Welcome to the U.S. Naval Academy Guide Service!

 52 King George Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21402
410-293-8687
The U.S. Naval Academy Guide Service is housed in the
Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, conveniently located on the
United States Naval Academy,
inside Gate 1 at the end of King George Street.

Everyone 16 and older must have a photo ID. Only vehicles with DoD stickers or handicapped tags may enter Naval Academy grounds.
Armel Leftwich Visitor Center entrance

 

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION


USNA Admissions presentations in Leahy Hal are held Monday through Friday at 9 and 11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m. and on Saturdays at 9 and 11 a.m.
Please visit the admissions website at www.usna.edu/admissions for information on federal holiday closings.

The Visitor Center houses the USNA Gift Shop & Guide Service
providing visitors with the official USNA shopping experience and a chance to tour the yard.

Tour Desk
The Visitor Center is the first stop on any visit to the undergraduate college of the U.S. Navy. Information specialists welcome visitors to view a 12 minute film and take a guided walking tour of the yard with a professional, certified guide. The walking tour takes approximately one hour and 15 minutes.


EXHIBITS

The centerpiece of the Graduates in Space exhibit is the Freedom 7 space capsule, flown into space in 1961 by Naval Academy graduate Alan B. Shepard, Jr. (Class of 1945).

Exhibits

Other displays in the Visitor Center include a Sample Midshipman's Room, the original figurehead of Tamanend off the USS Delaware(from which the Statue of Tecumseh was cast), a model of the USS MARYLAND (BB46) and an extensive exhibit on the life and times of John Paul Jones, famous Revolutionary war naval hero who is buried in the crypt beneath the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel.

John Paul Jones Exhibit John Paul Jones Exhibit

Navy Spirit
DIRECTIONS FROM U.S. 50 EAST/WEST
Take Exit 24, Rowe Blvd. Stay in right lane, proceed to Church Circle. Take the 4th right onto Duke of Gloucester St. Turn left onto Green St. Annapolis City Dock is 1 block. From the Annapolis City Dock, walk 1 block on Randall St. to Gate 1, the entrance of USNA.

RECOMMENDED PARKING
All day parking is available at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, Rowe Blvd., with free shuttle service to Annapolis City Dock; in the Noah Hillman Parking Garage, accessible from Duke of Gloucester St.; or 2 hour parking meters around the City Dock.


PUBLIC TOURS

The USNA Guide Service provides public walking tours throughout the year so you can experience life on the yard. Catch noon meal formation as the Brigade of Midshipmen forms for uniform inspection before lunch.

Walking Tour Noon Meal Formation

PUBLIC WALKING TOUR SCHEDULE
APRIL-JUNE
SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER
Mon.-Fri., 10 am - 3 pm
Sat., 9:30 am - 3 pm
Sun., 12:30 pm - 3 pm
JULY-AUGUST
Mon.-Sat., 9:30 am - 3 pm
Sun., 12:30 pm - 3 pm
DECEMBER-MARCH
Mon.-Sat., 10 am - 2:30 pm
Sun., 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
 ImageBancroft HallChapel Crypt of John Paul Jones

 

PUBLIC TOUR FEES
ADULTS - $8.50SENIORS (62+) - $7.50
CHILDREN (1st-12th grades) - $6.50PRE-SCHOOL - free


GROUP WALKING TOURS

Public Tour Levy Center Military Tour
ADULT TOURS

HISTORICAL TOUR - Highlights life at the U.S. Naval Academy past and present. Tour includes Lejeune Hall, Bancroft Hall, Tecumseh Court, Herndon Monument, Chapel (when open), and crypt of John Paul Jones. One hour and 15 minutes.

TOUR & TEA - Special tour of the Academy and Museum with tea at the Officers' and Faculty Club. Minumum: 16. Tour begins at 1:30 pm.; tea served at 3:00 pm. Only available Monday through Wednesday.

MILITARY REUNION TOUR - Designed for those who participated in the U.S. military operations. Focuses on Naval Academy's role in supplying officers and midshipmen in various conflicts. Features include chapel (when open) and crypt of John Paul Jones. Tour includes audio- visual presentation and walking tour. Two hours 30 minutes.

