Battleship IOWA home of the National Museum of the Surface Navy

Fun place to visit. We planned to stay about 2 hours and stayed for four. The kids really enjoyed it! They really enjoyed climbing into the cockpits and exploring the ship. We ended up getting a membership so we could go another day for just a few dollars more! If you buy tickets online make sure you’re at the real website, there shouldn’t be any extra fees to buy ahead of time!

My father served aboard the Iowa during WW2, so I have been interested in the ship and it's history. This was my second visit, and took a couple of my cousins with me. They was interested in the ship and it's history as I am. We spent about 2 1/2 hours on the basic tour and it was worth the price of admission. Although it has been remodeled a few times, I could imagine my dad eating in the galley, walking the decks, standing topside having a smoke. I wish I had asked my dad more about his time on the ship.

Expensive ticket. No discounts. No crowds. Nice to experience history and be on top and inside a battle ship. I like the self guide. I just wish they will be a discount with AAA or children discount, anything. Too expensive to bring the whole family.

This massive warship is a floating museum. I have a greater appreciation for the sailors and marines who have served on such a tremendous vessel. There are guided and self tours you can take. Plan on spending about 2 hours for examining the ship and its displays. The parking is a couple dollars per hour. The gift shop sells drinks and cute souvenirs.

Ask for David if you don’t see him when you walk up. He’s got tons of information if you’re actually interested like I was. They have a super family friendly and kid friendly find Vicky hunt throughout the regular (not special or behind scenes ) tour. If you want to get access into the special closed off areas - you need to buy and schedule in advance I personally recommend the Roosevelt tour where you can see his room aboard and tub or the propulsion tour (super cool) if you’re a nerd like me. Either way - make sure you see it

The old girl still has it. Her age shows in places but the history here is undeniably important and her team of vouneteers is doing great work. The self guided tour covers a good part of the ship, albeit a little linear, is still fascinating and a great showcase of Iowa and her exploits. I'll definitely be returning in the near future.

Coolly experience to take your kids and see how Navy soldiers live. They have a great hotdogs stand at the end or you can go straight there if you make a left when you walk up. Watch your head for us tall guys and the stairs can get real steep so bring your walking shoes. If you have lil ones that cannot navigate well you may have to carry them through the stairs and watch out when you walking you can trip and get caught on protruding objects. The staff is nice and helpful. If you are a fan of boats and military very cool to see. Takes about 2 hours to walk through If you stop and look at everything. Went on a weekend and not too crowded parking was close and easy about 2 bucks.