News & Updates
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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...
2nd Week of Reopening
Jun 21, 2020 | News and Updates
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
Jun 15, 2020 | News and Updates
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...
Battleship IOWA CIO David Canfield Talks Museum Tech with AV TECHNOLOGY
Jun 12, 2020 | News and Updates
Battleship IOWA Museum CIO David Canfield spoke recently with AV Technology. In an article published this week he discusses the technology utilized in our exhibits to create an immersive interaction. “The museum relies on technology to augment the visitor experience....
Week of 06/07/20 – A Difficult Recovery
Jun 7, 2020 | News and Updates
IOWA Family: After the first week open, it appears that this is going to be a difficult recovery. Our deepest appreciation for your continued support and please continue to support us during this recovery with your donations, time, and sharing of our message, if...
Week of May 31st, 2020 – A New Chapter
May 31, 2020 | News and Updates
IOWA Family: It was great to be open again and see our crew come together for the first time in over 2 months. Our first reopening weekend generated 5% of our normal attendance or a 95% reduction from 2019. We are open, but have a very long road towards recovery....
Saturday, May 30th 2020
May 30, 2020 | News and Updates
Good morning IOWA Family. Today is Saturday, May 30th and we will reopen for limited capacity outdoor tours at 10am this morning. Today is an emotional day for many. Coming aboard again and seeing the crew out in force, wearing their masks and practicing distancing,...
CEO Update for May 26, 2020 – Reopening on May 30, 2020
May 26, 2020 | News and Updates
Flag designed by George Palaziol, US Coast Guard Veteran. Your support and contributions continue to matter! Thank you! Please continue your support by sharing our message and donating at http://pacificbattleship.com/donate. This week, we begin a new chapter in the...
Update – May 18th, 2020
May 18, 2020 | News and Updates
IOWA Family: We continue our efforts to reinvent the way our organization operates to adjust to the Covid-19 pandemic. There is no doubt that tourism oriented businesses such as museums, attractions, hotels, and airlines will continue to have significant challenges...
Battleship IOWA Update for 05/11/20 – Reopening
May 11, 2020 | News and Updates
IOWA Family: We begin this week optimistic on potentially reopening in the coming weeks. Last week, the Governor announced outdoor museums would be in the next part of Phase 2 and L.A. County authorities announced museums would be in their next part of Phase 2. We are...
Battleship IOWA Update of 05/04/20 – Reopening?
May 4, 2020 | News and Updates
IOWA Family: I am truly touched by the nationwide support we have received during this crisis from friends, family, and crew alike. We continue to closely monitor California Reopening plans and as currently stated, it appears that we may not be able to open for...
Week of 04/27/20 Update
Apr 27, 2020 | News and Updates
IOWA Family: I hope this note finds you and your family safe and well. As always, thank you for your support during these challenging times. There is no doubt that the tourism and museum industries are tremendously affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As a...
Week of 04/19/20
Apr 21, 2020 | News and Updates
IOWA Family: We start off this week continuing our preparation for an eventual “social distancing” reopen. As a primarily outdoor museum, we are in a unique position to modify our tour products to reduce capacity, eliminate areas of potential congestion,...



