MUSEUM
Our assortment of artifacts and exhibits showcases the contributions of brave civilian volunteers in the US Merchant Marine and the service members of the US Navy Armed Guard during World War II.
Featuring personal belongings and wartime documents, these items provide a fascinating glimpse into the dangerous roles these valiant individuals undertook.
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
diorama
stories
artifacts
models
munitions
medals
photos
vehicles
artwork
FEATURED EXHIBITS
Ongoing exhibits are featured along the bulkheads of Hold No. 2 and within Hold No. 1. Be sure to visit these areas during your visit!
OMAHA BEACH D-DAY DIORAMA
French Artist and Modelmaker, Manu Alteriac, recreated with great precision the SS Jeremiah O'Brien's shoreline position and cargo offloading while at Omaha Beach during the D-Day Normandy landings of Operation Overlord.
Notice cargo holds No. 1 and No. 2 are open. The forward gun platform shows a 3” 50-caliber naval rifle. During the war the O’Brien had another 3” 50 on the aft gun platform.
The No. 5 cargo hatch is open. A 5” 38-caliber wartime gun is erroneously displayed on the aft gun platform, though one currently resides on the O’Brien.
This is the source image of the actual scene at Omaha Beach from which this historic diorama was constructed.
Notice cargo holds No. 1 and No. 2 are open. The forward gun platform shows a 3” 50-caliber naval rifle. During the war the O’Brien had another 3” 50 on the aft gun platform.