Battleship New Jersey

03/05/2025

Looking for a hands-on, educational tour that’s fun for the whole family? Join us at 6pm on March 14 for our Turret II tour! You’ll get to explore five stories of one of the 16-inch guns—from the armored gun house to the magazines to the plotting room. Tickets are available here: https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=375e18d2-de0b-4a94-8894-a371d77b66a1

03/04/2025

This Friday, March 7, join us for an Engine Room tour! This guided, walking tour allows guests to descend seven stories of Battleship New Jersey to check out the huge boilers, the turbines, and one of the ship’s many steering positions! Tickets are available here: https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=fb6c4077-5ae5-4e71-98e5-eeefd27d638c

On Friday, March 7, bring your whole family aboard for a guided Engine Room tour! At 6pm, this 90 minute walking tour begins as you descend into the armored citadel of the ship. You’ll get to see the huge boilers, the turbines, and one of the ship’s many steering positions! Secure your tickets right here: https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=fb6c4077-5ae5-4e71-98e5-eeefd27d638c

03/03/2025

We found some great shots of Admiral Reason and Admiral Tucker in a cruise book from their time aboard Battleship New Jersey when it served as the flagship of Battle Group Romeo.

If you’re interested in hearing candid sea stories and other reflections from both Admiral Tucker and Admiral Reason, catch up on their respective episodes of WETSU: A BattleshipNJ podcast here: https://www.battleshipnewjersey.org/wetsu-podcast/

03/03/2025

We were proud to once again kick off American Red Cross Month with American Red Cross New Jersey Region! We raised the Red Cross flag here on Battleship New Jersey, and you can see it flown all month long. We welcomed volunteers and heard from speakers including Victor Carstarphen, Mayor of City of Camden and Captain Kent Smith, Commander of Naval Weapons Station Earle.

03/01/2025

As a thank you to Subaru of America, Inc. for their 2025 sponsorship, Battleship New Jersey will welcome Subaru employees and up to 3 guests for a complimentary Firepower Tour! Show us your Subaru ID and bring along family and friends to enjoy self-guided access for the month of March. If your organization is interested in unique benefits like this, please reach out to [email protected] for more information about sponsorship opportunities.

02/27/2025

On Friday, March 7, bring your whole family aboard for a guided Engine Room tour! At 6pm, this 90 minute walking tour begins as you descend into the armored citadel of the ship. You’ll get to see the huge boilers, the turbines, and one of the ship’s many steering positions! Secure your tickets right here: https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=fb6c4077-5ae5-4e71-98e5-eeefd27d638c

02/26/2025

Thank you to the incredible CHOP Military Employee Resource Group team for volunteering over the weekend! Your dedication and hard work—especially in making the ship’s brass down Broadway shine—help keep this historic vessel in ship shape for future generations. After their volunteer efforts, the CHOP ERG team had the opportunity to explore the ship in depth!

Want to make a difference while stepping into history? If your company or organization is looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity, come aboard and help us preserve this legendary ship! Contact us at [email protected] to learn more!

02/26/2025

Episode 4 of WETSU: A Battleship New Jersey Podcast is out now! Host and CEO Marshall Spevak sits down with Admiral Reason for a candid discussion tracing his journey from the U.S. Naval Academy to his time serving as the Naval Aide to the President of the United States to his command of Battle Group Romeo, where USS New Jersey served as his flagship.

Hear Admiral Reason's reflections on leadership and challenges that cemented his legacy as one of the Navy’s most distinguished officers in Episode 4. Available now to listen on podcast platforms or to watch on our YouTube channel tonight at 7pm ET. Join the WETSU community here: https://www.battleshipnewjersey.org/wetsu-podcast/

02/25/2025

Did you watch our recent YouTube video? Curator Ryan Szimanski takes a look at photos offering an inside look at life onboard for our 1980's marine detachment? We are currently working to restore and open up one of these Marine berthing spaces, and you can support the museum by purchasing the MARDET bundle here: https://battleshipnewjersey.myshopify.com/products/bb62-x-usmc-bundle?_pos=3&_sid=728176573&_ss=r

In this episode we're talking about a particular picture taken on the Battleship. For the MARDET hats:https://battleshipnewjersey.myshopify.com/collections/h...

02/25/2025

We welcome you in honoring three exemplary individuals at our 4th Annual Halsey Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 6! We’ll be honoring Brian Buckley McAllister, President of McAllister Towing, with the Business Leadership Award; Brig. Gen. Yvonne L. Mays, Adjutant General of New Jersey, with the Military Service Award; and Daniel Rhoton, CEO of Hopeworks Camden, with the Community Service Award.

