Gravely Celebration Student Luncheon

by Marann Fengler | February 16, 2024

AN EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER In 1962 Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. became the first African American to take command of a U.S. Navy combatant ship. He continued to break barriers throughout his career, becoming the first African American commander, captain, rear...

Museum Update: Sept. 20, 2023

by Marann Fengler | September 20, 2023 | News and Updates, Battleship USS Iowa Museum Updates, NMSN News and Updates

In Today’s Update… Click the links to jump right to each section: Operation Jailbreak Long Beach Gives Upcoming Events MAKE AN IMPACT - DONATE TODAY OPERATION JAILBREAK CEO Jonathan Williams’ request for letters supporting Battleship...

Battleship IOWA Halloween STEMebration

by Marann Fengler | September 20, 2023

Join the Battleship IOWA crew on Saturday, October 28th from 6pm – 10pm for our third annual Halloween STEMebration! Have a safe and fun experience aboard the ship for FREE! Six Candy Stations Game Stations Witch’s Ring Toss Boooo-wling Spider Rockets Eyeball Bounce...

USS IOWA EDUCATION PROGRAMS LEVERAGE HISTORIC BATTLESHIP TO BRING STEM LESSONS TO LIFE

by admin | July 26, 2023 | Battleship USS Iowa Museum Updates, Education Resources, News and Updates, NMSN 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...

Battleship IOWA STEM Adventure Camp – Session 4

by Marann Fengler | June 15, 2023

Session 4 – July 31-August 4, 2023 – 7th and 8th grade Battleship IOWA is once again hosting our STEM Adventure Camp this summer! Thanks to funding provided by the Crail-Johnson Foundation, children from moderate to low-income households in the greater...