Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum Tours and Tickets
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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is a must for history buffs, especially those interested in the military and WWII. This kid-friendly venue is a hit with families, too.
Plan to spend roughly four hours exploring the museum.
A lunch café and snack shack are available on-site.
Self-guided audio tours are available for an additional fee.
The USS Yorktown is the museum’s only wheelchair-accessible vessel.
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Entrance tickets are US$28 for adults, with add-ons available. Tours that feature Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum start at about US$17 for a water taxi across the Charleston Harbor. Most guided sightseeing cruises cost around US$50; luxury private yachts go for more than US$1,000.
All Patriots Point exhibits are included with your general admission ticket, including the USS Yorktown, USS Laffey, the Vietnam Experience, and the Medal of Honor Museum. Your ticket grants you access to a collection of 28 military aircraft, ranging from a WWII-era dive bomber to the United States’ first strike-fighter.
Yes, the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum is family-friendly and suitable for children. Encourage kids to get hands-on with scavenger hunts through the museum or a flight simulation. Other educational exhibits and immersive learning opportunities make the museum a popular destination for families visiting Charleston.
Somewhat. Many of the museum’s attractions and exhibits are wheelchair accessible, including elevator access to portions of the USS Yorktown and the Vietnam Experience. However, parts of the USS Yorktown and most of the USS Laffey require the use of stairs. Complimentary wheelchairs are available for you to borrow.
It depends. You can spend several hours exploring the main attractions, including the hangar deck of the USS Yorktown and the Medal of Honor Museum. To see the USS Yorktown's popular Engine Room and other museum attractions, such as the USS Laffey and the Vietnam Experience, plan on four hours.