USS Albacore Museum

Commissioned in 1953, the USS Albacore has since been the model for modern-day submarines. Its unique hull served as the prototype for the Navy’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet. In 1985, upon its decommissioning, the USS Albacore came to rest at the USS Albacore Museum in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Today, the museum is open seven days a week for guests to tour this historical site. Guests are welcome to partake in self-guided tours of the boat and the property’s memorial garden. Of note, visitors are permitted to board and explore this distinguished submarine. You’ll have the opportunity to see the control room, engineering spaces, bunkrooms, and even look through the periscope. Furthermore, you’ll be treated to stories told by real-life crew members, through their recorded tales, of the USS Albacore. Other notable spaces at the museum include a propeller field, a memorial garden commemorating fallen shipmates, and an epic gift shop. Address: 600 Market St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States