Message from the Director

Welcome!

During this Boat Show weekend we hope you feel the joy of the River, the People, the Place and, of course, the Boats!

The ABM Staff Team and Board of Trustees thank YOU for being part of this year’s 58th Annual Show & Auction. Whether you are a Boat Show Exhibitor, Visitor, Vendor, Volunteer, Museum Member or Friend, YOU are an important part of the oldest continuously operating boat show in the country!

During this Boat Show weekend we hope you feel the joy of the River, the People, the Place and, of course the Boats!

While we may not be 100% back to “like it used to be,” we are well on our way to getting back on course.

After this long stretch in pandemic status, we hope you will celebrate with us the joy of old boats and old friends. This annual show is much like a reunion and it’s best experienced by swapping stories and reminisces.

We’ve made great strides this year by building a strong Staff Team to provide better exhibits, more on-the-water experiences, and expert care for our very large collection of boats, motors, and archives. That team is dedicating their efforts to make the ABM visitor experience extraordinary.

With an outstanding campus on the edge of a mighty river, this Museum can offer an authentic experience unlike any other. ABM is a great museum where people may come together and share their passion for recreational boating and its history!

Be well and happy boating!