Hours & Admission

Plan your visit to the largest inland Naval Park in the United States!

Buffalo Naval Park, Erie County, Overhead View, Naval Ship, Museum

The Buffalo Naval Park is offering Blue Nose Winter Tours throughout the winter months when we have historically been closed to the public. In an effort to remain open throughout the year, these guided tours will be available on Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting.

Office staff work regular business hours throughout the year on Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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

Post-Thanksgiving – March (Guided Tours Only):
Open Saturday – Sunday
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tours at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 1:30 PM on a first-come, first-served basis. Guided tour rate is $23 per person and must be purchased in person.

The Naval Park reserves the right to close the ships to visitors for safety concerns.

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.

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