Battleship IOWA Museum

I was thoroughly impressed with this museum! It was clean, fun, educational, has great views of the harbor, and the staff/volunteers were very pleasant. There are a few different tickets you can purchase. We bought the general tickets. We went on a week day. I guess the engine room is open on the weekends, so we didn't get to see that area. Be prepared to walk a lot of short ladders and be sure to watch your head at various locations. The ceilings are short in some spaces and the ladders are tight in some areas. Watch the videos they have playing as there is a lot of history for this ship, including the transformations it went through over time. We spoke with one of the staff/volunteer guys and he filled us in on quite a bit of history and how the ship operates. It's pretty amazing. They provide at the beginning of the tour a pencil and paper for a little scavenger hunt/game for the kids. They offer a little prize at the end in the gift shop. I highly recommend visiting this ship.

We were in town a few days prior to a cruise and visited this museum on a Friday morning right at opening. We spent two hours here and learned a lot from the passionate docents located throughout the ship. Be aware that the steps going up and down are steep, but you are told this right before you purchase your tickets and enter. Definitely worth a visit!!!

Really loved the ship! It’s an amazing experience to walk the entire route — from bow to stern. The cannons are especially impressive. From the deck, you can watch other ships passing by. Words can’t fully describe the experience — I highly recommend visiting!

We got there at 4 pm. They close the gate at 5. They said it usually takes about 2 hr for the tour but we did it quickly in an hr. It’s interesting. Would recommend

Fantastic place to visit and learn some history. I didn't get to do the tour at that time. I was wearing sandals and that's not recommended for a lot of metal and steep stairs or stairs period. However, I speak to those at the entrance and made lots of conversations talking various topics surrounding the Iowa.

Battleship IOWA Museum is an impressive step back in history. Walking through the massive decks and exploring the rooms gives a real feel of life aboard a naval ship. The exhibits are informative and interactive, making it engaging for both adults and kids. A must-visit for history buffs, military enthusiasts, or anyone curious about naval life. 🛳️

There are many interesting things to see, and you can learn a lot about the history of this vessel. A recommended visit. I don’t know the exact cost, but it is included with the GoCity pass. There is plenty of parking; in our case, we paid $2 USD for a couple of hours.