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Building the National Coast Guard Museum

Opening in 2026: A Museum to Honor, Engage, Educate, and Inspire.

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2024 Challenge Coin is now available

The National Coast Guard Museum Association honors the 210’ Reliance-Class cutters, a venerable platform for the modern U.S. Coast Guard’s fleet, which is celebrating 60 years of service. To get your coin, become a plankowner or upgrade your current plankowner gift today!

The National Coast Guard Museum Association understands the value of museums and the purpose they serve in society. Our mission is to support the creation, sustainability, and growth of the National Coast Guard Museum.

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Our Vision

  • Create a home for the Coast Guard community and a Museum for the entire Coast Guard workforce
  • Create a valuable resource to stimulate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning
  • Honor those who have served and inspire generations to come

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Beau Bridges Supports the Building of the National Coast Guard Museum

Beau Bridges discusses how the Coast Guard has impacted his family and why he supports the building of the museum.

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CAPT Wes Pulver USCG Ret discusses the importance and value of building the National Coast Guard Museum

CAPT Wes Pulver, USCG (Ret.) discusses the importance and value of building the National Coast Guard Museum

The Museum, located in New London, Connecticut, will be the home of the United States Coast Guard and serve as a place to honor and remember all who have served our country.

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Winter Issue of the Long Blue Line

Celebraing 50 years of Recruit Company Sierra 89
Coast Guard ATON Story: An Unexpected Tour of Duty
Q&A with the MCPOCG & MCPOCG-R

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Museum Construction Update Preparing for Phase Construction

Construction Phase 2 Video

See Phase 2 of construction in action as we install micropiles to lay the foundation for the Museum.

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