2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
10 people
English
Our General Access Pass Includes a top-level overview of the ship and its history, free access to the mobile application, Vicky the Dog Scavenger Hunt, and a variety of museum exhibits including Lost at Sea with Dr. Bob Ballard. Plus private transfers to and from the USS Iowa. Battleship USS Iowa served our country proudly in WWII, Korea, and the Cold War. Today, the historic U.S. Navy ship is an iconic Los Angeles landmark and considered one of the region’s best museum for families and visitors of all ages. During your visit and tour, you will follow in the footsteps of sailors and our mischievous mascot Vicky the Dog and experience first hand why she is know as the ‘Battleship of Presidents’, ‘The Grey Ghost’, and ‘The Big Stick’. The self-guided tour includes free use or our award-winning mobile app and the Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt. Create memories and see why Battleship USS Iowa visitors continue to rate us as one of the best museum in Los Angeles.
Battleship USS Iowa served our country proudly in WWII, Korea, and the Cold War. Today, the historic U.S. Navy ship is an iconic Los Angeles landmark and considered one of the region’s best museum for families and visitors of all ages. Create memories and see why Battleship USS Iowa visitors continue to rate us as one of the best museum in Los Angeles.
Battleship USS Iowa began its service during WWII after being built at New York Navy Ship Yard. Namesake of the last class of Battleships, she went on to serve during three different eras.
Launched on August 27, 1940, the USS IOWA battleship would head for Newfoundland and the North Atlantic just three years later for her first war patrol during World War II.
On August 25, 1951, the USS IOWA was recommissioned for service due to the escalating tension occurring between the United States and Korea. For seven years, the Battleship IOWA had an active role in the Korean Conflict.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included