Address / locations
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686 Cushing Rd Newport, RI 02841
Newport, RI
Business Hours
(Please Call to Confirm)
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monday
10:00am-4:00pm
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tuesday
10:00am-4:00pm
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wednesday
10:00am-4:00pm
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thrusday
10:00am-4:00pm
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friday
10:00am-4:00pm
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saturday
closed
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sunday
closed
About Naval War College Museum
Specialties: The Naval War College Museum interprets the history of the Navy in Narragansett Bay. Permanent exhibits interpret naval activities in the region from the colonial period through the Civil War and also focus on the Naval Torpedo Station, the Naval Training Station, and the Naval War College. A naval art gallery and temporary exhibit space offer changing exhibits on various subjects....
Specialties: The Naval War College Museum interprets the history of the Navy in Narragansett Bay. Permanent exhibits interpret naval activities in the region from the colonial period through the Civil War and also focus on the Naval Torpedo Station, the Naval Training Station, and the Naval War College. A naval art gallery and temporary exhibit space offer changing exhibits on various subjects.
Open Mon-Fri 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Closed Federal Holidays
Public access to the Museum with a personal vehicle or bus is through Gate 1 of U.S. Naval Station, Newport. All visitors must be vetted prior to their visit.
U.S. citizens are advised that the vetting process takes 7 business days. Non-U.S. Citizens require 14 days advanced notice. IF escorted by personnel with U.S. military identification, NO advanced reservations are necessary. Escort or reservations and two forms of identification are necessary for all over the age of 16 for entry onto the Naval Station. Photo identification, proof of vehicle insurance and vehicle registration are required for all visitors trying to access the base. Established in 1952. Tradition has it that on a late October's day in 1884, Commodore Stephen B. Luce, USN, was rowed from the flagship of the North Atlantic Squadron anchored off Newport to Coasters Harbor Island and proceeded to a large stone building, the former Newport Asylum for the Poor, climbed its rickety stairs, and as he opened the front door solemnly announced to his few companions and the empty grounds, "Poor little poorhouse, I christen thee United States Naval War College."
Today the "little poorhouse" is a well preserved and stately structure, a National Historic Landmark and home to the Naval War College Museum. Named Founders Hall in honor of the founding fathers of the College, it is uniquely suited for its current purpose.
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