USS Nautilus,
1 Crystal Lake Road, Groton, CT 06340
About Us
Located at 1 Crystal Lake Road in Groton, Connecticut, the USS Nautilus is a museum and tourist attraction that offers a unique look into America's submarine heritage. The museum features various scavenger hunts and self-guided tours for visitors to explore the nation's finest displays and collections of submarines.
The Submarine Force Library & Museum is closed on all Tuesdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. If you are planning a submarine reunion, the museum can be a great resource for you. From Alexander the Great to the Beatles, submarines have captivated people throughout history, and you can learn why at the USS Nautilus.
The museum features a Museum Theater showing a 45-minute film on the early history of the Submarine Force through WWII, as well as a Mini-Theater showcasing a 20-minute film on the Navy's earliest ballistic submarines during the Cold War. Additionally, visitors can learn about the construction of the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus.
The Submarine Force Museum & Library is open on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM. Come and explore the rich history of submarines at the USS Nautilus in Groton, Connecticut.
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Hours open
Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Reviews
"Very interesting and informative museum detailing the history of submarines, with several great examples (most notably the USS Nautilus) on display. The ship itself was closed for repairs with no anticipated date of reopening, which was a huge disappointment. The museum overall was very dated, with few if any of the exhibits having been updated at all in the last 15+ years (I gathered this from the biography of a Medal of Honor recipient whom it said was “the last recipient from WWII submarine service still living,” but he died in 2007). It could certainly use some renovation, but overall it does an excellent job at presenting the history of submarine use in wartime and shared numerous interesting stories about those who served in the “Silent Service.” I think that with the Nautilus open, my rating would undoubtedly move up to a 4/5."
"The first nuclear powered ship. Very good museum with hands on exhibits. If you are interested in naval ships or the Cold War, or WW II, definitely worth a visit."
"Nautilus museum. Free admission closed Tuesday. I spent 3 hours are was pretty interesting. Experience."
"Awesome place, a lot of veterans, an active soldiers. Great place to meet them. To talk hero’s . This place is great to see what they do on sub, how they live"
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