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Battleship USS Iowa General Access Pass
Badge of ExcellenceLos Angeles, USA
- 1 to 2 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy the special opportunity to explore the only publicly accessible battleship on the West Coast—and learn all about its wealth of history—when you book advance tickets to the USS Iowa. Active since 1943, the ship has seen conflicts from World War II to the Korean War. With the accompanying mobile app, you’ll hear stories from soldiers and veterans about wartime life, and will have multimedia accompaniments to your excursion.
- Book your tickets before you travel for a stress-free visit
- This excursion is perfect for visiting history buffs
- The accompanying mobile app offers an interactive, multimedia experience
- Learn about the ship’s history, and hear stories from its former crew
What's Included
- Free App
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point
- Battleship USS Iowa Museum, 250 S Harbor Blvd San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA 90731-2830
What To Expect
Battleship USS Iowa Museum
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
Operated by Pacific Battleship Center
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
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140 reviews
Wendy_R, Apr 2024
The battleship looks amazing & highly recommended to visit. Brilliant to see the rooms and museum full of history!
Philippe_T, Feb 2024
This is a magnificently restored warship with a rich history. The ship and its weapons systems is fascinating, and the museums inside are equally interesting. While there are steep and narrow stairways to go up and down, it's not difficult. We had a lot of fun taking the self-guided tour through the ship. The main guns are massive and impressive. I hope that one day they'll open up the engine rooms as well. There's even a hot dog stand on the deck at the end of the tour. I highly recommend.
Christine_H, Jul 2023
Ship is under restoration. Still has lots to see. It's living history and the men who served are now guides to answer questions.
Donna_C, Jul 2023
Quite the experience. Good walk. Great weather. Even got an in-depth story about how the ship was built from a very informative volunteer.
Rach_E, Jun 2023
Very cool experience! We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and the history that accompanied it. Thanks to the tour operators for allowing us the opportunity to attend as we ran late as our third party app gave us the incorrect address and the GPS coordinates were not right. They were very understanding and we were grateful for that. If we can give any advice, contact the tour guide for the correct address so you don’t experience what we went through. -Thanks, Grateful Canadians!
Janice_H, Jun 2023
Seeing the very close living quarters and also the brig!
The missile launchers were fascinating as well, and how much powder it takes to fire one!
Kimberly_P, May 2023
My husband served on the Iowa in the early 1980's. This was his first time back since she was decommissioned & what an emotional trip it was! We were greeted by a group of retired sailors, some of which, like my husband, had served upon this amazing battleship. They swapped sea stories for a bit on the Quarterdeck & then we were on our way down Memory Lane.
There were many emotional moments for my husband, but none more powerful than walking into the Officer's Wardroom & my husband seeing the "fancy work" he did nearly 40 years ago on the poles. He was a young BM2 back in those days, with an eye for detail & a heart for legacy, little did he know how pivotal those days aboard the USS Iowa would become for the soon to be Warrant Officer.
During my husband's nearly 39 years of service to his country, he always told young people he met "every Sailor needs to go to sea, but if you're fortunate enough to serve upon a war fighting machine, it will change your life for the better".
Though the military has shifted to more technically advanced ships, the mission remains the same; To Protect & To Serve. Walking throughout the USS Iowa was a reminder of the remarkable generation that served upon her. A breed of sailors that, quote frankly, no longer exists in today's military.
This is a tour every patriotic American should visit. You'll stroll the decks of history, climb up & down the ladders of might and walk away with a greater appreciation for the sacrifices of those who answer the call to serve.
100% worth the $25 ticket investment!
angel_s, Dec 2022
the history of the ship, the canons, thevolunteers willing to answer questions and just the way they explained it.
Jose_L, Nov 2022
My kid loved the battleship and we stayed till closing time. We had hot dogs there too. It’s a great place to visit , look at the sea and the big boats in the port. Full of history.
Gary_B, Oct 2022
Marveling at how this ship was built 80 years ago - incredible considering the leaps in technology since that time
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