One-Day Ship Model Exhibit at National Lighthouse Museum

nlm1The National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island is having a one-day model ship exhibit on Saturday, November 19th from 11:00 am to 4:00pm, featuring models and demonstrations by members of the Ship Model Society of New Jersey.

From the NLM press release: Their members will demonstrate the building of a small model ship and will also be available for conducting appraisals for repairs of ship models that you may own. Their membership spans all skill levels, from neophyte to highly the accomplished and a wide range of interests, from gadget guru to historical re-creator. We invite you to join us for this special event and to see these amazingly accurate creations.

As a special added attraction, “Augustin Fresnel” will make a special appearance at 2:00 pm to speak to us about the creation of his famous Fresnel Lens used for more than 100 years as a beacon of caution and direction for mariners worldwide.

Museum admission is $5 for adults, $4 for Seniors and Military, $3 for students and children under 8 years old are free. Of course, National Lighthouse Museum members always enjoy free admission.

National Lighthouse Museum
200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point| Staten Island, NY 10301
718-390-0040
info@lighthousemuseum.org
www.lighthousemuseum.org

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