Great Lakes Naval Museum

collage of pictures from Great Lakes Collection

WELCOME TO THE GREAT LAKES NAVAL MUSEUM

As an official Department of the Navy Museum, the Great Lakes Naval Museum's mission is to select, collect, preserve, and interpret the history of the United States Navy with particular emphasis on the Navy's only "boot camp" at Naval Station Great Lakes, Great Lakes, Illinois.

The museum is located at the Great Lakes Naval Station by the Main Gates. Admission and parking are free.

Address: Building 42, 610 Farragut Avenue, Great Lakes, IL 60888

USS CONSTITUTION VIRTUAL TOUR

To commemorate USS Constitution and the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, we are proud to offer a Virtual Tour of this historic ship.
Come aboard and explore!

Note - download may take several minutes, and is based on internet connection speed. >>Click Here

MUSEUM NOTICES

Hours of Operation

Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday   1pm - 5pm
Friday       11am - 5pm
Saturday    1pm - 5pm

Guided tours and additional hours by appointment.
Please call 847-688-3154
or e-mail glnm@navy.mil for more information.

Internships
Internships as the Museum are currently available. Follow the link for more informaiton
Internships

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GREAT LAKES MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS
	Women's History Month Speaker In honor of Women's History Month, Naval Station Great Lakes and the Great Lakes Naval Museum will be hosting a talk by Commander Olivia L. Bethea, Training Support Center Great Lakes, Executive Officer, on Monday, March 25 at 10:00am. This talk, which will be located at the Museum, is free and open to the public.
	A Day in the Highlands In honor of the Month of the Military Child and in cooperation with the Great Lakes Fleet and Family Support Center, the Great Lakes Naval Museum will be hosting a free Scottish-themed "Day in the Highlands" activity for children on Saturday, April 6 at 1:00pm. This event is free and open to the public. Activities include a performance by the Thistle and Heather Highland Dancers and a "Make a Scottish Shield" craft activity. All craft supplies will be provided.
	Events Our list of events has been updated! Visit our events page and plan your next visit. >>View
	Frequently Asked Questions Get your answer here. Quick access to our most commonly asked questions. >>View
	Gunner's Mate School Building 521 - Great Lakes Naval Base, the home of Gunner's Mate School. View our tribute to this distinctive building. >>View
	Navy Tradition What fine Naval tradition does this banner represent? More on that fine Naval tradition at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum >>View
	Waves or Spars What was it like to serve your country in the WAVES or SPARS? View the Great Lakes ALWAV newsletter dated April 1, 1943. >>View
	Songs for Navy Men Published during the First World War. Lyrics from Star Spangled Banner to Home Sweet Home >>View