National Museum of the Surface Navy

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USS Iowa Hours:  10:00am-4:00pm

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So Good, We Had To Bring You More

When we published our blog about volunteers on Wednesday, we held back a bit. Volunteer Coordinator Sue Schmidt has been with the ship since IOWA was liberated from the “ghost fleet” and spruced up in Richmond, before moving to her final home in LA. The...

Operation Crush COVID Week 3: One Ship, One Crew

Come aboard Battleship IOWA and you’re likely to hear that phrase. It’s our credo, the core of our culture. We say it, we live it. What does it mean? It means we don’t care if you’re volunteer or paid staff, a tour guide or a member of the ops...

08/09/2020 Update

IOWA Family: We are approaching the end of the 2020 summer season. Usually during this time of year, we are in full swing of planning LA Fleet Week in front of the ship. This year’s Fleet Week has been postponed, but the team of partners is working on a virtual Fleet...

Update for August 2nd, 2020

IOWA Family: I hope your family and friends are doing well. I am certain that members of our family are affected both financially and personally during this pandemic. There is no doubt that our citizens and businesses need critical support to help all of us through...

Battleship IOWA Museum Launches Operation Crush COVID

Join the mission to keep the historic Battleship IOWA on the LA Waterfront afloat! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP3YB63HJAI[/embedyt] Due to COVID-19, we’re currently open for outdoor tours only.  Like so many other nonprofit organizations, we’ve...

July 27, 2020 Museum Update

Battleship IOWA and Surface Navy Museum Family: I am sending this email from the deck of the Battleship IOWA, where we are experiencing beautiful weather and great support! We are all dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 and while the challenges can feel gloomy...
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.