Los Angeles: Battleship Iowa Museum Ticket

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ID: GYG394379-716725
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Country: United States

Duration: 1 days


Description

Follow in the footsteps of sailors and explore the decks of Battleship USS Iowa, which served the United States proudly in WWII, Korea, and the Cold War.
Learn about the Battleship of Presidents and see how sailors lived during your visit to the Battleship IOWA Museum. As you walk onboard you'll be greeted on the quarter deck and be given a safety briefing. Appreciate Iowa’s graceful, narrow lifted bow as you look forward up the sloped deck. Stand in front of turret one to get an up-close and personal look at the barrel of a 16-inch 50 caliber Mark 7.

Continue a level above the main deck and see inside the captain’s cabin. Learn about president Franklin D. Roosevelt's custom-built bathtub, the first aboard a USN vessel. It was built for his stay on board because of his inability to take showers due to polio. Next, you'll see The 03 level flag bridge. Hear about the history of the ship and how only IOWA’s 03 level conning tower was armored among the four ships of her class. As you move toward the stern on the 05 level you'll get a closer look at the replicas of the 20mm Phalanx CIWS guns. Continue along the tour route, which will lead you down to a narrow deck behind one of the 5-inch gun mounts. Take a moment to walk around the large fantail when you reach the main deck.

The self-guided tour includes free use of the award-winning mobile app and the Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt. This application contains a great deal of information that will enhance your experience.

Highlights

  • Learn why the Battleship IOWA is known as the "Battleship of Presidents"
  • Explore the decks and see how the sailors lived
  • See seals, ducks, and possibly dolphins in the water
  • Enhance your experience with the Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt app

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Battleship IOWA Museum is open rain or shine
• The museum is closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day
• Due to Covid-19, only the outdoor areas are accessible
Battleship IOWA Museum 250 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.