Battleship USS Iowa is rated as one of Los Angeles' best museums and tours located on the L.A. Waterfront near Long Beach, CA.

Battleship USS IOWA served our country proudly in WWII, Korea, and the Cold War. Today, this historic U.S. Navy ship is an iconic Los Angeles landmark and considered one of the region’s best outdoor museums for families and visitors of all ages.

The American technological advances in naval ship design truly made the Iowa Class battleships the most powerful ships in the world for its time. USS IOWA earned nine battle stars for World War II service and two for Korean War service.

The battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) was the first ship in the US Navy's newest class of large and agile battleships that were built for World War II...

Launched on August 27, 1940, the USS IOWA battleship would head for Newfoundland and the North Atlantic just three years later for her first war patrol during World War II.

Fun facts and interesting information about the USS IOWA listed for both children and adults who want to learn more about the West Coast’s only battleship.

Battleship USS IOWA served our country proudly in WWII, Korea, and the Cold War. Today, the historic U.S. Navy ship is an iconic Los Angeles landmark, a top 5 attraction and museum, and considered one of the region’s best museums for families and visitors of all ages.

The Battleship IOWA Museum is located at the Los Angeles World Cruise Port Terminal on the LA Waterfront in close proximity to the San Pedro Fish Market. There is parking available directly adjacent to the museum and it is located within 30 miles of most major attractions and hotels in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas.

Explore the Battleship IOWA in full 360-degree imagery coupled with videos, signage, and even Vicky the Dog in real (animated) life. Those that visit the Online Tour & Museum rave about how real in feels and how in-depth the tour is!

Battleship IOWA possesses and displays incredible history, fosters creativity and curiosity, and empowers her crew to be leaders. The ship represents 250 years of a continuing legacy, and Pacific Battleship Center aims to support shipboard artifacts, programs, and experiences to create an atmosphere unlike any other.