Mess Call Weekend

July 17 & 18 is Mess Call at the Buffalo Naval Park! In partnership with the Military History Preservation Group, reenactors from across the United States will be gathering to bring USS The Sullivans and USS Little Rock to life. The ship's company will conduct general quarters and gunnery drills on USS The Sullivans. Period-correct food will be prepared from the U.S. Navy cookbook in the galley of USS Little Rock. This is an event history buffs and food fanatics alike will not want to miss!

Your ticket to Mess Call includes food samples and a front row seat to watch the ships come to life PLUS a self-guided tour of USS The Sullivans, USS Little Rock, USS Croaker, our Museum Building, and Gift Shop. Visitors will be able to explore areas above and below deck. 

A docent-led guided tour is available at 1:00 PM each day and includes general admission to Mess Call.  

Walk-up admission is available at the Buffalo Naval Park. However, we encourage all guests to reserve their tickets online for a faster admission process. Bring your ticket, either printed or on your phone, to the admissions counter in the museum building for access to the ships. Restrooms are available in the first floor of the museum building and on board USS Little Rock. 

The last guests will be allowed to board at 4:00 PM, one hour prior to closing. 

Members, active duty military service members, and former crew members receive $5 admission. Present digital membership card or valid id upon arrival. 

If you are interested in bringing a group to the Naval Park, please visit our Group Page or contact education@buffalonavalpark.org.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@buffalonavalpark.org or call 716-847-1773. 

*NOTICE: Compartments aboard USS The Sullivans below deck will be closed due to ongoing preservation and maintenance.