Exhibits
News & Upcoming Events
Talk & Tour
Attend a captivating lecture titled The Black Experience in Civil War Columbus: Slavery and Freedom, and enjoy a guided museum tour afterward.​​
When: 1pm on Saturday, February 14, 2026
Cost: general admission at the door
Discounted tickets available online>
RiverBlast
The museum opened its doors to the public 25 years ago at our current location. Join the celebration at RiverBlast! Guests can enjoy live entertainment, museum tours, family activities, cannon firings, Civil War reenactors, and exclusive event merchandise in our store. Food and craft vendors will be on the museum grounds.​​
When: 10am to 4:30pm. Saturday, March 21, 2026
Cost: FREE admission all day
Interested in participating as a vendor?
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Volunteer Meetup
Interested in history? Like meeting new people? Have some time to volunteer? This is your perfect opportunity. The museum is looking for volunteers to serve as tour guides and guest service representatives. Scheduling is flexible and no extensive knowledge of Civil War naval history is necessary. Training will be provided. Attend a meet-up and see if this is a good fit for you.
When: first Monday of the month @ 1:00pm
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Labor and Leisure at Sea
Daily life was busy for Civil War sailors in both the United States and Confederate navies. Every day, sailors worked long hours with little rest. Just like people today, when Civil War sailors were not working or training, they were often trying to claim leisure time while also staving off boredom.
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Orienting the Ordnance
Check out our new digital exhibit about the big guns at the museum.
