National Coast Guard Museum to open in August 2027 after decades of planning

Published Aug 5, 08:06 PM UTC

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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.

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Military TimesWestern

Original headline: The countdown begins: National Coast Guard Museum one year from opening

Original language: EN

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National Coast Guard Museum to Open in New London, Connecticut in August 2027

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