Battleship IOWA Museum Guided Tour + General Admission

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.