National Coast Guard Museum to Open in New London, Connecticut in August 2027
The National Coast Guard Museum, decades in the making, is scheduled to open on August 2, 2027, in New London, Connecticut. The 80,000-square-foot facility on the Thames River will feature three exhibit floors with over 5,000 photos and 600 artifacts, including an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter and the Medal of Honor awarded to Signalman First Class Douglas Munro. A dedication ceremony is planned for Coast Guard Day, August 4, 2027, marking the service's 237th anniversary. Funding included $20 million from Connecticut and nearly $100 million from Congress. With this opening, all U.S. armed services except the Space Force will have national museums.
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National Coast Guard Museum to Open in August 2027 After Decades of Planning
The National Coast Guard Museum, an 80,000-square-foot facility on the Thames River in New London, Connecticut, is set to open to the public on August 2, 2027, with a dedication ceremony on Coast Guard Day, August 4, 2027, marking the service's 237th anniversary. The museum will feature three exhibit floors with over 5,000 photos and 600 artifacts, including an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter and the Medal of Honor awarded to Signalman First Class Douglas Munro. The project, decades in the making, received significant funding from Congress—nearly $50 million in 2022 and another $50 million in 2025—along with $20 million from the state of Connecticut. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday said the museum will honor the service's history and inspire future generations. With this opening, all U.S. armed services except the Space Force will have national museums.
National Coast Guard Museum Set to Open in August 2027
The National Coast Guard Museum, decades in the making, is scheduled to open on August 2, 2027, on the banks of the Thames River in New London, Connecticut. The 80,000-square-foot facility will feature three exhibit floors with over 5,000 photos and 600 artifacts, including an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter and the Medal of Honor awarded to Signalman First Class Douglas Munro. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday stated the museum will honor the service's history and inspire future generations. The project received nearly $50 million from Congress in 2022 and an additional $50 million in 2025. A dedication ceremony is planned for Coast Guard Day, August 4, 2027, the 237th anniversary of the Revenue Cutter Service's establishment. The museum will complete the set of national museums for all U.S. armed services except the Space Force.
National Coast Guard Museum Set to Open in August 2027
The National Coast Guard Museum, decades in the making, is scheduled to open on August 2, 2027, on the banks of the Thames River in New London, Connecticut. The 80,000-square-foot facility will feature three exhibit floors with over 5,000 photos and 600 artifacts, including an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter and the Medal of Honor awarded to Signalman First Class Douglas Munro. The museum's dedication is planned for Coast Guard Day, August 4, 2027, marking the service's 237th anniversary. Funding included $20 million from Connecticut, nearly $50 million from Congress in 2022, and another $50 million from the federal government in 2025. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday said the museum will honor the 'Long Blue Line' of service members. With this opening, all U.S. armed services except the Space Force will have national museums.
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National Coast Guard Museum to Open in August 2027 After Decades of Planning
The National Coast Guard Museum in New London, Connecticut, is set to open on August 2, 2027, with a dedication ceremony on Coast Guard Day, August 4, 2027, marking the service's 237th anniversary. The 80,000-square-foot facility will feature three exhibit floors, interactive displays, over 5,000 photos, and 600 artifacts, including an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter and the Medal of Honor awarded to Signalman First Class Douglas Munro. The project, decades in the making, received significant funding from Congress—nearly $50 million in 2022 and another $50 million in 2025—along with $20 million from the state of Connecticut. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday described the museum as a permanent tribute to the service's history and personnel. The museum will complete the set of national museums for all U.S. armed services except the Space Force.
National Coast Guard Museum Set to Open in August 2027
The National Coast Guard Museum, decades in the making, is scheduled to open on August 2, 2027, in New London, Connecticut, with a dedication ceremony on Coast Guard Day, August 4, 2027, marking the service's 237th anniversary. The 80,000-square-foot facility on the Thames River will feature three exhibit floors with over 5,000 photos and 600 artifacts, including an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter and the Medal of Honor awarded to Signalman First Class Douglas Munro. The project received significant funding from Congress, including nearly $50 million in 2022 and another $50 million in 2025, plus $20 million from Connecticut. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday emphasized the museum will honor the service's history and inspire future generations. With this opening, all U.S. armed services except the Space Force will have national museums.
National Coast Guard Museum Set to Open in August 2027 After Decades of Planning
The National Coast Guard Museum, under construction in New London, Connecticut, is scheduled to open to the public on August 2, 2027, with a dedication ceremony on Coast Guard Day, August 4, 2027, marking the service's 237th anniversary. The 80,000-square-foot facility on the Thames River will feature three exhibit floors with over 5,000 photos and 600 artifacts, including an MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter and the Medal of Honor awarded to Signalman First Class Douglas Munro. The project, first proposed in 2001, overcame legal battles and funding challenges, receiving nearly $50 million from Congress in 2022 and an additional $50 million in 2025. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday said the museum will honor the service's history and inspire future generations. With this opening, all U.S. armed services except the Space Force will have national museums.