Carderock Division Headquarters
Carderock Division Headquarters
West Bethesda, Maryland
Tour Summary: The tour covers the fascinating 100 year history of the Carderock
Division and includes visits to various large testing facilities, many of which are unique,
including the David Taylor Model Basin, Circulating Water Channel, Rotating Arm, and the
Maneuvering and Seakeeping Basin, in addition the model shop where precise scale models of all
Navy ships and submarines, (some as long as 40 feet) are constructed for testing in the basins.
David Taylor Model Basin Building
Tour Length: 1 to 2 hours depending on the size of group.
Note: Tours are by appointment only.
Procedure: In order to submit a tour request, please call 301-227-1176 at least three
weeks in advance. Tours are normally limited to groups of 20 and children must be at least 12
years of age.
Availability: Tours are given the third Thursday of every month at 10:00 am (excluding federal
holidays).
Restrictions: Photographic equipment (still or video) is not permitted. U.S.
citizenship is required.
** Visits by student groups interested in science and engineering are encouraged. **