Maritime museums tell amazing stories of the Naval past. If you are a Ship or a history geek, Here are the ten best Marine Museums in the USA that you should definitely visit!
The Mariners Museum & ParkNewport News Virginia
It has 150 boats from 42 countries. It also houses the USS Monitor Center, which features the “BATTLE OF THE IRONCLADS” a treat for Civil war buffs
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Maine Maritime MuseumBath, Maine
It is a gateway to Maine’s maritime history and has a research library. It also features a fully functional woodworks workshop. It also offers immersive tours.
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Mystic SeaportMystic, Connecticut
It is the largest maritime museum in the USA. It is world-famous for its renowned library. It has a wide range of sailing boats & ships.
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Independence Seaport MuseumPhiladelphia
It features the oldest active steel warship, the Cruiser Olympia; it was launched in 1892. It also features USS Becuna, a WWII submarine.
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USS Constitution MuseumBoston, Massachusetts
It has a great collection of “Old Ironsides”. USS Constitution is the world’s oldest warship that is still afloat.
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Michigan Maritime MuseumSouth Haven, Michigan
It highlights the Maritime history of the Great Lakes. It has 5 exhibition buildings famous for a lot of immersive maritime activities
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USS Midway MuseumSan Diego, California
It is the longest-serving aircraft Carrier in the history of the US Navy (1945-1992). It also has 29 restored naval aircraft on display
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Chesapeake Bay Maritime MuseumSt Michaels, MD
The 18-acre campus includes numerous indoor & outdoor exhibitions, including the 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse & a working shipyard
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Columbia River Maritime MuseumAstoria, Oregon
It has excellent exhibits on U.S Coast Guard & Columbia River Bar Pilots. It also features legendary Salmon Fishing trips & a floating light tour
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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space MuseumNYC
It features the USS Intrepid Aircraft carrier, a Tactical Submarine armed with Missiles, fighter jets & a space shuttle. Imagine the fun you will have here