Accessing the Yard
If you're one of the few that possess a DOD identification card, you may proceed through any of the available gates. If you don't, here's what you need to do:
Steps to get into the Yard
- Visitors to the Naval Academy must enter through the Visitor Access Center at Gate 1, Randall St. and Prince George St. Pedestrian entrances to Gate 1 can be found on Randall Street (between Prince George and King George Streets) and on Prince George Street at Craig Street. Both entrances are just a block or so from the Annapolis City Dock.
- Everyone 18 and older must have a government-issued photo ID.
- Photo copies of ID (passports, ID Cards, etc.) cannot be accepted. If you are not a US citizen, please bring your passport.
- Only vehicles with USNA IDs, DoD credentials, or handicapped tags may enter Naval Academy grounds. Vehicles with a handicapped placard must obtain a pass from the Pass and ID desk in the Visitor Access Center. The small parking lot at Gate 1 may be used for this purpose.
- The Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center may be accessed by turning right after exiting the Visitor Access Center. Follow the signs.
Once you've made it through the Visitor access Center, feel free to sign up for a tour of the Visitor Center, or use our guide as your tour guide through the yard! Bring your walking shoes because the yard is big!