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Press Contact
Email:Â press@surfacenavymuseum.org
Phone:Â 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...
Podcasts
An inspirational look at the challenges, passion, committment, and dedication that the crew and supporters take on daily. We also interview thought leaders in both the public and private sectors to hear their inspirational stories and opinions on related topics. A new episode is released weekly and be patient with us as we refine this program for the future!
- Ben Poucher & Warrior Sailing: Healing & Strengthening Veterans Through Sailing
- Dave Way & Jim Kurrasch: A Curatorial Conversation Part II - "Artifact #1"
- Dave Way & Jim Kurrasch: A Curatorial Conversation (Part I)
- Dave Badgett & Kent Coble: Fire Chiefs Remember 9/11 Twenty-One Years Later
- VJ Alcomindras: From Tour Guide in Oahu to Guest Services Manager in LA
- Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach: A Visit With Lt. Adam Tellez and MNC Brian Chickering From The Mine Shop
- Carl Herzog: Public Historian for USS CONSTITUTION Museum
- Tales From The Ghost Fleet And Other Memories Part III
- NOAA's Joe Sienkiewicz: How Weather Still Is A Factor For Battleship IOWA
- Tales From The Ghost Fleet And Other Memories Part II
- Tales From The Ghost Fleet And Other Memories Part I
- Author Dale A. Jenkins: A Tin Can Sailor Talks WWII Diplomacy And Its Continuing Legacy
- USS HORNET: A Visit with Staff from the Legendary Carrier
- Marann Fengler: Figure Skating to a Battleship...?
- Bruce DD MacRae: UPS Vice President of Government Affairs
Featured Stories
- Photos from Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship USS Iowa's post
- Battleship IOWA Launches "Escape The Mothball Fleet" Experience | Battleship USS Iowa
- CEO Jonathan Williams is back from the HNSA conference with some exciting news. Find out what in his latest update: https://www...
- Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 10:00 AM you have the exclusive opportunity to join us as local state assemblymember MIKE GIPSON makes a spec...
- At #BattleshipIOWA we have a passion for veterans, so when we find a program that does extraordinary things for them, we have to...
- Navy chief selects aboard today hauling away on one of our spring lines. 👍🙏 #SurfaceNavyMuseum #BattleshipIOWA #navychiefnavypr...
- What's happening in this photo? What are we doing for Halloween this year? What's the latest shipboard adventure? Answers to th...
- Gotta love glamour shots. Thanks to Captain John I. Maloney, USCG (Retired) for this spectacular full-length view of #Battleship...
- We're back with part two of our chat with #BattleshipIOWA's curatorial department. This time we discuss "Artifact Number One" - ...
- Photos from Pacific Battleship Center - Battleship USS Iowa's post
USS Iowa awaits funding in 2021 for future projects in San Pedro – Daily Breeze
https://www.dailybreeze.com/2021/03/24/uss-iowa-awaits-funding-in-2021-for-future-projects-in-san-pedro/
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE SURFACE NAVY AT THE BATTLESHIP IOWA NAMES TERRY BRANSTAD NATIONAL CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIR
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE SURFACE NAVY AT THE BATTLESHIP IOWA NAMES TERRY BRANSTAD NATIONAL CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIR Former United States Ambassador to China and Governor of Iowa Will Broaden National Awareness and Support for the Nation’s First Museum Dedicated to the Surface...
BATTLESHIP USS IOWA MUSEUM LAUNCHES PLANK OWNER PROGRAM FOR FIRST-EVER SURFACE NAVY MUSEUM
Free Plank Owner Program Gives Public a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Become a Supporter of the Future National Museum of the Surface Navy SAN PEDRO, Calif. – Jan. 4, 2021 – Battleship USS Iowa Museum, the historic U.S. Navy battleship that has become an iconic...
U.S. Navy Cruiser Sailors Association – Surface Navy Museum article
U.S. Navy Cruiser Sailors Association https://www.navycruisers.org Published 1st Quarter 2021 Vol. 30 No. 1
Battleship IOWA to Include New Surface Navy Museum
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/battleship-iowa-to-include-new-surface-navy-museum/612/
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ADDRESS / PHONE
Pacific Battleship Center dba
National Museum of the Surface Navy
250 S. Harbor Blvd.
San Pedro, CAÂ 90731
Phone:Â 877-446-9261 ext. 747
Pacific Battleship Center is a highly rated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, CA. Currently the organization operated the Battleship IOWA Museum as a top 5 attraction in Los Angeles. More information at https://surfacenavymuseum.org/about-us/.