Battleship IOWA Museum Guided Tour + General Admission

2 hoursEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +16Los Angeles, United States

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Your experience

Explore Battleship IOWA Museum with a 1.5-hour crew-led tour plus a 2-hour self-guided experience across five decks.

Getting started

Enter the Battleship IOWA Museum using your general admission ticket and proceed on board following on-site directions. Your experience begins with check-in for the guided portion, where you join your crew-led tour group. After this approximately 1.5-hour tour, you continue independently with your self-guided route through the ship.

What to expect

Battleship IOWA Museum

This experience combines guided storytelling and independent exploration on the historic Battleship IOWA, located on the LA Waterfront. Across five decks of spaces and exhibits, you follow the ship's journey from her 1943 launch through WWII, Korea, the Cold War, and decommissioning in 1990.

Features

• The crew-led tour, approximately 1.5 hours, is your introduction to the ship, with a crew member sharing firsthand-style stories that bring IOWA's service in WWII, Korea, and the Cold War to life as you move through key areas.

• A self-guided tour, approximately 2 hours, gives you time to navigate five decks at your own pace, pausing at historic spaces, exhibits, and interactive moments that explain how life and operations functioned on board.

• Access to the Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt is included, giving families a themed trail to follow as they track the ship's beloved canine mascot through different parts of the vessel.

• Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on board, so you can access digital information about exhibits or stay connected while you explore.

• Entry to Battleship IOWA Museum supports the preservation of this historic ship, and your admission contributes directly to maintaining the museum experience for future visitors.

Wrapping up

After you finish both the crew-led tour and your self-guided exploration, you can exit the Battleship IOWA Museum following the marked route back to the LA Waterfront, where you can continue your day in the surrounding area.

Step aboard Battleship IOWA to trace her journey from WWII through the Cold War with immersive exhibits that put big-ship naval history in reach.
Reserve your visit in advance, then check in on the LA Waterfront and head straight aboard to begin your museum experience at your own pace.
Enjoy a 1.5-hour crew-led tour plus a 2-hour self-guided route across five decks, with Wi-Fi and the Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt included.
Hear personal stories from crew members in historic spaces and explore interactive moments that show what life and service were like on this ship.
Know that your ticket helps preserve Battleship IOWA Museum, supporting the care of this historic ship and its exhibits for future visits.

Included

Entry to Battleship IOWA Museum
Crew-led tour, approximately 1.5 hours
Self-guided tour, approximately 2 hours
Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt access
Wi-Fi

Not included

Parking fees
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Meeting point1

Meeting
South Harbor Boulevard 250, Los Angeles
South Harbor Boulevard 250, Los Angeles, LOS_ANGELES, 90731, United States
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Drones: Do not use drones or automated photographic devices anywhere on the premises.
Commercial photos: Do not take commercial photographs without prior written consent from management.
Wheelchair access: The Battleship IOWA Museum is wheelchair accessible and supports visitors with limited mobility.
Accessible routes: Request accessible routes from staff if you need step-free or easier pathways through the ship.
Advance reservation: Make an advance reservation, as daily capacity is limited.
Location climate: Expect cooler temperatures in the morning on the LA Waterfront and warmer conditions in the afternoon.

Non-refundable

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