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USS Albacore Museum

600 Market Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-436-3680
Ranked #5 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
4.5 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Kids will love exploring this retired 1953 U.S. Navy submarine which served as a test bed for other submarine systems and now gives visitors a feel...... more » Owner description: Kids will love exploring this retired 1953 U.S. Navy submarine which served as a test bed for other submarine systems and now gives visitors a feel for the tight quarters, tiny berths and general submarine lifestyle. « less
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Jensen Beach, Florida
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88 reviews 88 reviews
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207 helpful votes 207 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

fun and amazing how small old submarines were! GREAT JOB USN!!! More

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Litchfield, Connecticut
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

A tour of the sub is a wake up call to all to thank our military for the dedication and service. How 50 men lived on the sub is astounding to me. A great enlightening tour for all ages. And a real bargain. More

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Exeter, New Hampshire
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

Kids of all ages will enjoy this tour of the submarine and in the museum on the dockside too ! ! More

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Portsmouth, NH
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

Great to go through a submarine and see the space, technology (so very very old), and read the descriptions of the excursions and missions. A lot of fun for my nephew! More

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boston
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

check this out, take a look inside the submarine and get a feel as to what thee crew experienced. it's creepy inside, very small More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012

This an old submarine that has been turned into a museum. There are red buttons throughout the submarine explaining the particular section you are in as well as real stories from men who were on the submarine. You are able to tour through the whole submarine as well as walk around the outside. There is a small museum with other... More

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Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

This is a research submarine, and in size - it's the real deal. If you want to truly understand how a sub works, and experience the unbelievably cramped living conditions - don't miss the Albacore. More

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Ottawa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

A fascinating piece of history albeit a bit cramped (if you are claustrophobic) and stuffy. Our little one enjoyed jumping on all the steering equipment! More

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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012

This was a very nice and educational stop for us. The USS Albacore research submarine is on static display and for a nominal fee, visitors may walk through it on a self-guided tour with recorded audio stations at various points (no rental required). If you see movies and think you know submarines but have never been aboard one, you're in... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011

What better thing to do with your kids to break up a drive down I-95 than to stop off in Portsmouth and tour a real submarine. They loved it. More

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