Harbor Defense Museum, New York City
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Facts and practical information
The Harbor Defense Museum, sometimes called The Caponier, located within the grounds of Fort Hamilton in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn is a 19th-century fort, New York City's only military museum and one of only seventy military museums in the United States that is funded and operated by the Defense Department. ()
Established: 1980 (44 years ago)Coordinates: 40°36'32"N, 74°1'56"W
Address
230 Sheridan LoopSouthwestern Brooklyn (Fort Hamilton)New York City 11252
Contact
+1 718-630-4349
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Public transportation stops near this location
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- Calculate routeBay Ridge–95th Street 13 min walk
- Calculate route86th Street 27 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Harbor Defense Museum open?
Harbor Defense Museum is open:
- Monday closed
- Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
- Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
- Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
- Friday 10 am - 4 pm
- Saturday closed
- Sunday closed
Which popular attractions are close to Harbor Defense Museum?
Nearby attractions include John Paul Jones Park, New York City (5 min walk), Fort Hamilton, New York City (6 min walk), John J Carty Park, Sea Gate (7 min walk), Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, New York City (18 min walk).
How to get to Harbor Defense Museum by public transport?
The nearest stations to Harbor Defense Museum:
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- Bay Ridge–95th Street • Lines: R (13 min walk)
- 86th Street • Lines: R (27 min walk)
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