Visit the U.S. Naval Academy's Visitor Center

Get a Sense of History

Your first stop? Enter Halsey Field House on the way to the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center to take in an impressive, high-tech exhibit that captures the mission of the Naval Academy, student life as a Midshipman, and their exciting career paths as commissioned officers.

Then, enter the Visitor Center and watch its moving 13-minute film, The Call to Serve, which repeats every 15 minutes. Our exhibit area is a mini-museum, with several interactive screens, including an oversized touch-screen wall map to help you orient yourself on the Yard. There are several kiosks with interactive videos featuring Midshipmen and recent graduates who discuss admissions, academics, student life, and career options, as well as a station that provides information on the career paths of exceptional graduates. With over 700 photographs, and incredible heart-stopping photography of the U.S. Naval Academy’s most iconic moments, you’ll feel the spirit right from the start.

Check out the USNA gift shop and the museum while you’re here as well.

Don’t miss the daily noon formation (weather permitting). On parade days, you can also wander over to Worden Field by 4:00pm to watch the full Brigade of Midshipmen perform.

Tour the Yard

Want to get the best view of what life is like on the Yard? Join one of our highly-regarded historical tours. Let engaging professional guides from the Naval Academy Business Services Division lead you through the places that have turned fish stories from lore to legend, and brought this seafaring school of approximately 4,400 wayfinders to vibrant life.

We have a number of guided tour options that will provide interesting and exciting facts as you tour the USNA.

When you’re exploring the Yard, you’re also giving back in a meaningful way, since 100% of the profits from tours, merchandise, and meals purchased here go to support the Brigade of Midshipmen.

United States Naval Academy Admissions Briefings

To learn more about the process of applying to the U.S. Naval Academy, this admissions briefing is a necessity.

Dates*/Times:

Monday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Briefings last about an hour.

Location:

Second Deck of the Visitor Center

*Excludes holidays: 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day

For Maryland Residents: The Free Frequent Tour Program

Are you a Maryland resident? We have a special program for you. Just present your Maryland driver’s license for your first tour, and you will receive a MD Membership card. Every time you return with one or more guests, your tour will be free!

USNA's Visitor Center

Experience the Yard

Get a Sense of History

Tour the Yard

United States Naval Academy Admissions Briefings

For Maryland Residents: The Free Frequent Tour Program

Are you a Maryland resident? We have a special program for you. Just present your Maryland driver’s license for your first tour, and you will receive a MD Membership card. Every time you return with one or more guests, your tour will be free!