Battleship New Jersey

Battleship New Jersey The official page for Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial! We are open for tours every day from 10am-5pm. Visit our website for news, events, & more
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The Battleship New Jersey is the longest, fastest, most decorated battleship in history. From 1943 to 1991, she served in WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Cold War, and the Persian Gulf. The mission of the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial is to restore, preserve, and exhibit the continuing history of the USS New Jersey and those who worked and served on her so their service will continue to educate and inspire future generations.

August, 1985. Sailors man the rails as Battleship New Jersey enters San Francisco Bay. From this angle you can get a goo...
08/30/2026

August, 1985. Sailors man the rails as Battleship New Jersey enters San Francisco Bay. From this angle you can get a good look at the battleship's anchors, each weighing 30,000 pounds.

Today you can see the ship's anchors if you look at the bow of the ship from the forward gangway. Guests can also step inside the ship's windlass room to see the machinery that pulls the anchors and anchor chain out of the water.

August 1, 1969. Captain J. Edward Snyder, Jr., the ship's Commanding Officer, is awarded the Combat "V" and Gold Star fo...
08/29/2026

August 1, 1969. Captain J. Edward Snyder, Jr., the ship's Commanding Officer, is awarded the Combat "V" and Gold Star for meritorious service during Vietnam.

The award was presented by Rear Admiral Lloyd R. Vasey, Commander of Cruiser-Destroyer Flotilla Seven, during a ceremony aboard the ship.

Guests can learn more about the battleship's Vietnam service, as well as her 19 different captains, when they visit the ship.

August 13, 1943 — Battleship New Jersey firing her aft 16-inch guns. Only three months after commissioning, New Jersey w...
08/28/2026

August 13, 1943 — Battleship New Jersey firing her aft 16-inch guns. Only three months after commissioning, New Jersey was ready to make her mark on history. Today, 83 years later, you can see Battleship New Jersey's legacy for yourself.

This limited edition Battleship 250 YETI tumbler celebrates the legacy of Battleship New Jersey. Finished in classic red...
08/28/2026

This limited edition Battleship 250 YETI tumbler celebrates the legacy of Battleship New Jersey. Finished in classic red, it features the 250th commemorative logo on one side and a patriotic YETI design on the other, built to keep your drinks at the right temperature whether you're on the landside or aboard America's most decorated battleship.

September 9, 1968. A sailor pauses to photograph Battleship New Jersey at anchor in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The ship brief...
08/27/2026

September 9, 1968. A sailor pauses to photograph Battleship New Jersey at anchor in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The ship briefly stopped there on her way from Long Beach to the western Pacific. She always looks impressive, but in that light, it's no surprise someone wanted a picture.

08/27/2026

Did you catch last week's episode of WETSU?

CAPT Richard "Dick" McKenna, USN (Ret.), reported aboard Battleship New Jersey as her Prospective Executive Officer in 1981, then served as her Executive Officer from 1982 to 1984. In this clip, he remembers the ship still light loaded in the shipyard, swells rocking her gently against the pier, a small moment that's stuck with him ever since.

Fall is on the way, and so is a new schedule. Starting after Labor Day, Battleship New Jersey will be open Thursday thro...
08/26/2026

Fall is on the way, and so is a new schedule. Starting after Labor Day, Battleship New Jersey will be open Thursday through Monday, 10am to 5pm, with last tickets sold at 4pm. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Battleship New Jersey under full power, September 1943. She was designed for a top speed of 33 knots, or 38 mph. Famousl...
08/26/2026

Battleship New Jersey under full power, September 1943. She was designed for a top speed of 33 knots, or 38 mph. Famously, Battleship New Jersey would later set the speed record for battleships during her Vietnam-era sea trials, hitting 35.2 knots, or roughly 40 mph. Not bad for such a big ship. Today, guests can explore one of the engine rooms that made setting the record possible.

08/26/2026

Last week Dimitri Tsingos came onboard to fire one of our 5 inch guns and explore the ship. He is a French sailor and part of the 11th Squadron, Flottille 11F, the oldest fighter squadron in the French Navy. We were happy to welcome him aboard and share a piece of naval history with a fellow sailor.

September 1982. Battleship New Jersey sits pierside as crews make last-minute preparations before she heads out for sea ...
08/25/2026

September 1982. Battleship New Jersey sits pierside as crews make last-minute preparations before she heads out for sea trials. She was getting ready for her fourth and final commissioning. She had undergone a major modernization, updating her armament with Tomahawk and Harpoon missile systems.

Address

100 Clinton Street
Camden, NJ
08103

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18569661652

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