Naval Historical Center

805 Kidder Breese Street Southeast
Washington, DC 20374
202-433-4882
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Housed in the old Naval Gun Factory, this museum features a collection that includes the foremast fighting top from the USS Constitution, the bathyscaphe Trieste, ship models, medals, uniforms, photographs, and fine art. Hands-on exhibits are also available for children which include working submarine periscopes and WW II gun mounts.