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WELCOME TO THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE U.S. NAVY
History comes alive for visitors at the U.S. Navy Museum!
Devoted to the display of naval artifacts, models, documents and fine art,
the museum chronicles the history of the United States Navy from the American Revolution to present-day conflicts.
Interactive exhibits commemorate our Navy's wartime heroes and battles as well as peacetime contributions in exploration,
diplomacy, navigation and humanitarian service.
Tools, equipment and personal effects offer visitors and exciting chance to learn more about naval history, customs and way of life.
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Cold War Gallery
The Cold War Gallery, currently under construction at the Washington Navy Yard, is the newest exhibit to be added to the National Museum of the U.S. Navy. Located in the newly renovated historic building adjacent to the current Museum, the Cold War Gallery is a testament to the Navy's Cold War veterans - telling the story of their selfless and crucial service during one of history's most perilous and high-stakes epochs. To learn more about the upcoming exhibit, please visit the Naval Historical Foundation at: www.navyhistory.org/coldwar_gallery/index.html
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NHHC EVENTS
BUS SERVICE TO THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD
Visit the U.S. Navy Museum using the new DC Circulator from Union Station to Navy Yard Metro.
Buses running this route will operate every ten minutes. For DC Circulator schedules and more
information, please visit
www.dccirculator.com
MUSEUM TOURS
The museum is open to the public and tours can be arranged for school groups or lager interested groups. Please contact the Museum Education Department at:
202 433 6826.
OLD IRONSIDES
The NHHC is now hosting the USS Constitution's website! The site includes a history of the Navy's oldest commissioned warship, visitor
information, photographs, news, and details on special events and services.
USS Constitution web site
National Museum of the U.S. Navy
805 Kidder Breese Street SE Washington Navy Yard, DC
20374-5060
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U.S. NAVY MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS
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Pirate or Privateer? The war of 1812
Join the staff of the U.S. Navy Museum as we discover the history of the
War of 1812! Families can discover what ship board surgery was like,
chat with Dolly Madison, watch a re-creation of gun crew firing drills,
while children can become Privateers with their very own Letter of
Marque! Senior Historian, Dr. Michael Crawford, will also be on hand to
share the history behind pirates, privateers, and the outbreak of the
War of 1812. Click here for more information
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Cold War Teachers Institute
Thursday, August 6, 2009 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Virginia War Memorial in partnership with the The Cold War Museum and the U.S. Navy Museum will host an institute targeted for teachers of USII and VA/US History
from middle and high school. Registration is free! More information is available at www.vawarmemorial.org
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OTHER U.S. NAVY MUSEUMS
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