Kamin Samuel, PhD to Receive National Museum of the Surface Navy’s 2026 VADM Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Leadership Award
Kamin Samuel has been selected as the 2026 VADM Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Leadership Award recipient
Quarterdeck of Honor
The Quarterdeck of Honor virtually recognizes supporters and Patrons who have contributed to the Freedom of the Seas Campaign. The campaign builds the campus anchored by Battleship IOWA with the National Museum of the Surface Navy Life of a Sailor experience.
FIFA World Cup Games on Battleship IOWA
FIFA World Cup games shown on Battleship IOWA’s fantail LED wall
IOWA recommissioning ceremony August 25, 1951 / the Korean War
New Collection Added to Battleship IOWA’s Archives: Photographs and Written Memories from the Korean War Commissioning Lt. Robert McKinnell served aboard BB-61 as Assistant Outgoing Stores Officer during the Korean War. His daughter, Susan, has generously donated…
Battleship IOWA Named IAAPA Member for 2026
Battleship IOWA named IAAPA member for 2026
Today’s Historical Encounter
WWII Gunnery Lieutenant’s Family Visits His Old Ship Photo from Holtzman family Battleship IOWA historian/curator Dave Way gets to have some fun conversations. On a recent morning he was checking in with the tour team on deck when a special group of people came…
Pacific Battleship Center & America250 Announce Partnership to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary in Los Angeles
Pacific Battleship Center and America 250 announce partnership to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in Los Angeles
Happy 83rd Birthday, IOWA!
February 22, 2026 marks the 83rd anniversary of BB-61’s original commissioning. To commemorate the occasion, Battleship IOWA’s historian/curator Dave Way dug into his archives to share some fun photos, including a shot of the cover of the very first issue of the…
Battleship IOWA Receives $500,000 Timken Foundation Gift to Launch Engineering Career Track
Gift Advances STEM Education and Inspires the Next Generation of Maritime Engineers SAN PEDRO, Calif. – March 3, 2026 – Pacific Battleship Center (PBC), the 501(c)3 non-profit that owns and operates Battleship IOWA , the National Museum of the Surface Navy , and Los…
Pacific Battleship Center Announces New Board Leadership, Honors Retiring Chairman
New Board Leadership to Guide Battleship IOWA’s Next Chapter New Pacific Battleship Center board chairman Bruce DD MacRae meets with scholarship winners at the National Museum of the Surface Navy’s annual awards dinner. Photo Credit: Rick Stipa SAN PEDRO, Calif. – Feb…
Presidents Day Special
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FLASH SALE – Camp Battleship
Sleep aboard a legendary battleship for one unforgettable night. This limited-time flash sale offers discounted spots for Camp Battleship. Dates and availability vary. Advance booking required.
Supporters
Building a Stronger Future — Together Through program partners and shared purpose, we create pathways that strengthen careers, communities, and our nation. Shared Purpose. Real Impact. At the Pacific Battleship Center, impact is created through shared effort. Those…
“Oh Those Float Planes…”
Excerpt from IOWA’s deck log: “Oh, those float planes”
CEO Corner
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…
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