Dive deeper into the U-505 story on an extended, early morning tour.

The ultimate U-505 experience

Select weekend days at 7:45 a.m.

Experience the sub and the story of its thrilling capture on a two-hour, private group tour offered before Museum hours on select Saturday and Sunday mornings. In-Depth Experience tickets include the morning refreshments and exclusive tour, and General Admission for the rest of the day. Age recommendation: ages 10 and up.

Tickets and dates

Adult: $70.95 | Child (3-11): $59.95 | Member: $40

This experience is recommended for adults and children ages 10 and up. Tickets include General Admission for the day of your tour. 2026 Dates:

  • Sunday, March 15, 2026
  • Sunday, April 12, 2026
  • Saturday, May 16, 2026
  • Sunday, May 31, 2026
  • Saturday, June 13, 2026
  • Sunday, June 28, 2026
  • Saturday, July 18, 2026
  • Sunday, July 26, 2026
  • Saturday, August 15, 2026
  • Saturday, September 19, 2026
  • Sunday, October 18, 2026
  • Saturday, November 14, 2026
  • Sunday, December 6, 2026

What to expect

The experience begins with check-in at 7:45 a.m., followed by coffee and tea at 8 a.m. Then you'll take an in-depth guided tour of the exhibit, followed by an interactive on-board tour of the submarine. United States submarine veterans will be available to answer questions and share their stories. After the tours, there will be free time to further explore both the submarine and exhibit before the Museum opens to the public. General Admission is also included in your ticket, so you can explore Griffin MSI all day after this event.

Bunks and torpedo in the U-505 submarine's forward torpedo room

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