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Phone: 877-446-9261 ext. 709
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the update on the relocation of the museum to the new West Harbor development?
A. The relocation of the IOWA to the new West Harbor development has been under consideration by the Port of Los Angeles for a couple of years. The community is supportive of...
Q. We are concerned that the IOWA will lose its identity during the National Museum of the Surface Navy transition. Will this happen?
A. Our roots are with the Battleship IOWA, which is why we have named the museum the National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA. We will never lose this identity...
Q. What is the best way to keep people updated on the National Museum of the Surface Navy and what’s happening?
A. Our tech team has worked hard to streamline our processes to unify multiple platforms that we utilize. The best way to stay up-to-date is to simply sign up to be a Plank Owner...
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BATTLESHIP USS IOWA MUSEUM LAUNCHES PLANK OWNER PROGRAM FOR FIRST-EVER SURFACE NAVY MUSEUM
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Battleship IOWA to Include New Surface Navy Museum
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