Submarine Force Museum Home of Historic Ship Nautilus
USS Nautilus and Museum will be CLOSED March 23-25 due to a Force Protection Exercise.
Past Museum Events & Flyers
Spring Upkeep Closing:
The museum and ship will be closed starting Monday, April 19, 2010. The museum reopens on April 23, 2010 and the ship reopens on May 1, 2010 when we switch over to Summer Hours.
April 10-12 & 14-18, 2010:
9,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Photos Available in our Gallery!
From April 10-12 and April 14-18, the Submarine Force Museum in Groton will be hosting "9,000 Leagues Under the Sea," an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of USS TRITON's first-ever submerged circumnavigation of the world.
- Travel around the Museum and learn about the historic voyage.
- View the same sights TRITON's crewmembers saw through the sub's periscope.
- Participate in hands-on activities relating to some of the places she passed during her journey.
- Learn more about TRITON, which was the only American submarine to be powered by two nuclear reactors and whose sail still holds the record as the largest one ever constructed for a U.S. sub.
There is no cost for museum entry or to participate in the event.
February 13-15, 17-21 (not Tuesday), 2010:
Become a Bubblehead
Photos Available in our Gallery!
Have some free time this Winter Break? The Submarine Force Museum is "launching" 4 giant paper submarines and we need you to join their crews!
Stop by the Submarine Force Museum from 9 am - 4 pm!
- Add a drawing of your face to the boat of your choice.
- Receive a plank-owner certificate
- Enter a raffle to win one of the sub (Prizes are the actual paper submarine models)
- Free! No registration required.
- All ages are welcome.
October 31, 2009: Celebrate Halloween on a Submarine!
Photos Available in our Gallery!
Stop by the Submarine Force Museum on October 31 from 3 - 8 pm! We’ll have not-so-scary stories and movies, a spooky scavenger hunt, creepy crafts, and, of course, candy! USS Nautilus and her Sailors will be dressed for the occasion, so don’t miss your chance to take a special tour! Costumes welcome! FREE admission!
Sneak Peek Photos Available in our Gallery!
August 3, 2009: Our Final Summer Activity Day!
Photos Available in our Gallery!
Join us on August 3 from 10am to 3pm as we celebrate the 51st anniversary of USS Nautilus’s arrival at the North Pole with a day of fun-filled activities!
- Help draw a map of Nautilus’s North Pole adventure using sidewalk chalk—and then travel the boat’s route on foot!
- Send a message the Navy way! Ask and answer questions using signal flags, Morse Code, and periscopes!
- Build with "ice cubes," take a break with some submarine stories, or—back by popular demand—design a LEGO sub!
- Create your own periscope to take home!
- Go on a scavenger hunt as you tour the museum—there’s a prize if you finish!
June 21 - September 7, 2009: Family Fun Mystic Photography Contest!
Family Fun Mystic, a group of area attractions including: The Submarine Museum, The Dinosaur Place, Ocean Beach Park and Essex Steam Train; are sponsoring a photo contest from Father’s Day through Labor Day; winners can receive up to a $2,000 free shopping at Crystal Mall. — Event Flyer
July 17, 2009: Education Fun Day!
Join us on July 17th, 10am - 3pm, for a day of fun filled activities!
- Spell your name in signal flags!
- Design a LEGO submarine!
- Build an aluminum-foil boat and see how many pennies it holds before it sinks!
Click HERE for the Float Your Boat Official Results! - Create your own submarine patch to take home!
If you would like to include announcements on this page concerning special events within the submarine community, please contact our secretary toll free at 1-800-343-0079 (local visitors may call (860) 694-3174) or Contact the Appropriate Person in Regards to your Inquiry with our Contact Form