In the Civil War exhibit there is the watch bell from the ironclad USS Merrimack and artifacts from the USS Monitor, a diorama of the battle of Hampton Roads/Norfolk VA, personal items from Read Admiral Farragut, along with several cannons, torpedoes, etc. There are assorted cannons, paintings, models and artifacts from the Navy's involvement in the War of 1812 and the Mexican War. There are models, paintings and artifacts from the Revolutionary War, Another exhibit highlights conflicts with France and the Barbary pirates off of Africa, including a letter from John Paul Jones, uniforms, artifacts, the "fighting top" from the USS Constitution and a replica of its gun deck. Once at the museum you will see a very large building filled with exhibits from the Navy's extensive and long history. The nearest Metro Station is a few blocks from the base.
In either case, this museum is well worth the time and effort. This museum is located on the Washington Navy Yard and requires either a DOD identification card or guests can go online to request base access.
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