National Coast Guard Museum Association

Museum Construction Progress

Follow along with biweekly timelapse video updates as we build YOUR National Coast Guard Museum.

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.”

2025 Challenge Coin

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

Summer Issue of Long Blue Line

This issue of The Long Blue Line is packed with interesting stories, from a 50-year manhunt to the capture of U-175 by Duane and Spencer!

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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.