Whether you visit one of the twelve official US Navy Museums, take advantage of public programs and publications, or seek knowledge through the artifacts, documents, images and artwork available at the NHHC, you will find that this is where the history, legacy and traditions of the United States Navy come alive.
African Americans in the Navy
NEW section with new material and refreshed images including African American Milestones in naval history in honor of Black History Month. >>View
NEWS
NHHC in the News Breaking U.S. naval history news from across the world. >>View
NOTICES
Museum Closing Due to the snow storm in the Washington DC area, the Navy Museum will remain closed Tuesday February 9th. For Wednesday hours, call ahead 202-433-4882.
Curator The artifact collection is relocating from the National Capital Region. The ability to process loan requests will be severely restricted for the foreseeable future;
this website will announce when normal operations will resume.
Naval History & Heritage Command
805 Kidder Breese Street SE Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5060
Distinguished Sailors Stamps
February 4, 2010 the U.S. Postal Service will issue "Distinguished Sailors stamps" to honor four sailors who served with bravery and distinction. >>View
NEW Civil War Blog Site
Social Media highlighting the events of the Civil War Navy's sesquicentennial anniversary celebration >>View
Publications
New edition on Navy salvage chronicles another 18 precedent-setting marine salvage and deep-ocean recovery operations. >>View
Magic of Flight
Experience the magic of flight on line! National Naval Aviation Museum exhibits can be viewed,
along with the Museum's renowned aircraft collection.
Employment: View a listing of employment opportunities at the Naval History & Heritage Command. More>>
Internships & Awards: The NHHC offers internships
in a number of fields, including historical research, writing, education and
artifact management. More>>
