Battleship USS Iowa General Access Pass

Overview

Tour the only Battleship open to the public on the West Coast. During your visit you will hear stories of veterans service, walk the decks of an iconic ship, and watch the most active port operations in the country - the Port of Los Angeles. Your tour includes our free award-winning mobile app with video, audio, and image content on your own device.

City: Los Angeles

Fri 22 Aug

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Starting at $29.95

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Fri 22 Aug

Starting at $29.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Free App

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Meeting point

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Los Angeles
250 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Battleship USS Iowa Museum

Battleship IOWA has been at the front line of protecting America’s Freedom and Security since 1943. During the Covid-19 pandemic, we are providing visitors an opportunity to experience special limited capacity outdoor fresh-air tours that comply with public health guidelines. Our Self-Guided Outdoor Tour Experience includes free use of our award-winning mobile app for a truly memorable experience aboard IOWA. Walk in the footsteps of sailors and hear there stories from three eras of service including WWII, Korean War, and the Cold War.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (192)

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Holly W

Mar 2025

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very knowledgeable about the ship and a day in the life of crew members. The ship/museum was very well taken care of. The staff seemed to be proud of their job; they didn't treat it like a job. I highly recommend anyone going to visit.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your thoughtful message! I'm glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our docents. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we'll be sure to pass on your appreciation to our docents. They take pride in providing an enriching and enjoyable experience for our visitors, and your feedback serves as a wonderful encouragement.

Les D

Mar 2025

The ship is well presented and maintained. Lots of knowledgable volunteers. Check schedule for guided tours. Have a Vicky Dog.

robbC5590YN

Mar 2025

Excellent museum. I spent my whole day there. Visited spaces 3 levels/floors up/down, along the length of the ship. Guided tour includes what the crew did in each space/room you see, famous people who were on board, how guns were loaded, aimed, and fired, logistics involved, how it compared to other ships of its day, general description of engine/generators, propulsion, and steam systems, aircraft operations, ship defensive weapons, armor, and radar/detection. It was the cutting edge of technology when first commissioned. It is a working museum, restoration is actively occurring in the middle of a busy port, which makes the experience feel genuine, like you are on a ship in the fleet and not in a sterile museum. Restoration activities do not interfere with the tour. Gift shop and food truck on board. Volunteers (guided tours) make you feel welcome, answer questions, telling you more than what you can see just by looking around. This ship was active in 3 different wars/eras and it has a wide variety of stories to hear. Easy to move around the spaces. I am a a citizen of Iowa and a former U.S Marine who served on amphibious ships and loves battleships. Thank you, thank you!