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Military institution · Annapolis, Maryland
United States Naval Academy
The officers’ school of the Navy and Marine Corps, founded in 1845 on the Severn River, with a chapel, museum and guided campus tours.
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About United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy was founded in 1845 in Annapolis on the banks of the Severn River and trains officers for the Navy and the Marine Corps. The campus, called the Yard, mixes early-20th-century granite buildings, lawns, and piers.
The visit begins at the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, next to the pedestrian gate, with a short film about midshipmen life. Guided tours, paid separately, go through the chapel with its copper dome and the crypt housing the tomb of John Paul Jones, the naval hero of independence, as well as Bancroft Hall, the large dormitory for students, and the campus monuments.
The Academy museum, in Preble Hall, has a gallery of ship models from the 17th and 18th centuries and objects from the country’s naval history.
Entry is controlled: visitors aged 18 and over must show photo ID, and non-U.S. citizens use a passport. For security reasons, public access can be temporarily suspended.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours, including the guided tour.
Best time
Weekday mornings. At the end of May, during graduation week, the city and campus become very crowded.
How to get there
On foot, via the pedestrian gate on Prince George Street or King George Street, a few minutes from the City Dock. Visitors’ cars generally do not enter.
Tip
Bring your passport, which is mandatory for foreigners, and check the website to confirm whether public access is open that day. Large bags are subject to inspection.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about United States Naval Academy
Do I need ID to enter the Naval Academy?
Yes. Visitors aged 18 and over must show photo ID; foreigners must use a passport. Confirm the rules before you go.
Can I visit the Naval Academy without a guide?
You can walk through the campus’s open areas, but the guided tour, which departs from the visitor center, covers more places and explains midshipmen routines.
What to see at the Naval Academy?
The chapel with John Paul Jones’s crypt, Bancroft Hall, the campus monuments, and the Preble Hall museum.