Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship USS Iowa

Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship USS Iowa Home of National Museum of the Surface Navy | Los Angeles museum experience on the LA Waterfront Discover the West Coast’s only Battleship – USS Iowa.
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A unique adventure on board takes you on a memorable family journey through World War II, Korean War, and Cold War; following in footsteps of sailors that lived on the most powerful warship built to date. Visitors tour six decks of wood & steel and numerous exhibits on the Battleship that hosted three U.S. Presidents during her service as a symbol of democracy. The USS Iowa is located at the L.A. Waterfront, former home to the US Navy Battleship fleet and an area rich in maritime history.

Calling all families: kids board FREE 🚨Starting September 5, kids ages 11 and under get FREE admission to Battleship IOW...
09/01/2026

Calling all families: kids board FREE 🚨

Starting September 5, kids ages 11 and under get FREE admission to Battleship IOWA. Up to two children free per paid adult, senior, or veteran general admission.

Step into Life of a Sailor and discover what it means to serve at sea. Follow the story, test your skills, and see if you have what it takes to walk in the footsteps of a sailor.

We interrupt your scrolling to bring you some light reading straight from the historical records. These news clippings s...
08/27/2026

We interrupt your scrolling to bring you some light reading straight from the historical records. These news clippings show the announcement of Battleship IOWA’s launch day, August 27, 1942.

Want to learn more? Step into Life of a Sailor Aboard Battleship IOWA, home of the National Museum of the Surface Navy.

75 years ago today, Battleship IOWA was recommissioned for Korean War service.She’d already served through WWII, but whe...
08/25/2026

75 years ago today, Battleship IOWA was recommissioned for Korean War service.

She’d already served through WWII, but when the Korean War broke out the Navy needed her 16-inch guns back in action. She was recommissioned on August 25, 1951, under Captain William R. Smedberg III, and later became flagship of the Seventh Fleet.

Today, she’s docked at the Port of Los Angeles. Come pay her a visit and hear the rest of her story.

Battleship IOWA welcomed several members of the crew of this morning. Staff captain Mario accepted a plaque made of Wo...
08/21/2026

Battleship IOWA welcomed several members of the crew of this morning. Staff captain Mario accepted a plaque made of World War II-era teak from IOWA's deck in recognition of the camaraderie between the two ships' crews over the years and of 's support for Freedom of the Seas.

Fair winds, Quantum, as you head for Asia this fall!

08/20/2026

Grass is nice. 16-inch guns are better.

Did you miss out on our last Family Overnight? Now’s the time to book that exciting stay for your family! Saturday, Sept...
08/20/2026

Did you miss out on our last Family Overnight? Now’s the time to book that exciting stay for your family!

Saturday, September 5 at 4:30 pm, board Battleship IOWA and step into the life of a sailor. Tickets are limited due to comfort and space capacity.

Visit https://www.midway.org/visit/activities/overnight-adventure to book.

Starting August 18, we’ll be closed two days a week, with tours running Thursday through Monday.This does not affect eve...
08/17/2026

Starting August 18, we’ll be closed two days a week, with tours running Thursday through Monday.

This does not affect events or educational and formal programming.

Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to welcome you aboard.

Questions? Drop them below or visit our website.

Battleship IOWA is more than a historic ship. She’s a living classroom, a gathering place for veterans and military fami...
08/17/2026

Battleship IOWA is more than a historic ship. She’s a living classroom, a gathering place for veterans and military families, and a hub of civic life on the LA Waterfront.

None of that happens without you. Your support helps students discover history, veterans find connection, and our engineering team keep IOWA’s decks open for generations to come.

Today we’re saying thank you: for preserving the past, serving the present, and inspiring the future.

Ready to get involved? Visit https://pacificbattleship.com/donate/.

Address

250 S Harbor Boulevard, Berth 87
Los Angeles, CA
90731

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+18774469261

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