Military Sea Services Museum, Military museum in Sebring, Florida, US.
The Military Sea Services Museum occupies a building at 1402 Roseland Avenue in Sebring, Florida, and holds artifacts and exhibits relating to the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy. Its displays include state flags, posters, military items and sea services memorabilia, and a later addition, the USS Highland Room, was built during the 2005 reconstruction.
The museum was founded in 1998 to document the history of the three American maritime military branches. After Hurricane Jeanne struck in 2004, it underwent major repairs to preserve its collections and facilities.
The museum displays the contributions of the US Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard through exhibits that document their missions and service at sea. Visitors can see items that illustrate the daily work and duties of these maritime forces.
The museum stands at 1402 Roseland Avenue in Sebring, Florida. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; admission is free and donations are welcome. Check the hours before planning a visit.
The museum grew out of Branch 173 of the Fleet Reserve Association, whose members wanted to display their memorabilia and promote the military sea services. That collection opened on Memorial Day 1998 at 1402 Roseland Avenue.
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