Hull Preservation
Since 2012, retired Battleship USS IOWA has served as a popular attraction and community platform, proudly representing the ships and sailors that have served in America's Surface Navy since 1775. If this iconic vessel is to continue creating connection to their...
Annual Leadership Society
Join a dedicated group of supporters whose annual gifts of $1,500 or more provide steady support, strengthen our programs, and shape the future of Pacific Battleship Center.
Gravely Experience
The Gravely Experience brings students together with leaders and professionals for an inspiring day focused on leadership, perseverance, service, and the legacy of Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.
Gravely Essay Contest
The Gravely Student Scholarship honors the legacy of Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. by challenging high school students to explore leadership, perseverance, and service through an annual essay contest and scholarship opportunity.
Battleship USS Iowa Named Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards Winner for 2025
Los Angeles, CA – July 21, 2025 – Pacific Battleship Center is pleased to announce today that Battleship USS Iowa has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2025, ranking No. 7 of Things to Do in Los Angeles. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice...
Declare your Intent
Declaration of Intent - Leave a Legacy of Purpose Planned giving is a powerful way to ensure your values live on. By including the Pacific Battleship Center in your estate plans, you help preserve Battleship IOWA, honor those who served, and inspire future generations...
Gift In-Kind Form
Surface Navy Association
Battleship IOWA (Greater Los Angeles Area) SNA Chapter The Battleship IOWA Chapter meets aboard the historic US Navy battleship USS IOWA (BB-61) in the community of San Pedro in the Port of Los Angeles. The chapter is centrally located for SNA members in the Greater...
Marine Corps League Big Stick Det 1496
Marine Corps League Mission The mission of the Marine Corps League is to promote the interest and to preserve traditions of the United States Marine Corps; strengthen the fraternity of Marines and their families; serve Marines and FMF Navy Personnel who wear or who...
Sea Cadets – Battleship IOWA Division
The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps (Sea Cadets) is the Navy’s youth development program. We give young Americans skills, knowledge, and confidence through an amazing variety of training opportunities. Sea Cadets wear uniforms, work as teams in a disciplined...
American Legion Battleship IOWA Post 61
California American Legion post now aboard the USS Iowa Excerpts By Michael Hjelmstad During its 50 years of service from 1940 to 1990, speed, big guns, heavy armor and endurance earned the USS Iowa the designation of the "World's Greatest Naval Ship." The battleship...
American Legion Riders Chapter 61
American Legion Riders chapters are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children’s hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded service members and scholarships. Since 2006, Riders nationwide have...
What USS Iowa Means to the 1989 Crew
Reflections from CIO David CanfieldRemembering And Returning As a nineteen-year-old, Battleship IOWA Vice President and Chief Information/Technology Officer David Canfield experienced the worst day in the ship's history. He's given us permission to share a...
Rock for Responders 2025
The EventWhat is Rock for Responders? Rock for Responders is a powerful live concert event hosted by the National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA, created to honor the unwavering dedication of first responders and veterans. More than just a concert,...
National Museum of the Surface Navy Announces 2025 Freedom of the Seas Award Recipients
National Museum of the Surface Navy announces its 2025 Freedom of the Seas award recipients
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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.