CEO Update for July 12, 2020

July 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

July 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...

2nd Week of Reopening

June 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...

Battleship IOWA and ROBERT C. SEAMANS: A Comparative Journey

June 20, 2020 | Education

Battleship IOWA Museum’s education team has released another cool virtual lesson for students, parents, and teachers. What does a sailing ship have to do with a battleship? Here’s one answer to that question. Meet the Robert C. Seamans. She is a...

Week of 06/15/20

June 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

June 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

June 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...

Battleship IOWA Fuel Consumption Lesson

June 5, 2020 | Education, Education Resources

Battleship IOWA Museum’s education team has released another cool virtual lesson for students, parents, and teachers. Are you curious How much fuel a battleship uses in comparison with a car or truck? How many miles can it sail when it’s “topped...

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,...

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