Hours & Admission
Plan your visit to the largest inland Naval Park in the United States!
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park operates seasonally from late March to November. Office staff work regular business hours throughout the year on Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
BLUE NOSE WINTER TOURS
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park may be closed in the winter, but we are offering a NEW series of guided tours to welcome visitors on board. Join us for a Blue Nose Winter Tour on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. We are offering our standard Docent-led tour of the Naval Park in the morning, and a specialty tour each afternoon. Tickets are limited and must be booked in advance.
The 2025 season begins on Saturday, March 22.
Park Hours
Late March – April:
Open Wednesday – Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Last ticket to access the ships is sold at 4:00 PM
May – September:
Open 7 Days a Week
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Last ticket to access the ships is sold at 4:00 PM
October:
Open 7 Days a Week
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Last ticket to access the ships is sold at 3:00 PM
November:
Open Saturday – Sunday before Thanksgiving and on Veterans Day (Nov. 11)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Last ticket to access the ships is sold at 3:00 PM
The Naval Park reserves the right to close the ships to visitors for safety concerns.
Park Admission
Pricing for Self-Guided Tours (pricing is subject to change)
Adult (18 yrs.- 64 yrs.) $20.00
Youth (5 yrs.-17 yrs.) $14.00
Senior (65 yrs.+) $17.00
Veterans $15.00
Children 4 and under are FREE
*Members receive FREE admission
*Active Duty receive FREE admission
*Gold Star and Blue Star Families receive FREE admission
*Veterans who served aboard USS Little Rock, USS The Sullivans, and USS Croaker receive FREE admission
*Please mention your armed services status when purchasing your tickets
We accept cash payments in USD and all credit cards. An ATM is available in the main lobby of the Museum Building.
Please note that areas below deck on USS The Sullivans are currently closed due to ongoing preservation and maintenance work.
Visit our Ticketing Page for additional information.
