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About Battleship USS Iowa
Experience history first hand with a tour around the Battleship USS Iowa, who proudly served the USA in WWII, as well as the Korean War and the Cold War.
Today, this historic US Navy ship is an iconic landmark within Los Angeles, and is now considered one of the area's best outdoor museums for families and kids of all ages - and YOU get to visit!
Your General Admission ticket allows you to enjoy a self-guided tour (ususally around 2 hours) of the Battleship, following in the footsteps of sailors and even their mischievous mascor Vicky the Dog, and actually experience first hand why the ship is know as the Battleship of Presidents, as well as The Big Stick and The Grey Ghost.
If you want a more indepth experience, you can "add-on" experiences to your admission, such as a behind-the-scenes guided tour allowing you to explore areas off-limits to the public AND hear first hand accounts of service, commitment, and bravery!
You can also enjoy The Presidents Tour, or perhaps The GUn Tour if you like!
You and your family will make lasting memories during your visit to the Battleship USS Iowa and because this attraction is non-profit, every visit helps them stay open for other families to enjoy.
All aboard, the General is ready for you!
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Suggest editAdults General Access Pass: $23.95
Children General Access Pass: $15.95 (Ages 3 to 11)
Free Under 2 years
Last Update 2023
Discount Seniors $20.95, Military & Veterans $19.95
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Battleship USS Iowa FAQ’s
Any top tips when visiting?
On top of your General Admission ticket, you can purchase "add ons" including guided tours, gun tours, or the Presidents tour, as examples!
Does Battleship USS Iowa have a gift shop?
They have a gift shop and because they are non-profit, your support in the gift shop helps keep them running, so make sure you stop there and pick up some great souvenirs or educational items!
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From STEAM at Sea programs, to field trip programs and Discovery programs, the Battleship USS Iowa is offering kist first hand history lessons, so give them a call to arrange your field trip!
Is Battleship USS Iowa fully accessible?
Battleship IOWA Museum has installed one chairlift on Main Deck; the deck used to board and exit the ship, bringing guests to the 01 level to the Captain’s Cabin where former President FDR stayed. As part of the opening of the Battleship IOWA’s newest exhibit, LOST AT SEA, two more lifts for our physically impaired guests are newly installed facilitate access to the 2nd deck museum spaces and the 3rd deck new exhibit area.
The Battleship IOWA was built for active duty naval service and as such corridor space and access from deck to deck as well as the width of doors were minimized to essential crew needs only. For this reason, you will not find original elevators on battleships, just ladders (a nautical term for stairs).
You will also notice that the corridors are much narrower than what you would see in an average building space.
Today the Knee Knockers and the narrow doorways are an impediment to guests in wheelchairs or those using walkers.
Any additonal information?
They often host family fun such as fun programming, overnighting, and online programs so keep an eye out!
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