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By Battleship IOWA Museum

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,885 per adult
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Overview

    • 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

Activity location

    • Los Angeles
    • Los Angeles, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Battleship IOWA Museum 250 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA Board the forward gangway to get greeted and start the tour.
    • Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, United States

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Los Angeles: Life of a Sailor Experience in English

  • Opening hours: Wed 10:00-16:00
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 1,885.26 x 2 AdultsP 3,770.52
Total
Price is P 3,770.52

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    General Admission to the Battleship USS Iowa Museum
  • Inclusions
    Ask for our the Vicky the Dog scavenger hunt
  • Exclusions
    Parking
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks (available for purchase on board)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Open-toed shoes

What you can expect

  • Step aboard the legendary Battleship USS Iowa and experience the new National Museum of the Surface Navy’s Life of a Sailor in one of America’s most iconic naval settings. Saved by civilians in 2012, Battleship IOWA continues to be maintained and preserved by a nonprofit organization so visitors can experience and enjoy the ship today.

    Explore what life was like aboard a real Navy battleship through immersive exhibits, powerful stories, and hands-on experiences.

    During your visit, you’ll:

    • Explore 7 decks of a battleship that served in three wars, hosted five U.S. Presidents, and was home to tens of thousands of sailors — and Vicky the dog.
    • Over 75 different exhibits and displays including the new immersive Surface Navy Museum exhibits.
    • Stand on the navigation and signal bridges where missions were directed.
    • Walk past massive 16-inch and 5-inch guns, Tomahawk missile systems, and historic ship spaces.
    • Step onto the Captain’s and Admiral’s verandas, crew living areas, and mess decks.
    • Hear real stories through videos, exhibits, and knowledgeable volunteers.
    • Go deeper with a guided tour for behind-the-scenes access.
    • For families, kids can follow Vicky the Dog on an interactive scavenger hunt that turns the ship into a fun, hands-on adventure.

    This isn’t just a museum. It’s a 2–3 hour immersive experience aboard one of the most powerful battleships ever built, located along the LA Waterfront.

    Perfect for families, visitors, veterans, history lovers, and anyone looking for something meaningful and memorable to do near Long Beach and Los Angeles.

Location

Activity location

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    • Los Angeles
    • Los Angeles, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Battleship IOWA Museum 250 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA Board the forward gangway to get greeted and start the tour.
    • Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, United States