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Building the National Coast Guard Museum

Opening in 2026: A Museum to Honor, Engage, Educate, and Inspire.

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JOIN. UPGRADE. SUPPORT.

The 2025 Museum Challenge Coin is here! Between now and September 30, join our Plankowner crew, or upgrade your current Plankowner gift, and we’ll send you the latest Museum Challenge Coin honoring the Coast Guard’s Aids to Navigation (ATON) mission and the USCGC Smilax, the “Queen of the Fleet.”

The National Coast Guard Museum Association understands the value of museums and the purpose they serve in society. Our mission is to support the creation, sustainability, and growth of the National Coast Guard Museum.

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Our Vision

  • Create a home for the Coast Guard community and a Museum for the entire Coast Guard workforce
  • Create a valuable resource to stimulate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning
  • Honor those who have served and inspire generations to come

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In the News
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New London Prepares to Welcome The National Coast Guard Museum

The City of New London is preparing for the new National Coast Guard Museum. City Mayor Michael Passero speaks about their planning and vision.

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Building a Museum on the Waterfront

Watch as Mark Walsh, USCG (Ret.), COO of the NCGMA, and John Metcalf, USCG (Ret.), Owner’s Representative, Metcalf Facilities Group, share insights into the development of the new National Coast Guard Museum in New London, Connecticut.

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Barque Eagle and the National Coast Guard Museum

CAPT Wes Pulver, USCG (ret.), and President of the National Coast Guard Museum Association, shares insights on the iconic Barque Eagle as it prepares to be homeported adjacent to the National Coast Guard Museum.

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Spring Issue of Long Blue Line

This issue of The Long Blue Line is packed with interesting stories, from the city of Columbus disaster to Douglas Munro’s medal on loan!

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National Coast Guard Museum Association Community Update 

The National Coast Guard Museum Association hosted a community event on October 29, 2024 to provide an update of the project. Speakers included Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, Representative Joe Courtney, New London Mayor Michael Passero, and Admiral Kevin Lunday, United States Coast Guard Vice Commandant.

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