With upcoming Veterans Day, I had to do a day trip to Seabees Museum and Memorial Park located in North Kingston, Rhode Island. My Poppop proudly served in the United States Navy Seabees from 1951-1954. He passed away at the age of 89 in 2019. I was inspired by his Navy background to learn more about the Seabees.

Seabees Museum and Memorial Park is a museum dedicated to those who served in the United States Navy Seabees. The museum contains many artifacts and tells history about Seabees’ roles. Seabees have been around for a few wars including WW II, The Korean War, The Vietnam War and in the Middle East.

The museum was very well organized, each section focusing on a specific time era. Outside of the museum, there are 6 acres of land with a few Quonset huts, a church and bunkers. There are souvenirs available for purchase inside. I picked up a Seabees coin and carry it around with me. Whenever I look at it, I will think of my Poppop.

It took approximately 1-2 hours to look around the entire museum and the property. If you want to make a day out of it… you could visit Naval War College Museum (pre-visit planning needed) and Artillery Co of Newport in Newport, Rhode Island. Newport is a half hour drive from North Kingston.

More information about Seabees Museum:

Address: 21 lafrate Way, North Kingston, RI 02852

Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:30am-2pm.

NOTE: The museum is non-profit ran by Seabees, their families and volunteers. Be sure to call ahead first if you’re visiting from out of the area.