The Navy SEAL Museum
is coming to
San Diego, California.

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Navy SEAL Museum San Diego
Coming Summer/Fall 2025
Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training

A Navy SEAL is a member of the United States Navy’s primary Special Operations Force renowned for their exceptional skill, versatility, and tenacity. The acronym SEAL stands for Sea, Air, and Land, highlighting the diverse environments in which these elite warriors operate. SEALs are trained to execute high-risk, high-impact missions.

San Diego is home to Naval Special Warfare, located in Coronado. All aspiring Navy SEAL candidates go through Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training here.

Many retired Navy SEALs, SWCC, and other NSW personnel have made their lives and raised their families here.

But locally, there isn’t a museum preserving the history and heritage of these elite warriors. Until now.

New Navy SEAL Museum Downtown Receives Giant Artifact
Through Second-Story Window

San Diego Museum Loads in Largest Collection Piece Via Crane – Retired Navy SEALs onsite to oversee installation

SAN DIEGO, CA (September 18, 2024) – The upcoming Navy SEAL Museum San Diego (NSMSD), located at 1001 Kettner Blvd., will be receiving a SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) which will be crane-lifted into the Museum’s second floor in a highly visible installation on September 26, 2024, at 6:30 AM.

The SDV is 21-ft. long and weighs over 1,600 lbs. It has been shipped cross country from Navy SEAL Museum, Fort Pierce via flatbed truck. Once inside, the SDV will eventually be suspended from the ceiling 15 ft. overhead. Visitors will be able to witness the collection piece’s size and scale personally when the Museum opens in Summer/Fall 2025.

New Navy SEAL Museum Downtown Receives Giant Artifact Through Second-Story Window
1001 Kettner Boulevard in Downtown San Diego

Plank Owner BUD/S Class Campaign

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Navy SEAL Museum San Diego has just launched a unique initiative to honor our Frogmen while building our Museum. Your generous gift help will preserve the history and heritage of SEALs and their forerunners for decades to come. A donation in any amount will be added to the total goal for your specified BUD/S Class. The goal for each BUD/S Class is $5,000.

Every Frogman is encouraged to play a role in leading this effort to bring the Navy SEAL Museum in San Diego to completion through the Plank Owner BUD/S Class Campaign. Your friends and loved ones can also participate in honor of a Teammate. Read more about this special opportunity here.

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Visit the Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, Where the Story of the Frogman Begins
The origin of today’s Navy SEALs can be traced back to the formidable units created during the Second World War. Amphibious Scouts and Raiders were formed in August 1942 for the purpose of amphibious reconnaissance operations. Naval Combat Demolition Units (NCDUs) were formed in June of 1943, trained for clearing beach obstacles at Normandy. Underwater Demolition Teams (UDTs) were then formed in December of 1944; these combat swimmers conducted coastline reconnaissance and demolition of obstacles that impeded amphibious landings in the Pacific. The maritime operators of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) were organized in 1942 for the purpose of collecting intelligence to sabotage military efforts of enemy nations during this era.
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Navy SEAL Museum San Diego Will be a World-Class Attraction
Honoring The Extraordinary Work, Drive, And Dedication Of Navy SEALs.

The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego’s impact won’t be just educational—it will be emotional. Through the thoughtful choreography of content and design across the space, it will affect how visitors feel during their journey and resonate with guests long after they leave. The visitor experience will be one of information and sensation, enlightenment and excitement, creating moments of intensity and reflection.

35 Million

San Diego sees over 35 million tourists annually. The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego will cater to a multitude of visitors from around the globe, while meeting the interests of local enthusiasts, accommodating nearby schools, and offering an adventure no other attraction can.