Naval museum complex Balaklava, Naval museum in Balaklava, Crimea.
The underground complex stretches through 600 meters of tunnels beneath 120 meters of rock, featuring dry docks and repair workshops for submarines.
Between 1953 and 1961, Soviet engineers constructed this submarine base during the Cold War to maintain and repair vessels of the Black Sea Fleet.
The museum exhibitions present life-sized models of submarine crews, detailed warship replicas, and extensive collections of naval equipment from different periods.
The museum complex operates from Wednesday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM, with guided tours available through the underground tunnels.
The facility was engineered to withstand a 100-kiloton nuclear explosion while supporting 1,500 personnel with resources for 30 days of isolation.
Location: Balaklava
Inception: 2003
Official opening: 2003
Address: 22 N°.22 St. Tavricheskaya Naberezhnaya
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-18:30
Phone: +79788891056
Website: http://muzey-sevastopol.com
GPS coordinates: 44.50104,33.59648
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:46
This collection brings together warships that shaped naval warfare across three centuries, from wooden sailing vessels to nuclear-powered submarines. The ships represent turning points in maritime military technology, including the age of sail, the transition to steam and iron hulls, and the advent of nuclear propulsion. Preserved vessels such as HMS Victory and USS Constitution demonstrate life aboard warships during the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812, while USS Missouri and USS Nautilus illustrate the strategic role of naval forces during World War II and the Cold War. Visitors can explore the decks where historic battles were commanded, examine artillery from 18-pound cannons to modern naval guns, and walk through the cramped quarters where crews lived during extended deployments. The collection spans continents, with museum ships located in Portsmouth, Pearl Harbor, Stockholm, and Saint Petersburg. Each vessel tells the story of its nation's naval ambitions and the sailors who served aboard, offering a tangible connection to maritime history that no textbook can match.
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