the fascinating stories this region has to tell, cruise the river in luxury, or grab a drink at the Café, all while enjoying stunning river views.

Admission to the Thousand Islands Boat Museum is $7.00 for ages 7+. For locals of Gananoque, Admission is FREE.

Walking the waterfront, enjoying picnic tables and river-view seating while watching live exhibits is always free of charge.

The Thousand Islands Boat Museum is committed to providing a welcoming and accessible destination for visitors. The Gananoque waterfront has paid parking spaces and accessible parking is available near the Museum for permit holders. Most areas, including the Boat Shop Café and Boathouse, are accessible spaces.

The Museum has four bathrooms, two of which are accessible. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on site. Service animals are permitted in accordance with the AODA. All areas of the Museum are pet-friendly, except on boats.