Woodruff Museum of Civil War Naval History

The James W. Woodruff Jr. Confederate Naval Museum strives to be a national and international clearinghouse of information on Civil War naval history and technology. Gunboats and artifacts salvaged from the Chattahoochee River are on display with other items relating to Confederate naval history. The CSS Jackson, CSS Chattahoochee, a torpedo, rare uniform items, many ship models and an extensive library and archives for scholars in the field, are the principal exhibits. This museum is the only one of its kind in the world. The museum's focus is the social history of the Chattahoochee River Valley. Included is a collection of Confederate and Union weapons. There are also exhibits which relate to the significance of the Civil War in Columbus. The museum is located along 4th Street in Columbus, Georgia and is a popular tourist destination for history buffs and those wanting to learn more about the Civil War naval history. The museum is easy to find and just off US 280 near the bridge. The museum hours vary depending on the season but mostly open during the day and early evening hours throughout the summer months. During the winter the museum is only open on weekends and weekday hours are limited.