Submarine Force Museum
The US Navy's only submarine museum, home to the world's first nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus.

📜 The US Navy's official repository of submarine history, located on Connecticut's Thames River.
🔍 Home to the USS Nautilus, the world's first nuclear-powered submarine.

Why Go

🚢 Explore the historic USS Nautilus, the first nuclear submarine
📚 Peruse a vast collection of submarine artifacts, documents, and photographs
🆓 Free admission for all visitors
🔬 Conduct research in a world-renowned submarine history library

Tips

📍 From I-95, take exit 86 (Sub base exit) and follow signs.
📅 Check website for specific closures in April and November for upkeep.

Cost

💰 Free admission

Hours

🕒 Summer (May-Sep): 9am-5pm Wed-Mon. Winter (Oct-Apr): 9am-4pm Wed-Mon. Closed Tuesdays.
🚫 Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and select weeks in April and November.

Location

🗺️ One Crystal Lake Road, Groton, Connecticut, 06340, United States

Last updated 28 days ago

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