JEWISH CHAPEL & LEVY CENTER TOUR - Center named for Jewish naval officer, Commodore Uriah P. Levy, who held command positions for Presidents Monroe, Jackson, Tyler and Lincoln. Levy restored Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING TOUR - Program introduces corporate team building groups to the education and leadership training required at the Naval Academy
to become Navy and Marine Corps officers. Two hours.

STUDENT TOURS

NAVY WAY BOOT CAMP - 1st - 5th grades - Recruits learn Navy terms and traditions...they march, chant and follow orders. One hour.

EDUCATIONAL TOUR - 4th - 12th grades - Based on elementary, middle or high school curriculum. Tour provides students an opportunity to use visual skills and to utilize information as part of their learning experience. Educational materials available for teachers. One hour.

A PATH TO LEADERSHIP - 10th - 12th grades - Program for highly motivated high school students interested in learning about leadership opportunities in
Navy and Marine Corps. Includes Admissions film and question/answer period. Two hours.
 

TOURS FOR PRE-FORMED GROUPS OF 16+ are available daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and some days during Commissioning Week.
Mon.- Sat. 9 am - 3 pm
Sun. 12:15 pm - 3 pm
Call 410-293-8687 or email soffer@usna.edu for tour policies and rates.

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR BUS ENTRY INTO THE YARD - Only the Naval Academy Guide Service has permission from U.S. Naval Academy security to bring bus groups into the yard. Names of bus companies and escorts must be received AT LEAST ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE of tour.

In order to use the online reservation process, reservations must be made AT LEAST ONE MONTH IN ADVANCE. If you wish to book a tour to take place less than one month from now, please call 410-293-8687 to book.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW TO BEGIN THE RESERVATION PROCESS.
EMAIL COMPLETED FORM TO soffer@usna.edu.
FAX COMPLETED FORM TO 410-293-3365 (ATTN: MARCIA)
IF YOU HAVE NO EMAIL OR ACCESS TO FAX YOUR FORM,
PLEASE CALL 410-293-8113 FOR ASSISTANCE.

GROUP TOUR RESERVATION FORM

After our receipt and review, a confirmation will be sent.
Reservations are confirmed when signed confirmation form and deposit are received.

EVENTS

Swabbies Trident

2009 NAVY WAY BASIC BOOT CAMP

Saturdays, July 25th, August 22
Saturday, January 24th

Youngsters, ages 6-12, experience what it's like to be a swabbie. Recruits are issued a Dixie cup cap...they learn Navy terms, how to march, chant and take orders. They eat in a simulated Mess. Two hour sessions are scheduled in January, February, July and August. Cost is $35.00, which includes Dixie cup cap, training and lunch (two slices of pizza and soda). Call 410-293-8111 or email jopp@usna.edu.

 JOHN PAUL JONES DAY

Saturdays, July 11 ,2009 9A.M. 4P.M.

The day begins at 9a.m. with a march from the visitors center to the crypt of john Paul Jones beneath the U.S. naval academy chapel for a wreath laying. The march is accompanied by drums and pipe. The days events include a lecture on the life and times of John Paul Jones, cannon loading demonstrations and musical presentations by the pipes and drums of Prince and Williams III. Children's activities include knot tying ,marlinspike seamanship, linoleum rubbing, making and decorating a paper hat and coloring activities for younger children. John Paul Jones will sign warrants and pay is crew of volunteers sailors in script (Reproduction paper money of the time.) Call 410-293-8111 for directions to the Armel Leftwich Visitors Center and for times. Event is free. See Public Tours for tour Fees.

2009 NAVY WAY ADVANCED BOOT CAMP

Saturdays, July 25, August 22

Graduates of Basic Boot Camp, ages 9-12, Learn advanced marching, how to read semaphore flags and marlinspike seamanship. Both camps maybe taken on the same day, basic in the morning and Advanced for two and one half hours in the afternoon. Cost is $35.00 and covers all materials. Call 410-293-8111 or e-mail jopp@usna.edu.

USNA VISITOR CENTER/GUIDE SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION

Visitor Information & Naval Academy Guide Service   410-293-8687
Tour Information  

U.S. Naval Academy Gift Shop   410-293-8125
Gift Shop Manager