US Navy Seabee Museum — Attraction in Port Hueneme

Fun little museum. I persuaded my 9 year old son to come explore it with me, so we took it at his pace, which means we breezed through it quite quickly, so I got to read less than 10% of the signs and exhibits. But I am impressed with the wide range of topics they covered, and grateful to learn more about the Seabees, who have played a game-changing role in so many different areas, not just construction of military sites during times of war.

My son's favorite part was a Iraqi gold plated sniper rifle.

I loved a short animated clip they showed on a small exhibit that explained the Neutrality Act, how Pres. Roosevelt used the Cash and Carry provision to collaborate with England in the early years of WWII. I also loved learning that the Seabees helped with building the McMurdo Station in Antarctica, and did a lot of groundbreaking work on underwater construction!

Would love to come back another time to explore...

I’ve been visiting the Port Hueneme Naval Base for almost 3 decades and I never knew about this museum.

I think it’s a must visit for all people who stay curious.

The museum does a great job explaining the history of the Seabees. From its inception to its current existence. There was also a room where children could build stuff with blocks and other materials just as Seabees did and do.

They had a room where one can watch a video on the early years and rooms that payed tribute to those lost in the line of duty as well. Even the bricks that line the entrance to the museum have names of Seabees past and I believe present but don’t quote me on that.

Also it’s free!!!!! So take the family, friends and children to view history and learn something about this wonderful country...

I had not visited the 'old' SeaBee museum on base before it closed and was moved to the new, off-base location, but it seems that they simply just moved the old exhibits to the new, larger space, and have more room than exhibits. There are a number of closed exhibit halls, and empty rooms, but the few artifacts they have are interesting. Sadly, the WWII exhibits are minimal, and there is no mention of one of the CB's most enduring inventions - the Quonset Hut. Granted, the Quonset Hut was developed at the East Coast CB base, Quonset Point, Rhode Island, but there should still be some mention here - the previous CB museum on base was situated in two of the large-sized Quonset Huts. They really should enhance their...