Welcome to Albacore Park
Albacore Park is a National Historic Landmark site located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The park features a maritime museum, gift shop, and memorial garden, while offering self-guided tours through a preserved submarine known as the USS Albacore (AGSS-569).
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The USS Albacore was built at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and launched in 1953 by the U.S. Navy as a research submarine. Decommissioned in 1972, the USS Albacore was later brought to what is now known as Albacore Park, where it was landlocked and opened to the public in 1986. Visitors can go inside this historical submarine, look through the periscope, and explore the control room, engineering spaces and bunk rooms. Recordings by former crew members share fascinating stories from their time aboard the submarine. Come take a tour!
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Hours
Mid-February through Memorial Day:
OPEN 7 days a week from 9:30am - 4:00pm.
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Memorial Day through Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day:
OPEN 7 days a week from 9:30am - 5:00pm.
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Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day through mid-December:
OPEN 7 days a week, 9:30am - 4:00pm.
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Mid-December through mid-February:
Temporarily closed for the winter.
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Hours are subject to change due to weather and/or events.
Admission
Children (2-12): $8.00
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Teens & Adults (13+): $14.00
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Seniors (62+): $10.00
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Retired Military/Veterans: $10.00
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Active Duty Military: Free
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Group rate (10+ people) Children (2-12): $6.00
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Group rate (10+ people) Teens & Adults: $12.00
Safety Regulations
​No children under the age of 2 will be admitted on the submarine.
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Young children must be supervised at all times.
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No backpacks, purses, or bags are allowed on the submarine. Please leave these personal belongings in your car or our lockers.
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No strollers are allowed on the submarine.
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No pets are allowed on the submarine, except for Service Dogs as defined by the ADA.
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Due to the restrictive nature of the submarine tour, those with the following restraints may not be able to board:
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People who use walking devices or wheelchairs.
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People who cannot lift their legs over 17 inches.
No alcohol or firearms are permitted on park property at any time.
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