LA Fleet Week 2023

by Marann Fengler | May 11, 2023

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S LARGEST MEMORIAL DAY EVENT LA Fleet Week® is an annual, multi-day celebration of our nation’s Sea Services held on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles over the extended Memorial Day Weekend. Events include: Active duty ship tours...

CEO Update – May 3, 2023

by Marann Fengler | May 3, 2023 | Battleship USS Iowa Museum Updates, News and Updates, NMSN News and Updates

May 3, 2023 Welcome to May! We are closing in on another awesome LA Fleet Week. It will run from May 23rd through May 29th, 2023, thanks in large part to the dedication of our crew and partners. LA Fleet Week is the largest event that our organization participates...

Unforgotten: The Art of JD Smith

by Marann Fengler | March 2, 2023

San Pedro, California: Gallery Alfa Romeo Tango at the National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA is pleased to present the artwork of Los Angeles-based artist and Navy veteran J.D. Smith. J.D. Smith is not your average artist. He did not attend art...

Big Game Watch Party

by Marann Fengler | January 27, 2023

Watch the big game with us aboard Battleship IOWA. The Community Big Screen is the best place on the waterfront to watch this year’s contenders battle for the Lombardi Trophy. There’s no cost to come aboard and Vicky’s will be cooking up a variety of...

Fantail-gating: Game Day On IOWA – MLB Playoffs

by Marann Fengler | October 5, 2022

Join us on the LA Waterfront and watch your Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB playoffs on the Battleship IOWA Community Big Screen. Vicky’s Doghouse will be open for food and beverages until 5pm (or 7pm, dependent on day). There is no cost to board the ship for...