--- description: Free parking at 736 Sicard Street Southeast is limited to visitors, volunteers, and staff; nearby Parksy spaces are 0.3 mi away from $2 an hour. title: Parking Near National Museum of the U.S. Navy, Navy Yard | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-ee919440.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near National Museum of the U.S. Navy, Navy Yard Landmark Parking · Navy Yard, District of Columbia · National Museum of the U.S. Navy Published 16 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 736 Sicard Street Southeast [Airport Parking (DCA)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/dc/dca) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/dc/navy-yard) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/dc/navy-yard) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/dc/navy-yard) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/navy-yard) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/dc/navy-yard) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/dc/navy-yard) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/dc/navy-yard) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/dc/navy-yard) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/dc/navy-yard) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/dc/navy-yard) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/dc/navy-yard) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/dc/navy-yard) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/dc/navy-yard) Where Can I Park for the National Museum of the U.S. Navy? Free visitor parking is available at 736 Sicard Street Southeast, directly at the museum, but it is limited to visitors, volunteers, and staff and closes during nonoperating hours. Nearby Parksy spaces are 0.3 mi away, including lots from $5 an hour, a $10 a day lot, and Arris Garage at $2 an hour. Listen to article 5:38 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
736 Sicard Street Southeast
Closest listed space
Convenient Lot Parking in the Heart of DC, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
Nearest station
Navy Yard–Ballpark Station, 0.6 mi (13 min walk)
## Parking Near Navy Yard [Convenient Lot Parking in the Heart of DC $6.00/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-lot-parking-heart-dc-164062) [Affordable Parking Lot in Washington, DC - Only $10/day $10.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/affordable-parking-lot-washington-dc-10day-164356) [Convenient Parking for The Yards DC - 24/7 Access $5.00/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-parking-for-the-yards-dc-247-access-141195) [Explore Affordable Parking at THE YARDS – LOT Q in DC $5.00/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/explore-affordable-parking-at-the-yards-lot-q-in-d-141224) [Secure 24/7 Parking at Arris Garage, Washington DC $2.00/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/secure-247-parking-at-arris-garage-washington-dc-129113) [Convenient Covered Parking at The Yards DC Garage $20.00/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/dc/washington/convenient-covered-parking-at-the-yards-dc-garage-128555) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Visitors inside a museum gallery](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-ee919440.webp) Visitors inside a museum gallery Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@julius-weidenauer-296473414) / Julius Weidenauer ## Visitor Parking at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy on Sicard Street The museum has a visitor parking area at 736 Sicard Street Southeast in Anacostia, near Navy Yard. Parking is free, and the area is reserved for visitors, volunteers, and staff (thenmusa.org). The museum parking area closes during nonoperating hours (thenmusa.org), so it is intended for visits during the site's open period rather than overnight or after-hours parking. For a driver heading to the exhibits, the on-site area is the most direct option because it is at the museum address. The site's parking rules distinguish museum parking from general public parking, with access limited to visitors, volunteers, and staff (thenmusa.org). ## Navy Yard Street Parking During Busy Periods The museum is on the Washington Navy Yard, where demand can build around activity in the surrounding Navy Yard area. The site is in Anacostia, near Navy Yard, and sits 0.3 mi from Navy Yard center, making nearby public parking a practical alternative when the visitor area is not suitable. Parking at the museum is limited to visitors, volunteers, and staff (thenmusa.org), while the museum parking area is closed during nonoperating hours (thenmusa.org). Those rules matter most for early arrivals, late departures, and visits planned outside the museum's operating period. Drivers using surrounding streets should follow the posted restrictions and curb controls in force at the space rather than treating the museum's visitor parking rule as permission to park elsewhere on the Navy Yard. Show map of Navy Yard ## Parksy Parking Spaces 0.3 Mi From the Museum Parksy lists several nearby spaces 0.3 mi from the museum. A parking lot is available for $6 an hour, while another lot is offered at $10 a day. Two further lot spaces cost $5 an hour, including a lot serving The Yards and LOT Q. Garage choices are also listed at the same distance. Arris Garage offers parking for $2 an hour, and a covered garage space at The Yards costs $20 an hour. These options give drivers a choice between hourly parking, a full-day rate, and covered parking, with every listed space 0.3 mi from the site. ## Other Named Parking Near 736 Sicard Street Southeast The official museum directions identify the museum parking area as [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) for visitors, volunteers, and staff (thenmusa.org). The area is at the 736 Sicard Street Southeast address, placing the free option directly at the site rather than at a separate commercial garage. The museum is located on the Washington Navy Yard (battlefields.org). Parking at the museum is not available for general use, since the official rule limits it to visitors, volunteers, and staff (thenmusa.org). ## Walking From Navy Yard–Ballpark Station to the Museum Navy Yard–Ballpark Station is the nearest rail station, 0.6 mi from the museum and a 13 min walk. The station provides a straightforward alternative for visitors who prefer to avoid driving into the Navy Yard area. The museum is 0.3 mi from Navy Yard center, so the station journey continues through the nearby Navy Yard district before reaching 736 Sicard Street Southeast. The site is in Anacostia, near Navy Yard, and the station is the closest named rail access point for the museum. Show street view near National Museum of the U.S. Navy ## Sources - [District of Columbia Department of Transportation](https://ddot.dc.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [National Museum of the U.S. Navy](https://www.battlefields.org/visit/heritage-sites/national-museum-us-navy) - [Directions & Parking](https://www.thenmusa.org/visit/directions-parking/) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for the National Museum of the U.S. Navy? Free visitor parking is available at 736 Sicard Street Southeast, directly at the museum, but it is limited to visitors, volunteers, and staff and closes during nonoperating hours. Nearby Parksy spaces are 0.3 mi away, including lots from $5 an hour, a $10 a day lot, and Arris Garage at $2 an hour. ### Is Parking Free at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy? Yes. The museum has a free parking area at 736 Sicard Street Southeast. It is reserved for visitors, volunteers, and staff, so it is not available for general use. The area closes during nonoperating hours and is intended for visits during the site's open period rather than overnight or after-hours parking. ### What Paid Parking Is Near the National Museum of the U.S. Navy? Parksy lists several spaces 0.3 mi from the museum. Lot options include $6 an hour, $10 a day, and two spaces at $5 an hour, including a lot serving The Yards and LOT Q. Garage choices include Arris Garage at $2 an hour and covered parking at The Yards for $20 an hour. ### Can I Use the Museum Parking Area for General Navy Yard Parking? No. The museum parking area is limited to visitors, volunteers, and staff. Drivers using surrounding streets should follow the posted restrictions and curb controls at the space rather than treating the museum's visitor parking rule as permission to park elsewhere on the Navy Yard. The museum area also closes during nonoperating hours. ### How Far Is Navy Yard–Ballpark Station From the National Museum of the U.S. Navy? Navy Yard–Ballpark Station is 0.6 mi from the museum and a 13 min walk. It is the nearest rail station and provides an alternative for visitors who prefer to avoid driving into the Navy Yard area. The museum is 0.3 mi from Navy Yard center, so the route continues through the nearby district. ### Where Is the National Museum of the U.S. Navy Located? The museum is at 736 Sicard Street Southeast in Anacostia, near Navy Yard, and is located on the Washington Navy Yard. Its free parking area is directly at that address, rather than at a separate commercial garage. 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