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
Anyone 18 years of age or older must present a valid, unexpired original U.S. government photo ID card (e.g. state issued driver’s license or identification card); or an original, unexpired passport to enter the U.S. Naval Academy grounds. Visitors who are NOT U.S. citizens MUST present an original unexpired passport for entry. REAL ID requirements lifted until May 7, 2025.
REAL ID
In accordance with the REAL ID Act of 2005, enforcement of REAL ID to access USNA and NSA Annapolis will go into effect on 07 May 2025.
- Starting May 7, 2025, 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.), and this should not affect those who plan to park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and take a bus to the Yard (campus).
- 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.
- USNA Security will promulgate a site for more information and frequently asked questions soon.
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Policies
REAL ID
In accordance with the REAL ID Act of 2005, enforcement of REAL ID to access USNA and NSA Annapolis will go into effect on 07 May 2025.
- Starting May 7, 2025, 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.), and this should not affect those who plan to park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and take a bus to the Yard (campus).
- 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.
- USNA Security will promulgate a site for more information and frequently asked questions soon.
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.