News & Updates
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Battleship IOWA Museum Launches Operation Crush COVID
Jul 29, 2020 | News and Updates
Join the mission to keep the historic Battleship IOWA on the LA Waterfront afloat! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP3YB63HJAI[/embedyt] Due to COVID-19, we're currently open for outdoor tours only. Like so many other nonprofit organizations, we’ve been hit...
July 27, 2020 Museum Update
Jul 27, 2020 | News and Updates
Battleship IOWA and Surface Navy Museum Family: I am sending this email from the deck of the Battleship IOWA, where we are experiencing beautiful weather and great support! We are all dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 and while the challenges can feel gloomy...
101 Things to Do Los Angeles – Battleship USS IOWA Museum
Jul 22, 2020 | History, Experience, Museum
San Pedro’s Battleship IOWA Museum now offers educational Gun Tour, with a closer look at Turret No. 1
Jul 22, 2020 | Education, History, Experience, Museum, Uncategorized
December 12, 2019 | The Daily Breeze https://www.dailybreeze.com/san-pedros-battleship-iowa-museum-now-offers-educational-gun-tour-with-a-closer-look-at-turret-no-1
Historic Battleship IOWA in San Pedro sees revenue crater because of coronavirus
Jul 22, 2020 | News and Updates
May 5, 2020 | The Daily Breeze Historic USS Iowa in San Pedro sees revenue crater because of coronavirus
America’s Largest Port Home to Mighty Surface Warship USS IOWA
Jul 22, 2020 | News and Updates
Battleship IOWA in San Pedro to reopen for limited, on-deck tours Saturday, May 30
Jul 22, 2020 | News and Updates
Mary 27, 2020 | The Daily Breeze https://www.dailybreeze.com/uss-iowa-in-san-pedro-to-reopen-for-limited-on-deck-tours-saturday-may-30
July 4th Flyovers Replace Fireworks Shows over Nixon Library, Moorpark
Jul 22, 2020 | News and Updates
July 2nd, 2020 | CBS Los Angeles https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/07/02/july-4th-flyovers-replace-fireworks-shows-nixon-library-moorpark/
Why Battleship IOWA Matters
Jul 21, 2020 | History, Experience, Museum
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
Jul 21, 2020 | [Internal] Forms, Private Events & Groups
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
Jul 21, 2020 | Private Events & Groups, [Internal] Forms
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
Jul 20, 2020 | News and Updates
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...
Battleship IOWA Veterans Programs Receive Funding from Phillips 66
Jul 20, 2020 | News and Updates
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCLIYjLd7Pw[/embedyt] Battleship IOWA Museum recently got some fantastic news. Phillips 66 awarded $30,000 to our Veterans Resource Center (VRC). This funding will help us continue to provide our service men and women with...
CEO Update for July 12, 2020
Jul 12, 2020 | News and Updates
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
Jul 6, 2020 | News and Updates
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...






