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NATIONAL NAVY SEAL MUSEUM
3300 North Highway A1A, Fort Pierce | 772.595.5845 | navysealmuseum.org
The toughness and expertise of U. S. Navy SEALS is
legendary. They are known worldwide for their bravery
and seemingly superhuman abilities to complete their
missions. These elite warriors are honored with a museum on
the training grounds of the original Naval Combat Demolition
Units, or NCDU, and Underwater Demolition Teams, or UDT
— also known as the Frogmen.
The one-of-a-kind museum is in our backyard, so to speak, on
North Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce. It is the only museum in
the nation dedicated solely to preserving the history of the U.S.
Navy SEALS and their predecessors. The Memorial Wall honors
SEALS and Frogmen for their sacrifice and love of country.
“If you got any closer you would have to enlist” is their
slogan — and one trip inside the museum and you’ll know
that’s true. Everything inside has been used in combat or in
training. Their collection is your window into the secret world
of naval special warfare.
You will want to allow time to marvel at the interactive exhibits
in the World War II Gallery and to travel back in time to
visit the Cold War era. You’ll
see unique weaponry and
a real Sikorsky UH-60 Black
Hawk helicopter.
Outside, see boats
including submersible
delivery vehicles that could
carry SEALS underwater to
their destination, Apollo
and Gemini space capsules
that were recovered after
splash-down by Frogmen,
and much more.
Every November the
museum is flooded by
thousands of people who
want to see the annual outdoor Muster and SEAL demonstration.
A music festival takes place the same day. If you haven’t
been, be sure to look for it next year.
WHAT R E A D E R S S AY
‘‘ All of the displays are real. The staff is
Such cool displays and exhibits
knowledgeable. A very interesting take. ‘‘ and very informative.
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