Puget Sound Navy Museum

The Puget Sound Navy Museum is a maritime museum in Bremerton dedicated to naval operations and shipyard history of the region. The museum houses uniforms, weapons, ship models, and photographs that document the work and operations of the Navy across decades.

The museum was founded in 1896 and moved several times before settling in a restored building from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard complex. The shipyard itself became central to Navy operations and ship maintenance during the 1900s.

The museum displays how naval presence shaped the community and how sailors and workers lived their daily lives in the region. Exhibits here tell personal stories of people stationed locally and those who worked in the shipyard.

The museum sits near the ferry terminal and is within walking distance from downtown. Plan to spend two to three hours to comfortably view the exhibits and outdoor displays.

Outside the building stands the preserved sail section of USS Parche, a nuclear submarine used for classified underwater missions. This unusual display serves as a reminder of the lesser-known naval operations that took place during the Cold War era.

Location: Bremerton

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-16:00; October-April: Tuesday off; November Thursday[4] off; December 25: off; January 01: off; easter off

Website: https://pugetsoundnavymuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 47.56292,-122.62647

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04