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 Dr. Gladys West Recipient of Inaugural Freedom of the Seas Exploration and Innovation Award
Dr. Gladys West to receive inaugural Exploration and Innovation Award from National Museum of the Surface Navy
Museum Update July 26, 2023
Freedom of the Seas awards, Speaker Series, a travel opportunity, and more
Museum Update: July 12, 2023
Turning a turret, our speaker series, and more in this week’s update
Museum Update: July 1, 2023
Summer at Battleship IOWA
Fan Photo Friday! Paul Huskey got this cool shot peeking through a view port. Who knows what we’re looking at? Drop a guess in …
Fan Photo Friday! Paul Huskey got this cool shot peeking through a view port. Who knows what we're looking at? Drop a guess in the comments. #FanPhotoFriday #BattleshipIOWA #SurfaceNavyMuseum #photography #photograph (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
What is that strange, scratched, orange object in the photo? Find out in this week’s MUSEUM UPDATE. Oh, and there are two cool …
What is that strange, scratched, orange object in the photo? Find out in this week's MUSEUM UPDATE. Oh, and there are two cool "save the date" mentions and a fun story in it, too. You should click the link below and get the latest: http://pacificbattleship.com/museum-update-january-26-2023/ #BattleshipIOWA #SurfaceNavyMuseum #update #fender #stormsurge #savethedate (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Heeling During The Height Of The Storm Surge
We got a shot of the ship’s clinometer (heel indicator) during the height of the record-breaking swell on Thursday, January 5, 2023. We were rolling a full degree in each direction. Pretty intense. Felt like we were underway! #BattleshipIOWA #SurfaceNavyMuseum #storm #stormsurge2023 (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Tug Boat Helps With Mooring Lines
The last two weeks have seen record-breaking tidal surges and waves in SoCal. They've had an affect on Battleship IOWA - so much so that we had to call our wonderful neighbors at Crowley Corporation to hold us against our dock while we adjusted our mooring lines. Our team did a ton of work to take up on eight of our thirteen dock lines and all departments jumped in to help Ops. By the end of the morning, they were working in heavy rain - a real mariner’s day. Bravo Zulu to all!...
Quick look at today’s storm. When the ship rolled on the beam (side to side), we got little waterfalls. More on the storm, the…
Quick look at today’s storm. When the ship rolled on the beam (side to side), we got little waterfalls. More on the storm, the surge associated with it, and what we had to do tomorrow. #BattleshipIOWA #SurfaceNavyMuseum #stormwatch2023 #rain #stormyweather (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
Our sound effects are back! Thanks to our amazing IT team, the ship is once again alive with all the bells and whistles, as well…
Our sound effects are back! Thanks to our amazing IT team, the ship is once again alive with all the bells and whistles, as well as a few announcements over the 1MC (ship's PA system) to give the p-ways and decks more authentic atmosphere. It's a lot of fun... even when it interrupts you as you're trying to shoot video. #BattleshipIOWA #SurfaceNavyMuseum #sounds #soundsystem #1MC #shipsbells #nowsweepers (Feed generated with FetchRSS)
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.