The U. S. Naval Academy Museum serves as an educational and inspirational
resource for the Brigade of Midshipmen at the U. S. Naval Academy,
other students of American naval history, and thousands of visitors
each year. Through it's collections and exhibits, the Museum contributes
to the recognition of history as a basic source of knowledge in
advancing the theory and practice of sea power - Ex Scientia Tridens:
from knowledge, sea power.
The Museum is charged with collecting, preserving, and using in
exhibitions and in study programs, the objects, documents, and works
of art which relate the history and traditions of the United States
Navy. Emphasis is given to objects illustrative of the role of the
naval officer and, in particular, that of alumni of the U. S. Naval
Academy in the events of our past.
Exhibits & Programs:
"100 YEARS and forward..." begins with the Spanish-American
War of 1898, introduces technological developments that helped win
World War II, and the Navy-Marine Corps contributions to the war
effort. It concludes with exhibits on the contributions of Naval
Academy graduates during the Cold War and in America's space program.
Artifacts from famous ships such as USS Constitution and USS Monitor,
and memorabilia of early leaders such as Edward Preble, Isaac Hull,
two Perry brothers, John Dahlgren, and William Halsey.
The Museum's holdings include ship models, paintings, prints, flags,
uniforms, swords, firearms, medals, sculptures, manuscripts, rare
books, photographs, ship instruments and gear, and a wide variety
of personal memorabilia. Several special collections are particularly
noteworthy: The Beverley R. Robinson Collection's 6000 prints reflect
the naval history of Europe and the New World from 1514 through
World War II.
The United States Navy Trophy Flag Collection
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day
Address:
United States Naval Academy
118 Maryland Avenue
Annapolis
Maryland 2402-5034
USA
