Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket
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USD 23.95
Your Standard Admission ticket gets you onto the ship, through the decks, into the officer quarters, across the massive gun turrets, and up to the navigation bridge — with the Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt app adding a family-friendly layer to the whole experience. Book your Battleship Iowa tickets on Thrillark.
Key Highlights
- The only battleship museum on the West Coast — 887 feet of WWII naval history
- Known as the 'Battleship of Presidents' — hosted FDR's secret 1943 wartime voyage
- 16-inch gun turrets — the largest naval guns ever fitted on an American battleship
- President Roosevelt's private cabin and specially designed custom bathtub on board
- Navigation bridge, Combat Engagement Center, armored conning tower
- Crew living quarters, mess halls, medical bay — life at sea made tangible
- Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt app — free family-friendly mission with your admission•
- Featured in NCIS: Los Angeles, American Warships, and other film/TV productions
About Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket
What makes the Iowa exceptional even among battleship museums is its presidential connections. In 1943, FDR made a secret wartime voyage aboard the Iowa to meet Churchill and Stalin in Tehran. His specially fitted private cabin — including a custom porcelain bathtub designed to accommodate his disability — is still on board and open for viewing. During Ronald Reagan's military build-up in the 1980s, the Iowa was recommissioned and refitted with Tomahawk cruise missiles, adding another chapter to its storied service record.
The self-guided experience takes you across multiple decks, from the cavernous interior passageways and crew quarters to the open-air main deck with its iconic 16-inch gun turrets. The Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt app — inspired by the real mascot dog who served aboard during FDR's wartime voyage — turns the visit into a family-friendly adventure. Download it before you arrive and follow Vicky through the ship. Book your tickets on Thrillark and explore one of LA's most underrated attractions.
Inclusions
- Admission to the Battleship Iowa Museum
- Audio Guide - Mandarin, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish
Exclusions
- Guided speciality tours (Presidents Tour, Engineering Tour, Gun Tour) — available as upgrades
- Food and beverages
- Hotel transfers and transportation
- Parking — paid parking available near the ship
Insiders' Tips
Download the Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt app before you arrive — it's free and significantly enriches the experience for families with children. Head to the main deck and the gun turrets first while energy is high. FDR's private cabin is a highlight most visitors mention specifically — don't miss it. Allow at least 2–3 hours for a thorough visit. The fantail at the stern of the ship offers some of the best views of the LA Harbor.
Additional Information
- Open daily: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last boarding 4:00 PM)
- Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Child Policy
- Children under the age of 3 enjoy free entry
Dress Code
- Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
- Heels and flip-flops are not recommended due to the ship's deck surfaces and narrow passageways.
- Strollers cannot be taken aboard — baby carriers are recommended for infants.
Restrictions
- Pets are not allowed (service animals are welcome)
- No locker facility
- Outside food and drinks are not permitted
- Tripods are not allowed
Accessibility
- Limited wheelchair accessibility
Cancellation Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
Ratings & Reviews
It's a moving tribute to the sailors who served aboard. Many original fittings remain throughout the ship....
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The massive 16-inch guns were awe-inspiring. Tours begin at the gangway on the main deck....
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Exploring the interior, from berthing to bridge, was great. The ship was built at the New York Naval Shipyard....
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The harbour location in San Pedro was easy to reach. She has a bathtub installed for FDR,...
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It's a short drive from Long Beach. Her armour belt was more than a foot thick. The vessel is berthed alongside the San Pedro waterfront....
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The guided tour into the deeper decks was well worth it. General admission includes a self-guided experience....
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Walking the decks of such a storied warship was special. She was commissioned in 1943....
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The guides, several of them navy veterans, made the visit. The ladders between decks were steep and narrow....
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A memorable stop on a Los Angeles trip. There are a lot of stairs and steep ladders....
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The visit was a stirring reminder of those who served. The ship's guns are among the largest ever mounted at sea....
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A memorable stop on a Los Angeles trip. It's a fair walk from the parking to the gangway....
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The sheer scale of the main guns was staggering. The ship is over 880 feet long. The ship flew the flag as a symbol of US naval power....
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Go on a cooler day, the deck gets hot. She is nicknamed 'The Big Stick.'. A moving and memorable...
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The visit was a stirring reminder of those who served. A great outing for the money. She served in World War II,...
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Learning about the Iowa's service was a real highlight. The self-guided map was easy to lose track of....
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The self-guided tour let us explore at our own pace. A wonderful historic ship.
Allow a good two to three hours aboard. We'd hoped more of the ship would be open. She served in World War II,...
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The knowledgeable docents were happy to share their stories. The gift shop prices were on the high side....
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Exploring the interior, from berthing to bridge, was great. She was reactivated in the 1980s under President Reagan....
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The ship's wartime history came alive aboard her. Many original fittings remain throughout the ship....
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