Naval War College Museum, Naval history museum at Coasters Harbor Island, Newport, United States.
The Naval War College Museum occupies Founders Hall, displaying artifacts and exhibits about naval warfare history and regional maritime activities in Narragansett Bay.
Built in 1819 as Newport Poor Asylum, the building became home to the Naval War College in 1884 under Commodore Stephen B. Luce's leadership.
The museum maintains collections documenting naval strategies, warfare development, and the evolution of maritime operations through permanent and rotating exhibitions.
United States citizens must submit identification for background checks at least five business days before visiting, while international visitors require fourteen days notice.
Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan delivered lectures in this building that formed his book 'The Influence of Sea Power Upon History', revolutionizing naval strategy understanding.
Location: Newport
Part of: Naval War College
Website: https://usnwc.edu/NWC-Museum
GPS coordinates: 41.50667,-71.32889
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:34
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