The Submarine Force Museum, Connecticut, United States

5chandelle 5:00 PM Aug 19, 2022

Great musuem!
One of the best free museums I've ever been to. The exhibits are well-kept and showcase the history of submarines from the very beginning to the present. It's definitely more interesting when Nautilus is there, but was worth a visit even when it wasn't.

4CaptMancuso 5:00 PM Jun 26, 2022

Well worth the time
Unfortunately, the USS Nautilus is not currently located at the museum. The Nautilus has been removed for renovation and is scheduled to return in the fall of 2022. I have toured the Nautilus in the past and wanted to repeat that experience. Even with the absence of that submarine – the museum is still worth visiting. The museum extensively covers the history of submarines and submarine warfare. The exhibits are interesting for all. You do not need to be an expert in naval operations or submarine warfare to enjoy this museum. Did I mention it is FREE? A person with a strong interest in submarine warfare could probably spend 3-4 hours in the museum but most folks will probably be looking at a 1 – 2-hour visit. There are some exhibits outside but the day we were there it was uncomfortably hot, so we skimmed that part quickly. Some the cool exhibits include a Polaris missile, A collection of U.S. Navy torpedoes, a large model of a GATO class submarine, working periscopes that you can look through, deck guns, survival gear and much more. There is some great history available here and you can’t beat the price.