The Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum in Vallejo, California welcomes visitors to get in touch with the past, and share in their fascinating collection of collectables, programs and exhibits that celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of the community. The Museum is located in Vallejo 's historic Old City Hall and features five galleries featuring the exciting history of the City of Vallejo and the former U.S. Naval Shipyard at Mare Island, with exhibitions including private collections, traveling exhibitions, and borrowed artifacts. The Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum also sponsors educational and cultural programs including group tours, concerts and recitals.READ MORE

The Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum in Bay City, Michigan features the Vietnam Era Navy Destroyer USS Edson DD-946, and is a unique visitor attraction on Bay City's riverfront. The Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum is a delightful maritime museum dedicated to preserving and promoting the USS Edson, and tours are available by appointment. They also have a gift shop, offer overnight and group events, and educational programs with hands on science and maths, come view the fascinating archives and displays on the ship, it's well worth a visit.READ MORE

Museo Tecnico Navale di La Spezia is a maritime museum located next to the main entrance of the historic naval dockyards and has numerous fascinating exhibits for viewing on two floors. Museo Tecnico Navale di La Spezia is open daily and welcomes groups, where a rich collection of ship models and memorabilia are showcased. There is a weapons section, figureheads including decorative figures placed on the bow of the ships, and there are several ship models to view from Etruscan, Egyptian style, from the Roman era to the Vikings, the caravels of Columbus, and vessels of the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries, it's a must visit.READ MORE

Although National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, is predominantly home to aircraft, it also showcases over 4000 uniforms, flight gear, weaponry, medals and decorations which highlight the history of naval aviation. The Emil Buehler Naval Aviation Library possesses personal and official papers of prominent naval aviators, squadron records as well as a photograph collection of over 350,000 images, which collection attracts researchers worldwide. National Naval Aviation Museum is recognised as one of the world's largest and most popular naval aviation museums, with more than 150 aircraft which have been beautifully restored and that represent Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation. These unique aircraft displays are housed inside the museum as well as outside on its 37 acres of ground. Our flight line bus takes visitors on a free 20 minute tour of about 40 aircraft displayed behind the restoration hangar. We also have 2 top of the range MaxFlight Simulators which allow visitors to experience the excitement of air-to-air combat and stunt flying. With so much to see and do at National Naval Aviation Museum, you and your family will need a full day visit to see it all. READ MORE

Visit Musee Maritime qu Quebec in Quebec for nautical antiques, museum shop, maritime exhibitions, boutique, nautical products, clothingREAD MORE

Visit Maritime Command Museum in Halifax for heritage building, historical artifacts, research library, shipboard memorabiliaREAD MORE

Visit H. Lee White Marine Museum in Oswego for maritime museum, exhibits, ship models, dugout canoes, gift shopREAD MORE

Oystercatcher Lodge in Shelley Point offer sea-facing en suite Suites, a Honeymoon Suite and a Disabled Suite with private verandas. Whale watching, dolphins and bird watchers find this a natural paradise! Golf course, Country Club, Health Spa, West Coast NP, Fossil Park, Roche Pan Reserve and the Nautical Museum are close by attractions. READ MORE

The Underwater Archaeology Branch of the NC Division of Historical Resources located in Kure Beach, operates this small museum with exhibits on dive sites and maritime history dating from prehistoric to Civil War and the present.READ MORE

The Aircraft Carrier USS HORNET Museum is a national treasure, located in Alameda, the museum participated in two of the greatest events of the 20th century -- World War II and the Apollo 11 manned space mission. Numerous events and exhibitions are offered on a daily basis and the museum is a must on a Californian holiday. READ MORE