Some time ago Will posted that he was working at the Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce Florida. Growing up outside NYC, museums were always my thing. I spent countless hours in the Met, Natural History Museum and MoMa. This was right up my alley. This past week I took my wife to Orlando (Disney/Universal Studios) as graduation gift and she was nice enough to agree to take the 1:45 drive to Fort Pierce, so it was the first thing we did in Florida.
You pull up to an architecturally uninspiring building surrounded by a multitude of watercraft used by the SEALs, but it's humble exterior hides a wealth of information and exhibits inside. I saw Will when we first entered but did not want to interrupt the conversation he was having. When I saw him walking past the 9/11 - UBL exhibit area I introduced myself and my wife and Will gave us an awesome explanation of the early history of the SEALs and why the museum was located where it was. I din't know any of it and found it fascinating. There are exhibits showing the more well known missions that were undertake by the SEALs all over the world including the actual boat that Captain Fillips was in, a Blackhawk used in the rescue of a kidnapped aid worker and many many more. They have a damn Hilux! What the hell Toyota, I wand Hilux too! A wall of firearms and accessories, as well as countless displays of gear and equipment. Unfortunately the WW2 area was closed for renovation but there was enough to see without it, almost to the point of being overwhelmed.
After we walked the inside of the museum we went outside to see the stuff on the grounds. There are a number of different boats used by SEALS, most of which you can go onto and explore. There is also an obstacle course which looks like fun but in 89F Florida heat it was a bit too much for this Eastern European Siberian Husky to attempt.
If you are in the area I highly recommend it. Its only $10! Worth every penny.
Thanks Will for letting us know about the museum, I had no idea this place existed. Than you, also, for the thorough history lesson. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. The drive over was kinda boring tho.
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