CEO Corner
Updates from Jonathan Williams
Jonathan Williams is the President & CEO of the Pacific Battleship Center, home of the Battleship IOWA, LA Fleet Week, and the National Museum of the Surface Navy. A purpose-driven leader and storyteller, he shares updates and insights from one of the nation’s most innovative nonprofit organizations. His writing explores leadership, community, and culture — connecting lessons from the deck plate to the boardroom while highlighting the people, progress, and purpose that continue to drive the mission forward.
Newest Updates
National Museum of the Surface Navy Names Octavia Harris As 2024 Gravely Leadership Award Recipient
National Museum of the Surface Navy announces 2024 Gravely Leadership Award Recipient
Museum Update: July 24, 2024
Update on our decking project and a little “battleship archaeology”
Camp Battleship Inquiry Form
Spend the night aboard a real ship at a working port and learn what it means to be a mariner. Give your group an unforgettable overnight adventure aboard Battleship IOWA at the Port of Los Angeles.
Museum Update: July 4, 2024
4th of July, funds from the state of Iowa, AMERIGO VESPUCCI, and overnight opportunities
Museum Update: June 19, 2024
Deck project update from volunteer ship’s carpenter Stan Sato and upcoming opportunities
Inspiring Global Awareness of Freedom of the Seas
Inspiring Global Awareness of Freedom of the Seas by Jonathan Williams, President & CEO National Museum of the Surface Navy | Battleship IOWA | LA Fleet Week We recently hosted the 7th annual LA Fleet Week at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, CA. LA Fleet Week is the “Super Bowl” of our vision to inspire global awareness of Freedom of the Seas. We welcomed the men and women of the sea services to experience and connect with Los Angeles and surrounding cities through leadership...
Museum Update: 24 April 2024
Museum Update: 18 April 2024
Reflections on April 19 as we mark the 35th anniversary
Museum Update: March 27, 2024
Meet out IE&T team
CEO Jonathan Williams: Port of LA Harbor Commission Update
CEO Jonathan Williams update on the Port of LA Harbor Commission meeting 3/15
Limited time only!
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.