Special Hours for July 4th, 2026: On Friday, July 4th, 2026, the museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the last general admission ticket sold at 2:00 p.m. Please note that museum admission does not include access to the 4th of July Fireworks Blast event. Event ticket holders will be allowed entry to the museum at 7:00 p.m. to enjoy the Fireworks Blast festivities.
USS Yorktown Foundation Receives Grant for Laffey Preservation
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The USS Yorktown Foundation was awarded a grant from Tin Can Sailors Inc. The $10,000 grant will be used for restoration and preservation projects on the USS Laffey (DD-724). The work includes fantail preservation and plating, replacement of the side shell plating and replacing the smokestack cover. Patriots Point staff are currently working to complete these projects.
The USS Yorktown Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Foundation partners with Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum to inspire our children, visitors, community and the world by promoting America's proud longstanding traditions of service, leadership, duty and sacrifice through education, exhibits, programming and community outreach.
