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CEO Update March 29, 2021

Family: We begin this week with more optimism than we have had since the pandemic hit. Our attendance has picked up over the past seven days with our best Wednesday through Sunday since March of 2020. Although these numbers are encouraging, they are 40% below our...

Hull Preservation 2021 Campaign Kick Off!

Battleship IOWA is one tough ship. She’s been around nearly eighty years and is holding up well. Her hull is sound so far, but if we don’t do everything possible to preserve it, it won’t always be in such great shape. CEO Jonathan Williams has...

CEO Update March 22, 2021

Family: With the reopening continuing through the red tier, we were able to open the inside of the ship for tours for the first time in almost a year. The weekend was exciting for both crew and guests as a welcome relief from a year of challenges and uncertainties. As...

CEO Update March 15, 2021

Family: This email begins with some good news after a little over a year of pandemic effects. We will be opening interior spaces beginning this week in a phased approach as LA County enters the red tier! The team is looking at opening the wardroom, captain’s cabin,...

CEO Update March 8, 2021

Surface Navy Museum at the Battleship IOWA Family: Today, we celebrate International Women’s Day. I can say without a doubt that our organization and ship wouldn’t be where it is today without the incredible contributions of our women crewmembers. We have come a long...
National Museum of the Surface Navy Plank Owner certificate

Why did the dad bring an extra pair of socks golfing?

In case he got a hole in one.

⚓🧔🔥  Bring your best "dad jokes" and your dad and join us aboard Battleship IOWA Sunday, June 21 for our

Father's Day STEEL BEACH BARBECUE!

Tickets include general admission, classic steel beach barbecue buffet, drinks, VIP swag, and more... Hit up the button below for details and to purchase tickets.