Your Support Makes A Difference
Members of our Annual Leadership Society provide the steady support that keeps our programs thriving all year long. Their commitment of $2,500 or more ensures we can plan ahead, deliver meaningful experiences, and respond quickly to the needs of our community. We invite you to join this dedicated group of partners whose generosity drives real impact and helps shape the future of Pacific Battleship Center’s programs.
OUR PROGRAMS
Education: Inspiring Curiosity and Real-World Learning
Our education programs serve as the starting point for many of the connections forged aboard IOWA. Through hands-on STEM and STEAM learning, students explore leadership, teamwork, and innovation in a setting where history and technology meet. Many return later as volunteers, interns, or aspiring service members, carrying forward the lessons they first discovered on deck.
Programs such as STEAM at Sea and STEM Adventure Camp engage elementary and middle school students with ship-based activities that bring science and engineering concepts to life. Camp Battleship deepens these lessons by immersing youth and families in an overnight experience that builds teamwork, responsibility, and appreciation for service.
Maritime Career Pathways connects middle and high school students with opportunities in maritime, defense, and STEM-related fields through industry engagement, mentorship, and direct exposure to real-world careers.
Military & Veteran Affairs: Honoring Service and Strengthening Purpose
Our veteran and military programs enrich every part of PBC’s mission. Veterans contribute their experience and leadership to student programs, guide volunteer teams, and serve as powerful role models. These initiatives create space for belonging, growth, and service while ensuring veterans’ skills continue to benefit the wider community.
Programs such as Career Pathways and the SkillBridge Transition Program help connect transitioning and veteran service members to civilian careers through mentorship, networking, and hands-on experiences aboard the ship. Public ceremonies, community engagements, and LA Fleet Week activities honor service and bring veterans, students, and partners together in meaningful ways.
Outreach across Los Angeles ensures veterans are connected to resources, job opportunities, and support networks — strengthening both individuals and the communities they serve.
Community: Strengthening Resilience, Belonging, and Shared Purpose
Community partnership is the backbone of our unified effort. Through collaborations across public, private, nonprofit, and military sectors, PBC enhances local resilience and creates the foundation that supports our education and veteran programs.
The Los Angeles Disaster Resilience and Response Collective (LADRRC) unites partners to support the City’s Emergency Management Department and coordinate preparedness and recovery efforts. Our ship also serves as a training ground for Public Safety Exercises and Trainings, including dive operations, search-and-rescue drills, and the annual DSCA exercise during LA Fleet Week.
Belonging is strengthened through our volunteer crew — a diverse community brought together by service, learning, and shared purpose. Their contributions of upwards of 60,000 hours per year power every program and create a welcoming environment for all.
Through local purchasing, donated tickets and event space, and annual economic activity exceeding $12 million, PBC proudly serves as an anchor for the region.
HOW TO SUPPORT
Donate Today
Cash, check, and credit card donations are accepted online, by phone, and in mail. Choose your favorite program online or tell us when donating on the phone or in mail. Popular programs are General, National Museum of the Surface Navy, Ship Preservation, Education, Veterans, and Community Resilience.
Pacific Battleship Center is a reputable 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, CA. Affiliated brands of the Pacific Battleship Center include the top 5 rated Battleship IOWA Museum, National Museum of the Surface Navy, LA Fleet Week, LA Disaster Resilience & Recovery Collective, and Vicky’s Doghouse.
Mailing Address:
Pacific Battleship Center
250 S. Harbor Blvd.
San Pedro, CA 90731
Phone: 877-446-9261 ext. 747
Email: development@labattleship.com
Website: https://www.pacificbattleship.com
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