Cardboard Boat Museum — Quirky Museums & Collections in Cincinnati

Entry No. 23 — the Cincinnati file — filed under: history

Cardboard Boat Museum

Housed inside a converted riverfront service station, this unique venue claims to be the world's only museum dedicated exclusively to racing vessels built entirely from cardboard, duct tape, and paint.

The move: Stop in on a weekend afternoon to inspect floating steamboats, dragon craft, and Batmobiles created for the annual Ohio River Cardboard Boat Regatta.

Where: 311 Front Street, New Richmond, OH 45157

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · ohio.org

last checked: 2026-07-21