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Washington Navy Yard Directions
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Base Access Information
Please be advised that Base Security protocol can change without notice. All information provided below is based on standard Security procedures. Naval Support Activity Washington reserves the right to make changes at any time.
Due to recent events at the Washington Navy Yard, access to the US Navy Museum and the Cold War Gallery is extremely limited, and will be for the foreseeable future. All visitors to the U.S. Navy Museum and Cold War Gallery must have a Department of Defense (DOD) Common Access Card (CAC) or a military ID. Bus groups must call at least 14 days in advance for a reservation to visit the U.S. Navy Museum. They may call (202) 433 6897 or (202) 433 6826 to book a reservation. Non bus riding groups (i.e. individual family groups) must have at least one member of their party with a CAC or military ID. The display ship Barry is closed until further notice. Please call (202) 433 3377 for updated visitor information. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
Visiting the Naval History and Heritage Command >View
The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) Headquarters is located at the Washington Navy Yard. Please follow the guidance for entrance gates and directions below.
Hours of operation and contact information for specific research branches of NHHC can be found at: www.history.navy.mil/about/operation_hours.html
Visiting the National Museum of the United States Navy, Cold War Gallery and Destroyer Barry >View
The National Museum of the United States Navy and Cold War Gallery are open to the public free of charge and are located on the historic Washington Navy Yard in southeast Washington, D.C. Both the Museums are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekends and holidays. Both Museums are open every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Barry is open Thursday and Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am-5:00 pm but may also close suddenly for maintenance or inclement weather-please call the ship directly at (202) 433-3377 for the most up- to-date hours of operation for the ship.
Guests above the age of 18 are required to have a valid government-issued ID card, such as a driver's license, State ID, passport, or Common Access Card (CAC). Guests accompanied by children under the age of 18 will be responsible for those children. Large handbags and backpacks may be searched by Security."
Entrance Gates >View
Weekday Visitors (Tuesday-Friday. Closed to the public on Monday)-Please use the 11th St SE and O St SE (1022 O St SE).
Parking is very limited on the Washington Navy Yard on weekdays. The Museum does have some parking spaces it can reserve for visitors driving to the Navy Yard. Please call (202) 433-6897 to ask about reserving a space. Vehicle registration and proof of insurance or rental agreement are required to drive onto the base. During the week, parking is also available (for a fee) in the lot adjacent to the Navy Yard at the intersection of 6th and M St SE gate. On weekdays, guests may visit the Museum and then walk through a turnstile on the Riverwalk to access Barry, but guests will not be able to re-enter the Yard through that access point.
Weekend/Holiday Visitors-Please use the 6th St SE and M St SE
All visitors should go to the 6th and M SE. gate on weekends and holidays. Visitors may drive in through the 6th and M St SE. gate on weekends and park in the lot between the Museum and destroyer Barry (please use only the white spaces). Vehicle registration and proof of insurance or rental agreement are required to drive onto the base. This gate is also the entrance for buses arriving on weekends. On weekends, guests may visit the Museum and then walk through the turnstile to access Barry, but guests will not be able to re-enter the Yard through that access point and will have to reenter the Navy Yard at the 6th and M St. SE gate by walking around the perimeter of the Navy Yard.
Driving Directions to WNY
Directions using Google Maps >View
Please Note:
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Cars and buses must enter via the 11th & O St. SE gates on weekdays; on weekends and holidays the 6th and M St. SE gate should be used for all vehicle traffic.
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Parking is extremely limited during the weekdays, but the Museum does have some parking spaces it can reserve for visitors driving to the Navy Yard. Please call (202) 433-6897 to ask about reserving a space. Vehicle registration and proof of insurance or rental agreement are required to drive onto the base. It is recommended that visitor assess the Navy Yard via Metro on weekdays or park in the lot (for a fee) across the street from the 6th and M St. SE gate. The general public can bring cars onto the Navy Yard on weekends/holidays and should use the 6th and M St. SE gate.
Public Transportation Directions and more
Metro (Subway) >View
Via Metro (Subway) Metro System Map
The U.S. Navy Museum is accessible by both the Navy Yard (green) and Eastern Market (blue and orange) metro stations.
- Eastern Market Metro Station (Orange/Blue Line)
Exit the metro station and walk south on 8th St SE for 0.5 miles.
Weekdays: Turn left onto M St SE for 1 block and turn right onto 11th St. The O St gate is the last gate before the water.
Weekends: Turn right onto M St SE and continue for two more blocks and enter the 6th and M St SE gate.
- Navy Yard Metro Station (Green Line)
Exit the metro station via New Jersey Ave.
Weekdays: Walk east on M St until you come to 11th St and turn right. The O St gate is the last gate before the water.
Weekends: Walk east on M St until you arrive at the 6th St gate.
Public Bus >View
The new DC Circulator Union Station to Navy Yard Metro route will operate every ten minutes, Monday through Friday - 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Additional service will be available during Nationals home game days - including late evening and weekends.
For Metro schedules and updates please visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority website at www.wmata.com .
For DC Circulator schedules, please visit www.dccirculator.com
Washington Navy Yard Map and Additional Information
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NOTE : Picnic tables are available near the Museum and throughout the Navy Yard for those who wish to bring their lunch and eat outside.
| Building 36 |
3rd Floor |
Communications and Outreach (Public Affairs) |
| Building 44 |
1st Floor |
The Navy Department Library |
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2nd Floor |
Entrance to Curator & Photographic Section in Building 108 |
Building 57 |
1st Floor
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Early History Branch
Senior Historian
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2nd Floor
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Contemporary History Branch
Director of Naval History |
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3rd Floor |
Operational Archives |
Building 67 |
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Navy Art Archives (Not Open to the Public) |
Building 70 |
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Cold War Gallery
Underwater Archaeology |
Building 76 |
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The U.S. Navy Museum |
Building 108 |
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Entrance to Curator & Photographic Section |
Building 70 and Building 57
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Aviation History
Ships History / Deck Logs |
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