Patriots Point Nominated for "Best Ship Museum" by USA Today’s 10Best Awards
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum has been nominated by the prestigious USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the "Best Ship Museum" category! This national recognition celebrates the Museum’s extraordinary impact, and your vote can help us claim the top spot.
Voting is open daily until February 10th. Cast your vote today to help us preserve and educate current and future generations about America’s history, traditions, and values.
Where Honor, Pride & Adventure Unite
Since opening in 1976, Patriots Point has become one of the state’s most popular tourist attractions, with more than 300,000 yearly visitors. The Yorktown boasts one of the nation's most extensive education and overnight camping programs, with more than 40,000 school-age children attending these programs each year.
One Million Square Feet of History & Adventure
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum on South Carolina’s Charleston Harbor is a must-see. With the WWII aircraft carrier USS Yorktown as its centerpiece, the Museum is also home to the destroyer USS Laffey, the Cold War Memorial, the Vietnam Experience, and the Medal of Honor Museum. It’s nearly 1,000,000 square feet of hands-on history, heroes’ stories, and stunning natural landscapes.
We’re the destination for history and adventure, with exhibits and more that engage families, veterans, tour groups, educators, and others.