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Battleship IOWA Museum
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Step aboard the legendary Battleship IOWA in Los Angeles for an immersive journey through naval history, heroism, and high-seas adventure!
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Overview
Explore an important piece of American History aboard the iconic Battleship IOWA. Known as the Battleship of Presidents, this impressive structure is the only battleship museum on the West Coast.
Located on the Los Angeles Waterfront in San Pedro, Battleship IOWA served during World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War. Today, the ship is home to the National Museum of the Surface Navy, offering visitors an immersive journey through naval history and innovation.
Discover what it takes to be a sailor through the interactive Life of a Sailor experience. Receive your sailor assignment, follow orders, develop essential Navy skills, and uncover the stories of those who served aboard the ship.
Facts
Battleship IOWA is made of 45,000 tons of steel.
The battleship has an esteemed record having served during World War II, the Korean War, and through the Cold War.
As well as being a hero in the water, this ship has also been the star of the screen having been featured in film and television series including NCIS: Los Angeles, American Warships, Bermuda Tentacles, and Dark Rising.
What's included
General admission to Battleship IOWA
Access to designated historic decks and exhibits
Self-guided 'Life of a Sailor' experience
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250 S. Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, USStandard opening hours
Please check Battleship IOWA's website for the most up-to-date schedule and special holiday hours.
Closings & holidays
Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Find out more
For more information, visit the Battleship IOWA Museum website.
Viaje en familia
Sonia A. ·Una visita muy chula y muy recomendable para hacer en familia. Visitamos el USS Iowa en San Pedro con nuestro pase Go City y nos encantó la experiencia. Nosotros fuimos primero al USS Iowa desde nuestro hotel, el Millennium Biltmore de Los Ángeles. Fuimos en autobús y nos dejó directamente en la zona, así que nos resultó muy cómodo y sencillo llegar. Después aprovechamos para continuar el día y acercarnos a la zona del Aquarium of the Pacific en Long Beach. Para ir desde el USS Iowa hasta allí hay que coger otro autobús y el trayecto es bastante corto. Así pudimos combinar varias actividades en el mismo día sin necesidad de coche. Una vez en la zona del acuario, además de visitar el Aquarium of the Pacific, aprovechamos para hacer también el crucero de 45 minutos por Long Beach con Harbor Breeze, incluido en nuestro pase Go City. Todo está muy cerca, así que fue muy cómodo poder hacer las tres actividades aprovechando el mismo desplazamiento. Para volver a Los Ángeles, desde la zona del acuario cogimos el tren/metro de vuelta. El transporte público nos resultó súper fácil y, además, muy barato: aproximadamente 1,75 $ por trayecto. Eso sí, si vais en transporte público, recomendamos mirar bien Google Maps y estar atentos a las paradas y horarios, porque algunas líneas no pasan con mucha frecuencia, especialmente en domingo. El USS Iowa es una visita muy interesante y diferente. Se pueden recorrer distintas zonas del enorme barco y resulta muy entretenido para toda la familia, especialmente para los niños. Nosotros lo combinamos con el Aquarium of the Pacific y el crucero de Long Beach, y nos pareció una forma genial de aprovechar el día utilizando transporte público y el pase Go City. ⚓️🇺🇸🦈🚢 ¡Nos gustó muchísimo!
Battleship Iowa
Brad Triffitt ·Really impressive Battleship, interesting exhibits and clear guidance by following the yellow arrows on board. Spent 1.5 hours on this ship and the crew were extremely knowledgeable and chatty
summer vacation 2026
the Echols Family ·brought our 4 grandsons and they all loved it. very educational and honored to see how our service men / women work and live on the battleships. thank you for your service.
Such an amazing experience!
Jenni ·Wow, having never been on a naval ship, I wasn't sure what to expect. There was so much history on this self-guided tour. It was perfect to be able to take our time in certain areas of the ship. It was sobering to see in person what I've heard others talking about in their experience in the Navy. We have so much respect for those who served. Thank you Go City for including this experience. We'd definitely recommend it to everyone!
Cool place to visit
Francis R. ·Wear comfortable shoes! Small, tight space and lots of stairs did not prevent us to have a great time. We learned a lot. Thank you for those who served our country.
Great history
RMF! ·Great history. Staff was very informative. Would return
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