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Why Battleship IOWA Matters

Why Battleship IOWA Matters by James E. Sefton, Professor of History, California State University Northridge Upon America’s entry into World War II, the west coast became the staging ground for the largest naval campaign of World War II, and indeed, in all of American...

Group Activities Inquiry

Group Activities Inquiry Tell Us About Your Group — We’ll Handle the Rest Whether you’re organizing a field trip, youth program, club visit, or team-building day, we’re here to make it easy and impactful. Just share a few details about your group, and our team will...

Event Inquiry

Host Your Event Form Ready to start planning your private event aboard the Battleship USS IOWA? Complete the form below to tell us a little about your celebration, ceremony, or special occasion. Our events team will review your details and follow up promptly with...

Battleship IOWA Museum Ship Restoration Update

Battleship IOWA Museum Ship Restoration Update

While we remain open, although with very reduced attendance, our operations team and volunteers continue to tackle various restoration projects on Battleship IOWA. Fantail IOWA's aft fantail helicopter landing deck is receiving a new non-skid surface. This effort is...

CEO Update for July 12, 2020

CEO Update for July 12, 2020

IOWA Family: There is a lot on our mind this coming week.  First off, our thoughts go out to the sailors and freedom protectors aboard fellow Surface Navy ship USS Bonhomme Richard, which is currently on fire in San Diego.  US Navy sailors are some of the best at...

Battleship USS Iowa July 6 Update

IOWA Family: I hope you had a wonderful and safe Independence Day weekend!  I am just returning from a camping excursion with my immediate family in the California Sierra's.  It was relaxing and beautiful to say the least. I stayed in close touch with the happenings...

2nd Week of Reopening

We are in our 2nd week of reopening the Battleship USS Iowa Museum in Los Angeles. Last week we experienced higher traffic from the prior week, but remain drastically reduced year over year. A big thank you to all of our donors and crew who continue to support us...

Week of 06/15/20

IOWA Family: Thank you for continuing to support the Battleship IOWA Museum during this pandemic and resulting recovery. There is no doubt that the next several months will be challenging for each and every one of us. My heart weighs heavy with the impact the pandemic...

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