Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park

The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park is a military museum on Buffalo's waterfront that displays three major warships: the cruiser USS Little Rock, the destroyer USS The Sullivans, and the submarine USS Croaker. Visitors can walk through the ships and explore interior spaces such as engine rooms and crew quarters, as well as view exhibits with equipment and artifacts from naval operations.

The museum was founded in 1979 when the city launched a project with retired warships to preserve local history. The ships came from different periods of American naval history and were stationed in Buffalo to keep memories of wars and water-based operations alive.

The park holds vessels connected to American naval history and draws visitors interested in learning about warships and the people who served on them. The location functions as a gathering place for people curious about military heritage and wanting to experience history firsthand.

The park is closed from December through March and offers exploration opportunities during the other months. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time for walking through narrow corridors and stairs in the ship interiors.

A remarkable moment in naval history occurred here when two ships bearing the same name arrived at the museum and anchored side by side. This was the first time in American Navy history that two ships with identical names were present simultaneously.

Location: New York

Inception: July 4, 1979

Website: http://buffalonavalpark.org

GPS coordinates: 42.87760,-78.88100

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23