Sailing Starts Here
Immerse yourself at sailing’s home port in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island
What’s New at the Sailing Museum
Nominate a Candidate for the 2025 Hall of Fame Class
Visit Soon. Visit Often.
Every important sport has its sacred ground, Cooperstown for baseball, Canton for football and Newport for sailing. While each honors the sport’s outstanding participants, one goes further. The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame features displays that highlight the sport’s evolution; inspire budding non-sailor athletes to hone translatable skills, decision-making and teamwork; engage local schools and community groups; and opens an historic venue for private event space.
41st Schaefer International Marine Art Exhibition
Join us to view the 41st Schaefer International Marine Art Exhibition from Friday, October 11 to November 11, presented by The Center for American Marine Art. This prestigious show has historically attracted the finest marine artists from around the world. Works in the exhibition are being offered for sale, with a portion of the proceeds going to support the Center for American Marine Art’s mission to protect and preserve America’s maritime visual heritage.
National Sailing Hall of Fame
The Museum is also the address of legends, a place to glean inspiration from stories of men and women inducted to the National Sailing Hall of Fame whose championships and adventures shaped not just the sport, but everyday life. It also pays tribute to members of The America’s Cup Hall of Fame, those rare sailors with levels of expertise so outstanding that they distinguished themselves at the pinnacle of sailing.
Meet the Latest Hall of Fame Inductees
The Sailing Museum stresses the inclusivity of the sport and is a venue that celebrates the passion that drives people to take to the water.
Betsy Alison
Hall of Famer and United States Paralympic Sailing Team Coach
Become a Member
Every membership comes with incredible benefits – including free, year-round admission, invitations to exclusive events, discounts in the museum store and more.
Host an Event
Whether you’re hosting a cocktail party, formal dinner or corporate offsite, we’ve got you covered with flexible options for 10 – 300 guests across two floors.
Shop the Store
For the latest in branded merchandise and select, locally-crafted items, visit our store in person or online.