St Marys Submarine Museum, St. Marys

About St Marys Submarine Museum

St. Marys Submarine Museum is the largest submarine museum in the South, occupying nearly 5,000 square feet across two floors in historic St. Marys, Georgia. The museum houses an extensive collection dedicated to preserving the history of the United States Submarine Force, including rare submarine combat war patrol reports, files on submarines from American naval service, and historical documents not widely available to the public. Visitors explore pictures, paintings, scale models, artifacts, and historical records that bring submarine history to life. A standout interactive feature allows guests to operate a real submarine Type 2 periscope to view the St. Marys waterfront. The museum's gift shop offers submarine memorabilia, apparel, books, and souvenirs. The collection began as one man's personal submarine artifacts and documentation, which formed the foundation for this comprehensive regional resource dedicated to educating visitors about the submarine force and honoring those who have served.