Visit
Hours of Operation
January – February
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Gift Shop open until 5:00 p.m.
March – December
Daily 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on the Following Days
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Day
- Easter before noon
Contact Information
52 King George Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21402
Phone: 410-293-8687
Fax: 410-293-3365
Email: tourinfo@usna.edu
New Update here:
United States Naval Academy Updated Base Access
Effective 01 March 2026
In accordance with U.S. Northern Command directives for installations within the continental United States, Naval Support Activity Annapolis (NSAA) and the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) have additional security measures in place.
Key adjustments impacting public access include the suspension of the Trusted Traveler program, General Public Visitation and tours, bus tours, increased wait times for passes and inspections, and the closure of Greenbury Point on North Severn.
Specifically:
Trusted Traveler Program Suspended: The Trusted Traveler program is suspended indefinitely. All visitors who do not possess a valid Department of War (DOW) or Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card must be sponsored and issued a temporary access pass. To obtain a pass, a sponsor must submit a completed SECNAV 5512/1 form to the Visitor Control Center (VCC) for a mandatory background check. Upon approval, the visitor must pick up their pass in person at the VCC – NSAA policy states that the requesting sponsor shall be with them in person.
To enter the installation, visitors must present both their temporary issued pass and a valid REAL ID-compliant photo identification to the sentry for verification. 100% ID checks are in effect at all gates.
Increased Security and VCC Operations:
All visitors and employees should plan for increased security measures and significant delays. This includes extended wait times for vehicle inspections at Gate 8 and at the VCC. The Pass & ID Office is located at the Visitor Control Center (VCC) inside Gate 1
of the US Naval Academy. The street address is 351 King George Street Annapolis, MD 21402. The Pass & ID Office is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The office may be reached by phone at (410) 293-5762.
Wait times of 1-2 hours can be expected during peak periods.
The doors to the VCC will remain locked. Security Personnel will let visitors in the door to obtain their DBIDS card during the hours listed above. The requesting sponsor shall be with them in person.
Other important information includes:
Continued Operations: Athletics events, Exchange, North Severn activities, and Commissary remain open to DoW and DBIDS ID card holders and those with an approved, sponsored base access pass.
Background Checks: All individuals seeking access will undergo a mandatory criminal background check. Access may be denied for those with a history of felonies, outstanding warrants, or significant criminal activity.
Website: https://ndw.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/NSA-Annapolis/Operations-and-Management/Security/Pass-and-ID-Office/
Before your visit, please check the CNIC website for the most up-to-date requirements to access USNA and NSAA.
Stay Informed & Stay Ahead
Policies
REAL ID
- NSA Annapolis and USNA will require REAL ID-compliant credentials for visitors entering through Pedestrian Gate 1 Visitor Control Center, per the REAL ID Act.
- Accepted IDs at Gate 1: REAL ID driver’s license/state ID, U.S. Passport, or Enhanced Driver’s License (MI, MN, NY, VT, WA).
- Note: This does NOT affect credentialed personnel with accepted DoD Identifications (CAC, DBIDS, dependents, retirees, retiree dependents, etc.).
- Visitors accessing the installation who have been vetted through the Special Event Visitor Access Request, Direct Access or other official means (with timely notification) will be allowed access.
- Non-U.S. Citizens may only visit the U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis when in escort of a U.S. Citizen who has Department of Defense Credentials and escort privileges and only for official U.S. Naval Academy or Naval Support Activity Annapolis sponsored events. Even when properly escorted or sponsored, non-U.S. Citizens must still present an official passport upon request.
- For more information, please visit Naval District Washington Security FAQs
Access Forms
In order to enter the U.S. Naval Academy complex as an approved business partner (vendor or contractor) or visitor affiliated with NABSD, you must fill out the proper forms. Please select the forms that you have been directed to complete:
- 5512 FORM: This form must be completed, for each person requiring access, if you or your company provides/sells services or products to NABSD.
- NAVAL ACADEMY CLUB MEMBER FORM: This form is only for members of the Naval Academy Club (NAC).
- GATE GUEST ACCESS LIST: This form will be sent to you by the Access Department once your event is a confirmed qualified event.
- GROUP TRANSPORTATION ACCESS FORM: This form will be sent to you by the Access Department once your event is a confirmed qualified event. This form is for military groups that are requesting group transportation (bus, limo, trolley, etc.) access to the U.S. Naval Academy complex for an event (e.g. honor flights, reunions, tours, weddings).
Click here for updated hours for the Visitors Access Center.
NABSD Fact
Only those with proper ID can enter the Yard.