Plan Your Visit to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Please note that the museum operates on a seasonal schedule.

March 1 - September 4

Daily: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

The museum ticket office closes every day at 5 p.m.

September 5 - February 28

Weekdays: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Weekends: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The museum ticket office closes every day at 4 p.m.

Ship Store

The Ship Store (land-side gift shop) is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holiday and Special Operating Hours

• Fourth of July 2023: Last ticket sold at 4 p.m., museum closes at 5 p.m.
• July 8, 2023: Last ticket sold at 2 p.m., museum closes at 3 p.m.
• Thanksgiving Day: Closed to the public.
• Christmas Eve: Closed to the public.
• Christmas Day: Closed to the public.
• New Year’s Eve: Last ticket sold at 2 p.m., museum closes at 3:30 p.m.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, across the harbor from historic Charleston, South Carolina. We are just minutes away from Downtown, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, and West Ashley.

Our address is:

40 Patriots Point Road

Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Directions

Patriots Point is located on Charleston Harbor at the base of the Ravenel Bridge and just 5 minutes from downtown Charleston.

Come visit us at: 40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Eastbound on I-26 / Northbound on Hwy 17: Hwy 17N to Mt. Pleasant exit and cross over the Ravenel Bridge, at foot of Bridge, merge right onto Coleman Blvd (703). At first traffic light on Coleman, turn right onto Patriots Point Road.

Southbound on Hwy 17: Hwy 17S to Mt. Pleasant. Continue on 17S and turn left at traffic light onto McGrath Darby Blvd. Continue straight on McGrath Darby Blvd to next traffic light. Continue straight at traffic light to Patriots Point Road.

By Water: You can also reach Patriots Point by water. Charleston Water Taxi runs seasonally. Contact them for taxi schedules and prices. www.charlestonwatertaxi.com

Parking is available at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, it costs $5 to park your car for the entire day.


Free parking is available for all buses in our designated bus parking lot. There is no parking fee for those camping overnight aboard the USS YORKTOWN.

Tickets to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum are available to purchase online here:

• Adult (13+) $28
• Senior (62+) $25
• Child (6-12) $23
• SC Teacher & First Responder $23
• Military (Veteran, Active Duty, Retired) $22
• Child (Under 6) FREE
• Military in Uniform FREE

Admission to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum includes admission to two historic warships, the three-acre Vietnam Experience and more. Find out more here.

Museums for All

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is proud to participate in Museums For All. Present your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card, or Women, Infants & Children (WIC) card and photo ID at the Admissions Window to receive free general admission for up to 4 people per family. Museums for All encourages families of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits.

Wheelchair Access

Many of Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum’s attractions and exhibits are wheelchair accessible, however, due to the nature of our museum, several of our exhibits including portions of the USS Yorktown and USS Laffey are not accessible to those who are not able to climb stairs.

To assist visitors with physical challenges, Patriots Point offers wheelchairs at no cost for our guests. These are located landslide and at the handicapped entrance of the USS Yorktown. We also offer a ride on a golf cart from the ticketing area down to the ship (and back) to any guests who would like a ride.

An elevator is available aboard the USS YORKTOWN providing access to the Hangar Bay Level, Flight Deck and Quarters. There is a lot to see on these levels -- including the Medal of Honor Museum and more than half of our 28 aircraft.

Our three-acre Vietnam Experience Exhibit, located land-side, is also wheelchair accessible.

At this time, the USS LAFFEY may be difficult for guests with physical limitations and they are not wheelchair accessible.

Pets are not permitted at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, we do welcome service animals, however, due to the nature of our museum, several of our exhibits including portions of the USS Yorktown and USS Laffey are not accessible to those who are not able to climb stairs.

For guests visiting our museum with a pet, please be mindful that temperatures can be extreme and we do not recommend leaving any animals in your car. There are many pet daycare centers close to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. Some of these include:

• My Three Dogs
• Best Friends Boarding
• K9 Resorts Mt. Pleasant
• Pet Keepers

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum welcomes service animals who have proper certification and are easily identified as a service animal (i.e. vest, leash, tags). For the safety and security of our guests, all service animals must remain on leashes or in a harness. We ask that the animal be under the control of their handler at all times, and be house broken. Due to the nature of the ships at Patriots Point, including steep stairwells, enclosed spaces, and layout, service animals may be restricted or have limited access to certain areas. Please contact [email protected] for more information regarding service animals.

Pets, companion animals, and service animals in training are not permitted. We are happy to provide a list of local pet daycare centers that will care for your pet for the day while you enjoy your visit with us!

We offer several vending options in and around our gift shop and aboard the USS Yorktown. Items for sale include snacks, candy, water, and soft drinks. During the spring and summer season, we often host Lowcountry food trucks. Check our event calendar to see if there is a truck scheduled during your visit.

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum is not affiliated with Spiritline Cruises or Fort Sumter. Both Fort Sumter tours and Spiritline Cruises depart from Patriots Point. You can find information about Spiritline Cruises here.