News & Updates
News, Updates, and Podcast Episodes
Retired Navy Admiral Philip Davidson Named Recipient of 2023 Freedom of the Seas Award by National Museum of the Surface Navy
Oct 13, 2023 | News and Updates
National Museum of the Surface Navy names retired admiral Phillip Davidson its 2023 Freedom of the Seas Award recipient
Museum Update: Sept. 5, 2023
Oct 5, 2023 | News and Updates
The latest happenings aboard Battleship IOWA and in our community
National Museum of the Surface Navy Names Fiona Ma Recipient of 2023 Freedom of the Seas Humanitarian Service Award
Oct 2, 2023 | News and Updates
National Museum of the Surface Navy Names Fiona Ma Recipient of 2023 Freedom of the Seas Humanitarian Service Award
CEO Update – Sept. 27, 2023
Sep 27, 2023 | News and Updates
This week’s message from CEO Jonathan Williams
Museum Update: Sept. 20, 2023
Sep 20, 2023 | News and Updates
Ramping up Operation Jailbreak, Long Beach Gives, and a bunch of fun events aboard
National Museum of the Surface Navy Selects Lockheed Martin’s Stephanie C. Hill to Receive the 2023 Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Leadership Award
Sep 12, 2023 | News and Updates
Lockheed Martin’s Stephanie C. Hill to receive Gravely Leadership Award
Battleship IOWA Needs Your Help to Prioritize its Relocation to West Harbor.
Sep 10, 2023 | News and Updates
September 13, 2023 The Port of Los Angeles has released a draft of its LA Waterfront Connectivity Plan. While the plan mentions Battleship IOWA favorably many times, it doesn't confirm or convey a sense of urgency for when its relocation should happen. I believe that...
Museum Update: 8 September 2023
Sep 8, 2023 | News and Updates
Tracking our impacts, a new overnight opportunity, and upcoming events
CEO Update August 31, 2023
Aug 31, 2023 | News and Updates
CEO Jonathan Williams on Freedom of the Seas and our impact
Museum Update: August 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023 | News and Updates
Weathering Tropical Storm Hilary, upcoming community events, and more
CEO Update: August 16, 2023
Aug 16, 2023 | News and Updates
CEO Jonathan Williams on our participation in disaster preparedness efforts
Museum Update: August 10, 2023
Aug 10, 2023 | News and Updates
Recognizing volunteers, back to school, fun stuff on IOWA
National Museum of the Surface Navy Names Dr. Gladys West Recipient of Inaugural Freedom of the Seas Exploration and Innovation Award
Aug 8, 2023 | News and Updates
Dr. Gladys West to receive inaugural Exploration and Innovation Award from National Museum of the Surface Navy
Museum Update July 26, 2023
Jul 26, 2023 | News and Updates
Freedom of the Seas awards, Speaker Series, a travel opportunity, and more
USS IOWA Education Programs Leverage Historic Battleship to Bring STEM Lessons to Life
Jul 26, 2023 | Education, News and Updates
SAN PEDRO, Calif., July 26, 2023 – Battleship USS IOWA Museum, a top five museum and attraction in the Los Angeles area and future home of the National Museum of the Surface Navy, today announced the availability of unique, interative education programs that combine...




