Mission & Visiting IOWA

USS IOWA provides an interactive naval museum experience that honors and illustrates the positive contributions of this battleship and its crew at critical moments in American history.  Our education programs offer lessons in history, leadership, team-building, character development, and community service.

Currently, USS IOWA is located at Port of Richmond Terminal 3 in Richmond, CA undergoing refurbishment work.

The ship is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm.

Port of Richmond
1411 Harbour Way South
Richmond, CA  94804

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click on address marker (A) on map for driving directions

Currently the bow of the USS IOWA is the only area available for visiting onboard the ship. It is the intent of PBC to open additional areas prior to the departure of IOWA to Los Angeles. During your visit there are additional exhibits to visit that include vehicles from the Military Vehicle Technology Foudation, a Harpoon missile, 16" shells and numerous other exhibits from regional museums. We look forward to welcoming you aboard USS IOWA in Richmond, California."

Please be aware of the following requirements when visiting the USS IOWA while in Richmond:

• The USS Iowa is currently unable to accommodate visitors on board that are unable to walk unassisted. However, there are plenty of shore side exhibits that can be viewed.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Adults need to be aware of steep brow, brow step at top, steel protrusions and deck unevenness and take the proper steps to keep children aware at all times.
• Children 10 and under must be accompanied by one adult per child on the ship tour.
• Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times on board the USS Iowa. No heels or open toed shoes permitted.
• Appropriate clothing is required. No shirts, no shoes, no boarding.
• No pets permitted onboard, unless service animals.
• Visitors appearing to be intoxicated will be denied boarding.