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The Naval Marine Archive : The Canadian Collection (NMA) in Picton, Ontario is the leading maritime library in Canada and is among the largest specialized institutions of this type in North America. The historic building forming part of the Naval Marine Archive was built in 1896 as a Custom House and Post Office. The museum is a Canadian Charitable organization sponsored by its membership. Unlike many other non-publicly funded institutions in Canada, the Naval Marine Archive does not levy an admission charge although some special events may incur admission charges.

Founding and early years
The Naval Marine Archive was founded as the Archives and Collections Society, incorporated on 21 October 1999 (Trafalgar Day), and in December 2011 changed its name to Naval Marine Archive: The Canadian Collection by supplementary letters patent. The libraries of wooden boat builder R.W. "Bob" Davis (1st June 1918 - 31 October 1998) and of the yacht Stormy Weather were made available for public consultation. In 2003, the NMA took over the Canadian Society of Marine Artists. In 2007, the NMA purchased the current premises of more than 15,000 square feet, allowing art gallery space and extended public access to the library and archives.

Scholarships
The Naval Marine Archive presents an annual scholarship to a graduating student from the Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, for continuing studies in art and history.

Exhibitions
Themed exhibition are held annually. Some exhibitions previously presented included themes on Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, First Nations and yachting.

2009 — The Meeting on the River of Life
To celebrate the 225th anniversary of the arrival of Loyalists and First Nations this exhibition traced the occupation of the North shore of Lake Ontario from prehistoric times up to 1873. It was designed in conjunction with cultural experts from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and was themed around the Silver Covenant Chain

2010 — The Centennial of the Royal Canadian Navy
This exhibition was formally opened by Vice-Admiral P. Dean McFadden, Chief of Maritime Command.