Historic Ship Nautilus and Submarine Force Museum

Naval Submarine Base, Groton
(860) 694-3174  

http://www.ussnautilus.org/

Aboard the submarine, visitors can see how the crew of the Nautilus spent their time at sea.  The galley, bunks, control rooms, and even restrooms are all available for viewing.  Each individual is given a listening device that narrates your visit while you walk.  (It even tells you what the crew ate, which, by the way, included ice cream!)  This visit may not suit everyone, however – the close quarters and steep stairways are something to consider before entering!  

The museum itself is full of interesting artifacts and displays.  Children will probably like the WWII Fleet Boat Attack Center the best.  This exhibit includes three working periscopes and authentic controls.  They will love pretending to launch torpedoes while they flick controls and dial knobs.

Other attractions include mini-theaters showing submarine films and interactive computer displays.