The American Navy has announced plans to build a major museum, which will fittingly be housed in Washington D.C. – the beating heart of USA’s maritime scene.
With a state-of-the-art facility set to be built and internationally renowned exhibits moving in, the new National Museum of American Navy is expected to cost $204 million.
Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) has been engaged to lead the coordinating of exhibits within the museum, which is set to showcase the USA Navy’s rich 245 year heritage and include experiences which delve into the Navy’s landmark operations.
The museum will also include a memorial which pays homage to the service and sacrifice of American sailors past and present.
The full design of the new museum is yet to be unveiled, but a statement mentioned it will be an advanced, campus design that will bring to life the human experiences of serving in the US navy.
The facility is expected to be based at the iconic Washington Navy Yard, which is where the original National Museum of US Navy is currently open.
Plans were also addressed for the opportunity to expand the site in the future, with a total of $450 million set to be invested in the development in the next coming years.
To raise funds for the ambitious project, the US Navy will engage with a reputable non-profit organisation whom shares the same interests in preserving and sharing the compelling heritage of the world’s most powerful navy.
At the announcement Kenneth J. Braithwaite, Secretary of the US navy said: “The new museum campus will serve as an educational, inspirational, cultural and ceremonial centre for those who have served, and are serving in the Navy today. The exhibits in this advanced museum will demonstrate the critical role the Navy has played in the defence of our Nation.
“It is vital that the American people understand the importance of a strong and viable naval force. As a Maritime Nation, our future depends on it.”
The full announcement for National Musuem of US Navy can be watched here.
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