A Visual Journey Through History
The USS Iowa Gallery offers a curated visual history of one of America’s most iconic warships. From black-and-white photos of her World War II deployments to color images of life aboard during the Korean War, Cold War, and her transformation into a museum, each image tells a story of service, sacrifice, and legacy.
Whether you're researching, remembering, or just exploring, these photos bring the “Battleship of Presidents” to life — through the eyes of those who served and the moments that defined her.
1A Artifacts
2A Iowa Hull Construction photos
2B launch day - Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York - August 27, 1942
2C Iowa fitting out - Brooklyn Navy Yard - August 1942 through January 1943
2D USS Iowa BB-61 Commissioning Ceremony - February 22, 1943
2E USS Iowa BB-61 as built, trials, and "working up". March through July, 1943.
2F USS Iowa BB-61 "Tirpitz Watch" off Argentia, Newfoundland, Aug - Oct 1943
2G IOWA's Vought OS2U Kingfisher float planes
All Entries
Limited time only beginning on September 5, 2026!
Kids Board Free
In the all-new Life of a Sailor experience, kids become sailor recruits, building their skills, following the story of a famous sailor, and joining Vicky the Dog on a scavenger hunt through Battleship IOWA.
Kids board free with a paid adult.