This museum makes a day trip unforgettable. Respect for the brave sailors grows fast, because this museum makes the past feel thrillingly real. You grip the handles, press your eye to the lens, and suddenly you are scanning the horizon like a real submarine commander. The Submarine Force Library and Museum has several original control consoles pulled from decommissioned submarines, and they are spectacular. The Submarine Force Library and Museum has an extensive collection of historical photos and documents that trace the full arc of American submarine development.