Museum Update: 18 April 2024
REFLECTIONS ON APRIL 19 Dawn on Wednesday, April 19, 1989 finds USS IOWA underway in the blue Caribbean waters off Puerto Rico. The only unusual thing about this gorgeous sunny day is that there is an admiral aboard to observe a gunnery demonstration. At 0955 (9:55...
Battleship USS IOWA Museum Accomplishments As A Community Platform Highlighted In 2023 Annual Report
Among the Top Museums and Attractions in Los Angeles, the Iconic Battleship Serves as a High-Visibility Platform for Connecting, Engaging, and Strengthening the Surrounding Communities SAN PEDRO, Calif. – March 28, 2024 – Battleship USS IOWA Museum, a top...
Museum Update: March 27, 2024
In Today’s Update… Crew Highlight Gravely Student Essay Contest Upcoming Events MAKE AN IMPACT - DONATE TODAY CREW HIGHLIGHT: IE&T Team Welcome behind the scenes. We’re pulling back the curtain to introduce you to the volunteers who are...
CEO Jonathan Williams: Port of LA Harbor Commission Update
March 15, 2024 Friends, This morning the Port of Los Angeles Harbor Commission unanimously approved to extend our lease until 2057. The next and final step is for the LA City Council to approve it. This approval is the last hurdle to clear before we can begin design...
CEO Update: March 6, 2024
March 6, 2024 Dear Friend of the Surface Navy Museum and Battleship IOWA, We are officially fewer than 90 days away from our 7th LA Fleet Week, an event that impacts more than 250,000 people throughout Los Angeles with its exciting programs and activities. This year...
Museum Update: Feb 28, 2024
In Today’s Update… Visiting the State of Iowa Gravely Experience Highlights Upcoming Events MAKE AN IMPACT - DONATE TODAY MAINTAINING A NATIONAL PRESENCE Last week, members of the Pacific Battleship Center (PBC) team had the chance to visit the State of...
CEO Update: February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024 Friends, Last September, we requested support letters for Battleship IOWA’s potential move to West Harbor and you came through in impressive fashion. The heavy stack of letters I presented to the Port delivered an enthusiastic message. But then...