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Exhibits

Explore our exhibits in-person and online with a focus on telling the story of the Battleship USS Iowa, the LA Waterfront, and the Surface Navy.  If you enjoy our exhibits, please consider donating or volunteering.

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An interactive Navy exhibit with blue lighting, digital screens, and educational displays about ocean stewardship is featured at the Battleship USS Iowa, a renowned Los Angeles museum. Located in a modern, well-lit museum space, the exhibit invites visitors to explore maritime history while learning about protecting our oceans.

Navy: Stewards of the Sea

Learn how the US Navy protects our marine environment in this new interactive exhibit.

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A man in a dark suit and a woman in a white outfit stand on a ship deck decorated with red, white, and blue for the exhibit, with water and the Statue of Liberty visible in the background.

Battleship of Presidents

Battleship USS Iowa has played host to leaders since 1943.

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  • In-Person via President's Tour
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The exhibit showcases a large ship model in a glass case, accompanied by historical displays with photos and text on the walls, while colorful signal flags hang above.

Surface Ships

Explore the surface ships of the Navy over the eras.

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  • In-Person
A man in a white Navy uniform and hat looks ahead. He wears a dark neckerchief and has a medal pinned to his chest, as if ready to be part of an exhibit. The background shows a partly cloudy sky.

Surface Navy Heroes

Diversity, Leadership, and Bravery.

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A dark blue Navy helicopter is displayed as an exhibit on a dock near the water, with NAVY and UP markings on its tail. Shipping containers and a bridge are visible in the background.

HUP-2 Helicopter

Korean War-era Piasecki HUP Retriever on deck.

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A dimly lit, cluttered room with blue lighting, pipes on the wall, a yellow machine hanging above, scattered debris, tarp, and a newspaper on the floor creates an abandoned, industrial atmosphere reminiscent of an unconventional exhibit.

Lost at Sea

Explore the human impact of shipwrecks found by Dr. Bob Ballard.

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  • In-Person
A sailor kneels beside a small dog wearing a vest and leash, as if preparing the animal for an exhibit. Four other uniformed sailors stand nearby, watching attentively. The setting appears to be a ship or dock.

Vicky the Dog

Find our mascot in a fun scavenger hunt. Learn more.

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A large battleship fires its main guns, creating a bright explosion and smoke against a colorful sky, as if on proud exhibit, with text specifications faintly visible in the background.

Sticks Engravings

Explore 12 engraved and hand-painted panels designed and built in Iowa.

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Exhibit Description: Museum exhibit featuring panels on the USS Mississippi, the first Iowa battleship, and naval history. A large artillery shell stands in the foreground, with photos, artifacts, and an American flag displayed throughout the exhibit.

Gunnery Hazards

Explore the the impact of gunnery hazards at sea over the eras.

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A sailor kneels beside a small dog wearing a vest and leash, as if preparing the animal for an exhibit. Four other uniformed sailors stand nearby, watching attentively. The setting appears to be a ship or dock.

Mobile App Tour

Enjoy a tour with our dynamic mobile app.

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Artifact Gallery

Explore some of the items in our artifact gallery.

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National Battleship Registry

Learn about the evolution of the types of battleships and find the battleship named for your state.

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National Museum of the Surface Navy Plank Owner certificate

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