We can’t wait to meet you, catch up with old friends and shipmates, and share updates about the Museum. From local festivals, to historic USCG Commissionings, from Retiree gatherings to virtual webinars, there is something for everyone. Contact info@coastguardmuseum.org for more details! Check back often as we continue to host events and celebrate the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Date: Summer 2026
Location: Washington, D.C.
In Summer 2026, military, legislative, and industry leaders will gather in the nation’s capital for the Museum Association’s annual Congressional Breakfast to highlight the continued progress of the National Coast Guard Museum and share updates on the key milestones ahead.
Date: Summer 2026
Thanks to our newest Board Member, Gordy Bunch, NCGMA will take part in a NASDAQ Bell Ringing in honor of Coast Guard Day, 2026—a high-profile moment celebrating the Coast Guard’s legacy and the Museum’s momentum.
* Photo from 05.10.2018 *
Date: Winter
Planning is well underway for a series of events marking the completion of the Museum building and its formal commissioning and transfer to the United States Coast Guard. This historic milestone will be celebrated with ceremonies and gatherings befitting a national institution.
Get exclusive updates on construction, future exhibits, ways you can help and more.