Puget Sound Navy Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 2007 |
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| Location | Bremerton, Washington |
| Type |  U.S. Navy |
The Puget Sound Navy Museum is a special place in Bremerton, Washington, United States. It's an official naval museum run by the Naval History & Heritage Command. This museum is one of 10 Navy museums across the country.
You can find it close to the Washington State Ferries terminal. It's also near the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and a part of Naval Base Kitsap. The museum's main goal is to collect, keep safe, and share the naval history of the Pacific Northwest. This helps both the U.S. Navy and everyone else learn about the past.
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What You Can Explore at the Museum
The museum shows off the Navy's history in the area. You can learn about the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard through different exhibits. These exhibits tell stories about how ships were built and repaired there.
Cool Exhibits and Displays
There's a special section all about the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis. This huge ship is like a floating city! Outside the museum, you can see part of a submarine. It's the sail from the Sturgeon-class USS Parche. This is the top part of the submarine that sticks out of the water.
The museum also has a gift shop where you can find souvenirs. If you're really interested in history, there's a research library. And for younger visitors, there's a fun children's area.
How the Museum Started
The Puget Sound Navy Museum officially opened its doors in a new spot on August 24, 2007. This was a big day with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Moving to a New Home
The museum moved into a historic building called Building 50. This building was 111 years old and came from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. It was moved and fixed up to become the museum's new home. This move was actually the fifth time the museum had changed locations in 52 years!
