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History comes alive with dozens of things to see, hear, and do. Start your exploration here.
Make It Your Day at Patriots Point
Whether you’re stopping by for a few hours or planning to spend the whole day, there’s plenty to explore at Patriots Point. Your visit includes access to two historic ships, 27 aircraft, the immersive Vietnam Experience, the Medal of Honor Museum, and more—all in one unforgettable setting.
Admission & Ticketing
General admission includes self-guided access to the USS Yorktown, USS Laffey, the Vietnam Experience Exhibit, and the Medal of Honor Museum. Tickets are non-refundable, not date-specific, and valid for one-time use within one year of purchase.
Save time and money by buying your tickets online!
Online/Advanced Ticket Pricing:
Adults (ages 13-61): $28
Children (ages 6–12): $23
Seniors (ages 65+): $25
Complimentary General Admission
(Available at the Ticket Window Only)
Children (ages 5 & under): Free
Active-duty military (with current Military ID): Free
First Time Visitor?
Welcome aboard to your very first adventure with us at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. From the moment you step onto the pier, you’ll be immersed in stories of service, sacrifice, and discovery. With so much to see and do, explore our First-Time Visitor Guide to help you make the most of your visit.
Admission includes:
Events & Exhibitions
Event
Join a one-of-a-kind Spin experience on the flight deck as Sweat on the Ship x JIBE bring the energy to the USS Yorktown. Clip in and ride against the backdrop of the Charleston Harbor atop a...
Activities & Tours
Activity
Additional ticket purchase required. Choose your adventure—or bundle both for the best value—and get ready to feel history like never before. Purchase Tickets
Simulator Ride $10/person, Virtual Reality Ride $11/person, Simulator & VR Bundle $19/person
Activity
Pick up your Scavenger Hunt at the Information Desk on the USS Yorktown. Happy hunting! Additional $3.00 ticket purchase required.
Additional $3.00 ticket purchase required.
Tour
Learn what life was like for sailors during World War II, Vietnam, and the recovery of the Apollo 8 space capsule while touring areas of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown that are off-limits to the...
Additional $20 ticket purchase required.
Tour
Explore the USS Yorktown’s unexplained mysteries through areas of the ship normally restricted to the public. The tour provides entry on the ship after hours, long after the crowds have left, where...
Purchase tickets with Bulldog Tours
Tour
Rank up your visit with the Admiral’s Tour, Patriots Point’s most exclusive experience aboard the USS Yorktown! Tour length: 90-minutes Ages: 12 and up Cost: $40/person (general admission not included...
Additional $40 ticket purchase required.