(PLA) Battleship USS Iowa: Guided Tour

This event is for PLA students and their families. All students must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for PLA grades TK-12th.

Step aboard the legendary Battleship USS Iowa, one of the most powerful battleships ever built, for a guided tour through one of America’s most iconic naval settings. Explore what a sailor’s life was like aboard a real Navy battleship through immersive exhibits, powerful stories, and hands-on experiences. You will explore 6 decks of a battleship that served in three wars, hosted five U.S. Presidents, and was home to tens of thousands of sailors — and Vicky the dog. You’ll stand on the navigation and signal bridges where missions were directed, walk past massive 16-inch and 5-inch guns, Tomahawk missile systems, and historic ship spaces, and even step onto the Captain’s and Admiral’s verandas, crew living areas, and mess decks. Along the way, you will hear real stories through videos, exhibits, and knowledgeable volunteers. Kids can follow Vicky the Dog on an interactive scavenger hunt that turns the ship into a fun, hands-on adventure.

Career Focus: Government, Law, Public Safety, and Security

Sage Oak Student Ticket: $15
Sibling Ticket: $15
Adult Ticket: $15

WAITLISTS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER THE LAST TICKET IS SOLD.

Tickets can be purchased out of pocket or with Instructional Funds (for Sage Oak students). Purchasing with Instructional Funds: Please verify with your student’s teacher/EA that your student has sufficient instructional funds available for this purchase. We are not able to provide alternative payment options if there are insufficient funds and we are not able to refund any accompanying out-of-pocket ticket purchases. Please read the field trip description carefully. If an accompanying adult ticket is required, be sure to claim an adult ticket. If student/sibling tickets are claimed without accompanying adult tickets, we are not able to provide refunds for canceled student/sibling tickets.

Please note that during school field trips and other school-sponsored community events, photos and videos may be taken where students could appear in group settings. While we make every effort to respect media preferences, students may sometimes be captured in the background or within group shots in public spaces. If your child does not have media consent on file, they will not be the main focus of any photo or video. We do not highlight or identify individuals without prior consent.