Timeline
10:00
Head to the Harbor Defense Museum as soon as it opens at 10:00. You will need a valid ID to pass the guardhouse. The staff at the MP post will direct you inside the fort.
10:45
Explore the collection of military artifacts relating to the defense of America's harbors. Since the museum is located within an active US Army post, the atmosphere is quiet and orderly. Check the opening hours before you go: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-14:00.
11:00
Finish your visit and head out. There are no food or drink options listed nearby, so plan to grab a snack or lunch before arriving or after you leave the fort area.
Local tip
Foreign visitors are not permitted to enter the fort. Ensure you have your ID ready to avoid delays at the guardhouse.
Check before you go
- The Harbor Defense Museum is open Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00 and Sa 10:00-14:00.
- All visitors must have an ID.
- Foreign visitors are not permitted.
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