Great Ships Showcase
A dynamic tribute to the U.S. Navy's fleet, past and present. Now OpenLearn MoreNow Open: A Tribute to Great Ships
The Great Ships experience is now open! Great Ships is an immersive exhibit featuring a 68-foot-long high-definition LED wall that brings the history of the U.S. Navy’s fleet to life. Through a dynamic display of more than 300 ships, this installation highlights the power, scale, and significance of surface ships throughout history. Interactive elements allow visitors to explore individual ships, learning about their missions, stories, and impact on naval operations.
This experience is made possible through the generous support of the Edward E. and Marie L. Matthews Foundation, Daughters of American Revolution, Arleigh Burke Foundation, and generous donors.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Location
Aft 3rd deck.
Date Opened
May 31, 2026.
Open
7 days per week.
Included with all admissions.
Tickets and More Information
Self-Guided
Self-Guided Experience includes:
- Visit 7-decks.
- Over 100 different exhibits and displays.
- Story-telling crew to answer questions.
- Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt.
- Best views of the Port of Los Angeles waterfront.
Featured Ships: Icons of Naval History
Legendary ships played pivotal roles in naval warfare, innovation, and history protrude from the wall with dynamic content.
Choose the ship below you want to support!
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Identifier Ships: Vessels That Shaped the Fleet
Ships representing key advancements and milestones in naval history highlighted with name and class of ship.
Choose the ship below you want to support!
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USS Demologus aka Fulton (1814) |
USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) USS Samuel L Gravely (DDG-107) |
Fleet Ships: The Backbone of the U.S. Navy
Ships showcasing the vast strength, reach, and capability of the Navy’s fleet searchable by kiosk.
Choose the class or ship you want to nominate or sponsor.
Age of Sail
Sloop of War (10)
Frigate (4)
Questions?
Phone: 877-446-9261 ext. 747
Email: development@surfacenavymuseum.org
Mailing Address:
National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA
250 S. Harbor Blvd.
San Pedro, CA 90731
The National Museum of the Surface Navy and Freedom of the Seas are campaigns of the Pacific Battleship Center, a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Multiple Ways to Donate
- Donate to the Overall Showcase Online
- Mail A Check
- Corporate Sponsorship (call for details)
- Multi-Year Pledges (call for details)
- Adopt-A-Showcase Ambassador (call for details)
- Planned Giving / Legacy Gift
- Stocks or Bonds
- In-Kind / Pro Bono
