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USS Slater Destroyer Escort Historical Museum

The last WWII destroyer escort still afloat in the U.S., restored to her 1945 configuration and toured by veteran-led guides.

Where
Downtown Albany
Tickets
$10 adults, $9 seniors, $8 kids 6-14
USS Slater destroyer escort moored on the Hudson River USS Slater destroyer escort moored on the Hudson River

What to expect at USS Slater Destroyer Escort Historical Museum

The USS Slater is moored on the Hudson at the foot of Broadway and is the kind of hands-on museum kids remember years later. Tours are guided — you can’t wander freely — and last about 75 minutes, taking you from the mess deck up to the bridge and through cramped berthing compartments that make you understand what 216 sailors packed into 306 feet actually felt like. Guides are often Navy veterans and the anecdotes are the reason to come.

Buy tickets on the pier at the ticket shed; there's no online booking. Tours leave roughly every 45 minutes and the last one is at 15:00 sharp, so aim to arrive by 14:00 at the absolute latest. The ship is not stroller-friendly (steep ladders between decks) and not accessible for wheelchairs below the main deck. Wear closed shoes and expect the interior to be 10°F warmer than outside in summer.

Plan your visit Tickets$10 adults, $9 seniors, $8 kids 6-14 WhereDowntown Albany Opening hours Wed-Sun 10:00-16:00 (April-November) Closed December-March Last tour departs 15:00 Hotels near USS Slater Destroyer Escort Historical Museum

Questions about USS Slater Destroyer Escort Historical Museum

What does a tour cost?

$10 adults, $9 seniors and active military, $8 children 6-14, free under 6.

Are there any free days?

No standard free days, but Blue Star Museums program gives free entry to active-duty military families Memorial Day through Labor Day.

How long is the tour?

About 75 minutes for the standard guided tour; extended below-decks tours run 2 hours on select Saturdays for $20.

When is the ship closed?

December through March, plus Mondays and Tuesdays in season.

Do I need to reserve?

Walk-up only for standard tours; call (518) 431-1943 to reserve the extended below-decks tour.

How do I get there?

Free parking lot at 141 Broadway right at the pier; CDTA bus 22 stops one block away at Broadway & Quackenbush.

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