Southern California’s newest end-of-summer tradition, LA Fleet Week is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation’s Sea Services over the Labor Day Weekend. Free to the public, the multi-day event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the LA Waterfront in San Pedro. Visitors enjoy public ship tours, military displays and equipment demonstrations, a kids’ […]
Southern California’s newest end-of-summer tradition, LA Fleet Week is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation’s Sea Services over the Labor Day Weekend. Free to the public, the multi-day event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the LA Waterfront in San Pedro. Visitors enjoy public ship tours, military displays and equipment demonstrations, a kids’ […]
Southern California’s newest end-of-summer tradition, LA Fleet Week is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation’s Sea Services over the Labor Day Weekend. Free to the public, the multi-day event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the LA Waterfront in San Pedro. Visitors enjoy public ship tours, military displays and equipment demonstrations, a kids’ […]
(2017). Directed by Rian Johnson. Starring Daisy Ridley, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega. Luke Skywalker's peaceful and solitary existence gets upended when he encounters Rey, a young woman who shows strong signs of the Force. Her desire to learn the ways of the Jedi forces Luke to make a decision that changes their lives forever. Meanwhile, […]
The new art gallery Alfa Romeo Tango, which lives within Battleship IOWA, is pleased to present its grand opening exhibition, featuring new and old sculptures by Los Angeles-based artist Ben Jackel for the San Pedro Arts Community but open to the general public. This premiere exhibition is the first time contemporary art has ever been […]
Special Presentation: During the 1970s and 80s, Fleetwood Mac was arguably one of the biggest touring and recording acts in rock-and-roll. Listen to the tales of their former tour manager, Leo Rossi, a San Pedro local, with his music touring co-workers and friends talk about the behind the scenes action of working alongside one of […]
Battleship IOWA’s special free Halloween event that will feature a “Trick or Treat” time, and a “Movie Under The Guns” screening of the comedy Hocus Pocus. Beginning at 5:00 p.m., all guests in costume and those accompanying small children will be invited on board for free to trick or treat through a portion of the […]
Ballard is known the world over for his discovery of the final resting place of RMS Titanic; yet, many vessels that he has rediscovered have been claimed by our oceans, lying undisturbed in “undersea museums.” The USS IOWA is proud to highlight this partial retrospective of some of his underwater adventures. A first for the […]
Veterans Appreciations 2018 aboard Battleship IOWA Museum on Sunday, November 11th at 10:00 a.m. co-hosted by Black Knight Patrol and Bob Hope USO. This family-friendly event will include a variety of fun experiences for everyone to enjoy, including but not limited to: Centennial Anniversary of the End of World War I (Armistice Day) Honoring San […]
Experience this year's "Holiday Magic" parade theme aboard the West Coast's only battleship. Walk the deck of the World's Greatest Naval Ship and get the best parade photos in the harbor! PURCHASE TICKETS HERE. This family-friendly event includes a Hot Cocoa Bar where kids of all ages can get creative. Happy Diner San Pedro will be […]
The VADM Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Leadership & Service Award, which is conferred annually at the Gravely Celebration Experience, recognizes leaders in Southern California who exemplify the trailblazing, courageous service of the late U.S. Navy Vice Admiral. The Gravely Celebration Experience is held annually in February as part of Black History Month. It features a […]