Exhibits
News & Upcoming Events
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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Have You Seen the Viper?
The CSS Viper has been overshadowed by her better-known Chattahoochee River Squadron mates, the Jackson and the Chattahoochee. Little is known except that this third Columbus-based warship, a semi-submersible, did exist, was constructed at the Columbus Naval Yard towards the end of the Civil War.
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Orienting the Ordnance
Check out our new digital exhibit about the big guns at the museum.
