CEO Update June 14, 2021

June 14, 2021 | News and Updates

Family and Friends: The past couple of weeks have been very busy with multiple projects in motion, the veterans program growing, and attendance increasing. On the visitation front, we are still experiencing a decrease in attendance, but are also seeing enthusiastic...

ABC7 Salutes: Paying tribute to Navy admiral who broke barriers, earned several firsts during his long, honored career

March 23, 2021 | News and Updates

The Navy’s first Black admiral was honored at a ceremony during a Black History Month celebration in San Pedro at the USS Iowa, a retired battleship he served on during the Korean War.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE SURFACE NAVY AT THE BATTLESHIP IOWA NAMES TERRY BRANSTAD NATIONAL CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIR

February 23, 2021 | News and Updates

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...

Happy New Year Update Message from CEO

December 29, 2020 | News and Updates

Happy New Year! Dear IOWA and Surface Navy Museum Family: I hope you are having an incredible holiday season! We begin the week aboard IOWA in drenching rain.  With the rain comes deck puddles and the inevitable leak(s) on board the ship.  Even though the crew has...

Surface Navy Heroes

November 9, 2020 | History, Experience, Museum

Surface Navy Heroes Diversity, Leadership, and Bravery. View our first exhibit for the National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA online and in-person.  Each display covers an individual that served in the Surface Navy and proudly represents the ideals...