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The Brooklyn Navy Yard played a pivotal role in World War II, building battleships and aircraft carriers, repairing over 5,000 ships, and sending troops and supplies to fronts across the globe. Not only did the Yard construct the USS Arizona a generation before the war, which was sunk at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, but it is also where the battleship Missouri was constructed, where the peace treaty ending the war was signed in 1945. Thanks to the efforts of its 70,000 workers, the Brooklyn Navy Yard became the world’s busiest shipyard, earning the nickname “The Can-Do Yard” for its ability to patch up wounded ships and put them back in action. This tour examines the role of the New York City waterfront in the war effort, explores connections between the Yard and famous battles of World War II, and visits sites of significance that remain from this era, including the former ship assembly shops and the historic Dry Dock 1. Throughout the tour, we listen to clips of oral histories recorded with sailors and shipworkers who were at the Yard during the war, including from women working in industrial jobs, and from people of color, for whom the war presented both challenges and new opportunities.This tour aims to evoke a sense of what the Yard was like during the war – a place of tremendous energy, innovation, and achievement, but tempered by terrible loss.
This tour begins inside Building 77, located at 141 Flushing Avenue, at the intersection with Vanderbilt Ave. Your guide will meet you by Russ & Daughters. You should not enter any other gate of the Navy Yard, as you will not be allowed to enter the secure industrial park.
The Brooklyn Navy Yard is 300 acres with eight different entrances, so please arrive at the correct entrance. Do not use "63 FLUSHING AVE" or just "BROOKLYN NAVY YARD" to navigate to the tour starting location – YOU WILL GET LOST. If you need a street address, use 141 FLUSHING AVE. The Brooklyn Navy Yard is a secure industrial park. Do not attempt to enter the Yard through any entrances other than Building 77, as you will be turned away.
SUBWAY: The nearest subway stations are York St (F), High St-Brooklyn Bridge (A,C), and Clinton-Washington Av (G), a
These tours are offered in partnership with the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, the mission-driven non-profit that manages the industrial park on behalf of the City of New York. Sign up for the Brooklyn Navy Yard newsletter to find out about Yard tenants, programs, and upcoming events.
During this tour we will walk approximately 2 miles, and there will be limited options to sit during the tour. We try to utilize the most accessible pathways, but there may be some uneven paths, steps, or steep inclines. If you have any questions or concerns about any accessibility accommodations, please visit our Accessibility page or contact us.
Tours begin on time. Tour participants should please arrive 10 minutes before the tour start so that we can begin on time. If you are running late or have trouble finding your guide, please call us at (347) 903-8687. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late to the tour, there is no guarantee that you will be able to catch up to the group or participate in the tour. There are no partial or full refunds for late arrivals.
Please dress appropriately for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring water, as access to restrooms and shelter may be limited during the tour.
You do not need to print this confirmation message, as your tour guide will check you in to the tour by name.
Gratuities for our guides are always appreciated, but never expected.
RESTROOMS are located inside Building 77, which has restrooms that you can use before and after your tour, as well as at BLDG 92. Once the tour begins, there may be limited access to restrooms for the duration of the tour. Please arrive early to use the restroom before the tour, as there is limited availability of restrooms throughout the tour. Please plan accordingly, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY: Photographs taken on Brooklyn Navy Yard tours cannot be used for any commercial purposes. If you are interested in commercial photography at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, you can contact the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation directly to make arrangements.
VISIT BLDG 92: The Brooklyn Navy Yard Visitor and Exhibition Center is open Thursday–Sunday, 12pm–5pm, and admission is free. Explore three floors of exhibits about the Yard's past, present, and future before or after your tour. The museum is located at the corner of Flushing Ave and Carlton Ave, two blocks west of Building 77.
Sign up for the Brooklyn Navy Yard newsletter to find out about upcoming events and programs.
GUIDE TO THE YARD: Explore the Yard's environs with our handy guide to the public areas of the Yard, and the historic sites surrounding it. Visit the Naval Cemetery Landscape, explore Fort Greene Park, and check out the exhibits on display in the Yard's public buildings and around the perimeter.
FOOD & DRINK: Visit the vendors in the Food Manufacturing Hub at Building 77, including Russ & Daughters, open 7 days a week. Wegmans offers prepared foods, and there are many nearby eateries on Myrtle Avenue and in DUMBO. For drinks, grab a cocktail at the Kings County Distillery tasting room, have a beer at Transmitter Brewing in Building 77, or visit Rooftop Reds for a glass of wine (reservations required).
Please note that Russ & Daughters is open daily 8am–3:30pm, so if you're joining a 2pm–4pm tour, you may want to stop by before the tour.
RIDE THE FERRY: Take the NYC Ferry to and from the Yard! The Yard is served by the Astoria Route ferry, with direct service to Wall St and East 34th St in Manhattan, and the landing is a short walk from the tour meeting location. Be sure to check the ferry schedule when making your plans, as it is subject to change. Ferries usually arrive and depart within 30 minutes of the tour start and end times.
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS: Explore the Yard virtually on our live and recorded programs about the Yard's history, industry, and architecture.
