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Meet USS IOWA WWII Veteran Pete Bigler III

Meet USS IOWA WWII Veteran Pete Bigler III

One of the most amazing things about being around Battleship IOWA is the stories you hear that you never expect. We opened a message in our Facebook inbox and discovered an absolute gem.   Meet Machinist First Class Peter Alford Bigler III (1922-1975). He served...

Operation Crush COVID Week 2: Our Veterans

Operation Crush COVID Week 2: Our Veterans

You've heard about our Veterans pillar, right? Well step aboard Battleship IOWA and you won't just find an imposing, storied ship with beautiful lines. You'll find a thriving community of veterans. We primarily serve veterans in Los Angeles County/SoCal, but with the...

Update for August 2nd, 2020

Update for August 2nd, 2020

IOWA Family: I hope your family and friends are doing well. I am certain that members of our family are affected both financially and personally during this pandemic. There is no doubt that our citizens and businesses need critical support to help all of us through...

Battleship IOWA Museum Launches Operation Crush COVID

Battleship IOWA Museum Launches Operation Crush COVID

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

July 27, 2020 Museum Update

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...

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...

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