The mission of Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association (JHNSA) is to acquire the funds necessary to provide an interactive warship museum of naval military history and military heritage for visitors worldwide, to educate in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math plus History (STEM+H), and to inspire future generations of heroes and patriots.

The Vision of the JHNSA, through the Jacksonville Naval Museum (JNM), is to operate a world class collection of naval artifacts that represents the rich naval heritage of the United States, city of Jacksonville, and surrounding areas. The JNM could include, but not limited to; aircraft, ships, submarines, and a building to contain naval and maritime artifacts, exhibits, and other historic documents.

With our Mission and Vision in mind, our three main ethos are:
Honor, Inspire, and Service.

Honor Past Generations: We will honor those currently serving and we will never forget what those from our past have done and will strive to the best of our ability to honor them through ceremonies, visuals, and related historical exhibits.

Inspire Future Generations: We will provide educational benefit to younger generations to include, but not limited to the following subject areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and History. Through these lessons we will inspire patriotism by reflecting on the heroics of past generations.

Serve the Community: We will be ambassadors of our community supporting the city to make it a better place to live for all people and give back however and whenever we can.