Naval History and Heritage Command

Due to current precautions against COVID-19, NHHC staff responses may be delayed. As many staff are teleworking, the best way to contact Curator Branch is via email at  nhhccurator@navy.mil.

The mission of the Curator Branch is to identify, collect, preserve, interpret, and disseminate the material history and heritage of the U.S. Navy. We contribute to the Navy’s readiness through the preservation of material heritage. Curator Branch serves as the central artifact repository for the U.S. Navy. The collection includes material from decommissioning ships, bases, and Navy commands as well as private donors. The branch’s loan program serves the Navy, civic organizations, veterans groups, museums and historical societies and has a worldwide audience. Curator Branch advises the Director, Naval History and Heritage Command on curatorial issues and establishes policy for all artifacts service wide.
 

For questions about artifact donations and general artifact information, please email nhhccurator@navy.mil or call 202-433-2220.

For questions about artifact loans, please email curegistrar@navy.mil or call 202-685-8458.