2025 marks our first year at the beautiful Event Center at Live Casino & Hotel Philadelphia where guests will enjoy dinner, open bar, and a live auction. All proceeds benefit Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial, and you can purchase tickets here: https://www.battleshipnewjersey.org/halseyawards/

Special thank you to our sponsors: McAllister Towing, The Michaels Organization, American Water, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, Camden County Commissioners, Cleaned Rite, EAS Carpenters Union, County Clerk and Former Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt, TD Bank, G.C. Zarnas & Co., Inc., Patricia Egan Jones, HT Lyons, Omega, Subaru, Bowman & Co., Cooper University Health Care, Environmental Resolutions, Inc., PSE&G, and South Jersey Port Corporation

02/24/2025

This Friday is your chance to see parts of the ship not included in our tour routes on a Twilight Tour! Come aboard at 6pm, and a member of our Curatorial team will take you through the ship to see colorful sailor art and hear interesting stories about Battleship New Jersey. Tickets are available here: https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=9f863303-d67a-4070-bb3d-c6d4bcaa21c3

We are two Fridays away from our February 28 Twilight Tour! This monthly tour allows guests to see parts of the ship not included on our usual tour routes—a member of our Curatorial team will take guests to see colorful sailor art and hear interesting stories about Battleship New Jersey. Enjoy beer/wine after the tour! Tickets are available here: https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=9f863303-d67a-4070-bb3d-c6d4bcaa21c3

02/21/2025

Our Brass Team volunteers spent nine months working to refurbish the ship’s binnacle. After sourcing materials from other ships and working with a manufacturer, Baker, Lyman & Co., Inc., it was Jerry Gauthier who finally was able to send us a gallon of new compass oil and replacement seals—all free of charge. The restored binnacle went back on display on January 31, 2009 and is still in our Visitor’s Center today!

The first photo is from April 19, 2008—thank you to our dedicated Brass Team volunteer, Rich Thrash for sharing it. If you’re interested in being a part of the Battleship’s volunteers, visit https://www.battleshipnewjersey.org/support/volunteer-intern/.

02/20/2025

The results are in! Battleship New Jersey was voted #2 Museum Ship in USA TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards. We are so proud to be among the top 10 museum ships and extend our gratitude to everyone who not only voted, but everyone who continues to support Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial. Let’s keep the history and the stories alive! https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-museum-ship-2025/

02/20/2025

Thank you SJ Mag Media for featuring WETSU in your collection of South Jersey podcasts! The first three episodes are now available—a must-listen for naval history enthusiasts and Battleship New Jersey fans alike! If you haven't yet joined the WETSU community, be sure to tune in every other Wednesday for exciting conversations and incredible guests.

Grab your headphones! It’s podcast time. But, of course, we’re hitting play on the shows that spotlight our favorite state.

02/19/2025

This Saturday at 10am, we are welcoming students and their parents for a unique, in-depth tour of the ship’s armored citadel and for a lesson on the engineering behind the battleship. Get your tickets to our Small Sailors Tour right here: https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=6bcf5944-2056-4ee5-9483-442ac7fcd054

Our well-known Student Day is now our Small Sailors Tour ⚓️ On Saturday, February 22, student-aged kids and their parents can come aboard at 10am for an in-depth tour of the ship’s armored citadel and for a lesson on the math and science behind the battleship. Get your tickets now: https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=6bcf5944-2056-4ee5-9483-442ac7fcd054

02/19/2025

Today, the historic SS United States departed Philadelphia where she has been moored for nearly 30 years. This voyage will relocate the ship to become the world’s largest artificial reef off the Florida coast. Tune into our YouTube channel to watch some footage of her journey! https://www.youtube.com/

02/18/2025

This Friday, don't miss your opportunity to tour through five stories of one of Battleship New Jersey’s massive 16” gun turrets. This hands-on, memorable experience is fun for the whole family! Tickets are still available here: https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=1a617e57-ae15-4de5-9857-a96e2128f351

Bring your family aboard for this in-depth tour through five stories of one of Battleship New Jersey’s massive 16” gun turrets! Our February 21 Turret II tour allows guests to see the armored gun house, to explore the magazines, and even to pull the triggers in the plotting room. Tickets for this memorable experience are available here: https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=1a617e57-ae15-4de5-9857-a96e2128f351

02/18/2025

Welcome Subaru employees! Battleship New Jersey would like to thank Subaru of America, Inc. for their 2025 sponsorship by welcoming Subaru employees and up to 3 guests (4 total) aboard for a complimentary Firepower Tour! Simply show us your Subaru ID and bring along family and friends to enjoy self-guided access of our nation’s most decorated battleship for the month of March.