News & Updates

Battleship IOWA is one tough ship. She's been around nearly eighty years and is holding up well. Her hull is sound so far, but if we don't do everything possible to preserve it, it won't always be in such great shape. CEO Jonathan Williams has something to say about...

Family: With the reopening continuing through the red tier, we were able to open the inside of the ship for tours for the first time in almost a year. The weekend was exciting for both crew and guests as a welcome relief from a year of challenges and uncertainties. As...

Family: This email begins with some good news after a little over a year of pandemic effects. We will be opening interior spaces beginning this week in a phased approach as LA County enters the red tier! The team is looking at opening the wardroom, captain’s cabin,...

Surface Navy Museum at the Battleship IOWA Family: Today, we celebrate International Women’s Day. I can say without a doubt that our organization and ship wouldn’t be where it is today without the incredible contributions of our women crewmembers. We have come a long...

Surface Navy Museum at the Battleship IOWA Family: We are coming off one of our most exciting weekends since the beginning of the pandemic. The increase in traffic onboard and on the roads was noticeable and resulted in one of our best weekends since March 2020. Our...

Surface Navy Museum and Battleship IOWA Family: Yesterday was the 78th anniversary of the original commissioning of Battleship USS Iowa! The ship continues to serve today, due in part to your support! Thank you. Although weather and Covid-19 spread continue to improve...

Only nine days left to bid in our SILENT AUCTION! Our silent auction ends Feb. 28th, but there's still time to get in your bids in.  And remember, you can bid higher than the retail price because every dollar goes to support the ship we all love.  She's counting on...

Surface Navy Museum and Battleship IOWA Family: Greetings from the decks of the IOWA! This past weekend showed a positive step in the right direction towards recovery. Valentine’s Day was our best attendance since the beginning of the pandemic at about 50% of...

Share Your Ideas On The Freedom Of The Seas Park Pavilion Last week we debuted plans for the transformation of an area on the pier near the bow of the ship. We invited your feedback, and we're providing a few ways for you to share it. First, you can email us anytime...

The National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA is developing a park! Ever hear us refer to "Lot 61?" That's our nickname for the area on the pier near the bow of the ship. We want to transform it by turning it into a public park! The proposed park next...

Surface Navy Museum and IOWA Family: I am happy to say that L.A. is beginning to recover slowly from the most recent shutdown. Local restaurants have reopened outdoor dining and our weekend attendance was better than expected, but still a long way from normal. We...

COUNTDOWN! Battleship IOWA's Silent Auction Goes Live Tomorrow! There's still time to preview our online auction page and plan your bidding strategies. Bidding begins February 1, 2021 at 8:00 AM Pacific Time and remains open through February 28th. Remember, it's a...

IOWA and Surface Navy Museum Family: We have received word that the Governor has cancelled California’s COVID stay-at-home orders. This move is a positive step in the right direction, but I suspect Los Angeles will remain in the most restrictive tier for reopening....