Remembering and Honoring 9/11

by Marann Fengler | September 5, 2024

Like the JFK assassination or the moon landing, some events are indelibly etched into the American consciousness. People can tell you exactly where they were when they learned what had happened. September 11, 2001 was such an event. Join us as we remember and honor...

Museum Update: 21 August 2024

by Marann Fengler | August 21, 2024 | News and Updates, Battleship USS Iowa Museum Updates, NMSN News and Updates, NMSN News and Updates

MAKE AN IMPACT - DONATE TODAY Announcing More Award Recipients The 2024 Freedom of the Seas Awards weekend is about two months away and we’re excited to reveal two more of this year’s awards recipients. The Humanitarian Service Award recognizes...

CEO Update: August 14, 2024

by Marann Fengler | August 14, 2024 | News and Updates, Battleship USS Iowa Museum Updates, NMSN News and Updates, NMSN News and Updates

Hello Team, I want to provide an update on our activities and initiatives. Development Director Kyle Aube and CEO Jonathan Williams at the Iowa State Fair with Cy the Cardinal, Iowa State University’s mascot Iowa State Fair Booth: Our booth at the Iowa...

An Exciting New Way To Leave A Legacy

by Marann Fengler | August 12, 2024 | News and Updates, Battleship USS Iowa Museum Updates, NMSN News and Updates, NMSN News and Updates

Introducing our Freedom of the Seas Park & Pavilion PAVERS We’re rapidly moving forward with our plans for the Freedom of the Seas Park & Pavilion and now you can leave your mark on the project. These pavers will be installed on along the park and...

National Museum of the Surface Navy Names Octavia Harris As 2024 Gravely Leadership Award Recipient

by Marann Fengler | August 2, 2024 | News and Updates, Battleship USS Iowa Museum Updates, NMSN News and Updates, NMSN News and Updates

SAN PEDRO, Calif. – August 2, 2024 – The National Museum of the Surface Navy (NMSN) has selected retired Navy Command Master Chief (CMDCM) Octavia D. Harris as the recipient of the 2024 Vice Admiral (VADM) Samuel L. Gravely, Jr., Leadership Award. The award is given...