She was decommissioned on 7 December 1986 and turned over to the city of Baltimore, Maryland, for use as a museum ship.
Over her distinguished career, Taney received three battle stars for World War II service and numerous theater ribbons for service in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War.

In 1988, the USCGC Taney (WHEC-37), Structure – #88001826, was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
She was designated a National Historic Landmark on the same day.
The Taney is located in the historic Baltimore Inner Harbor as part of the Historic Ships in Baltimore collection.
Taney is included in the Baltimore National Heritage Area.
She was decommissioned on 7 December 1986 and turned over to the city of Baltimore, Maryland, for use as a museum ship. Over her distinguished career, Taney received three battle stars for World War II service and numerous theater ribbons for service in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War.
In 1988, the USCGC Taney (WHEC-37), Structure – #88001826, was added to the National Register of Historic Places. She was designated a National Historic Landmark on the same day. The Taney is located in the historic Baltimore Inner Harbor as part of the Historic Ships in Baltimore collection. Taney is included in the Baltimore National Heritage Area.
USCGC Taney (WHEC-37)