What families say

Kids get to explore an actual historic warship, with active-duty Navy sailors on hand who are knowledgeable and happy to answer questions or give tours—reviewers especially praised guides who made the history come alive. Plan for stairs and low ceilings on board, so sturdy shoes that stay on your feet are a must, and bring photo ID since boarding is treated like an active military site. The ship itself is free, but the adjacent museum charges admission and is well worth it for context on how the ship was built and used; a water taxi from the aquarium is a fun way to arrive.

Ages 6–18