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TRANSPORT
Transport
Engineering
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Battleship IOWA

Explore a city-sized machine that made its own power, water, propulsion, command, and community.
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STATUS
Active
ACCESS
Ticketed
COST
$$
RESERVATION
recommended
TYPICAL VISIT
2 hrs 30 min
SETTING
both
BEST FIT
families
CHECKED
Aug 22, 2026
THE NERD PAYOFF

Why This Pin Earned Its Place

The ship exposes the interdependence of mechanical, electrical, weapons, communication, and human systems at enormous scale.
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16-inch guns
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Engineering plant
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Living Blueprint exhibits
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The Gloriously Specific Details

What to notice
• 16-inch guns
• Engineering plant
• Living Blueprint exhibits
INTERPRETATION · NERD RELEVANCE
The ship exposes the interdependence of mechanical, electrical, weapons, communication, and human systems at enormous scale.
PLAN THE VISIT

Useful Before You Leave the House

Address
250 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731
Hours
Mon, Thu–Sun: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Price
General and guided-experience prices are dynamic.
Access
Ticketed
Transit
The Metro J Line stops across Harbor Boulevard.
Parking
Adjacent parking is paid after the first hour.
Photography
Personal photography is expected, but event and production policies may differ.
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ACCESSIBILITY
partial mobility access
The main deck and three decks have lift access when available; steep gangways, ladders, and tight passages limit many areas.
ACCESS & SAFETY
Specific, not sensational
Wear secure shoes and use handrails on steep, uneven, and confined ship routes.
TRUST & SOURCES
usable
Every visible claim is connected to a source and review date. Unknown never silently means no.
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Checked Aug 22, 2026
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