Are there enemy submarines out there?
Enter the Combat Information Center on the USS Laffey to experience a tense exchange during the Cold War. A dual hologram appears, radio transmissions sound, and radar repeaters show a sweeping motion as they “search” for enemy submarines. In the Combat Information Center, you can experience a brief moment of what it was like for the brave sailors navigating the uncertain waters of the Cold War aboard the USS Laffey.
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Experience
Feel the USS Yorktown roar and watch the Engine Room come alive with interactive kiosks. Discover what it was like for a technician during WWII in our exciting, new Engine Room Experience.
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Experience
Experience radio transmissions that recreate one of the many tense moments aboard a ship, and understand how the USS Laffey served the US Navy during the Cold War.
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Experience
Take a step back to April 16, 1945 during an historic kamikaze attack on the USS Laffey and witness what it was like for the brave men serving in the gun mount.
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Permanent Exhibit
An exciting new exhibit is now open!
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