The Submarine Force Museum, Groton

One of the best museums visited in the USA. The museum has a very thorough history of submarines that can be appreciated by any age older than three, and by any educational level beyond pre-K. We noticed that both kids and adults were very engaged looking at the exhibits and vessels. Free admission. Free parking. Parking lot RV accessible. Competent docents and active Navy submariners to answer questions. CLOSED ON TUESDAYS. SEE WEBSITE FOR OTHER CLOSED DAYS.

This is a great museum. The exhibits were excellent and interesting. They detail the history of submarines and the crucial role they played in our military history. The self-guided tour of the Nautilus was also great. The audio device that was provided worked well and was very interesting

I try to go here once every summer; the tour of the Nautilus never gets old, and reading the documents and looking at the models is always fun.

Worth two days - kids had a blast! Check the movie schedule, and be sure to ask questions. Also - the guy at the welcome desk (entry) has served - they are a wealth of information and quite engaging. - THANK THEM for their service too!!

An interesting museum on the history of submarines, particularly in the US Navy. A film details the early submarines (from early gasoline to diesel/electric boats). It seems to hint that there is another film in the works that will likely talk about nuclear submarines. The museum is free and, with a tour of the USS Nautilus (docked right outside), expect to spend a couple of hours here.