About
Located on the Camden Waterfront, The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial is a unique venue for families to visit, learn about the life of sailors, and garner a greater appreciation for those who served our nation. You will step into history and experience areas of the ship where commands were given, where sailors slept, and other integral parts of the ship. This is the United States largest and most decorated Battleship. It costs $10,000 per day to keep this ship afloat on the river so they accept donations to assist. The Battleship New Jersey is also referred to as Big J, BB62, and Black Dragon by many crew that served on her.
Trip Details
Price: $16 (All)
Firepower Tour (90 Minutes)
This comprehensive tour takes you through the captain's cabin, Combat Engagement Center, Navigation Bridge, and more. Students will learn about life aboard the world's greatest battleship and about her service history.
Circuits and Electricity (30 Minutes)
This is a classroom experience where students will try their own hand at building circuits that power lights, motors, and more, following a tour of the ship's engine room.
Scavenger Hunt (60 Minutes)
Students have the availability to explore the ship in small groups while looking for answers to clues.
Note: Ideal for 3rd - 12th grade
Bring a bagged lunch
Additional Information
Full tours are physical and require climbing and descending steep steps (called ladders by the Navy).
You will also be stepping over "knee knockers" or high step openings along the tour. Little Sailors tour only includes one ladder.
No high heels or flip flops.
Dress casually and wear comfortable or athletic shoes with non-skid soles. No backpacks can be worn aboard the ship. Please leave all backpacks or oversized bags in your car unless you need a pack for medical reasons.
Lockers are also available in the Visitor's Center.
Front carriers are required for infants and toddlers. You will have to leave your stroller in the ships Visitors Center or in your car.
The Battleshop (Souvenirs) is located land side inside the Visitor's Center, and offers and assortment of Battleship gifts and merchandise, including USS NJ hats, models, books, themed plush animals, dog tags, and more.
Black Dragon Café is located land side inside of the Visitor's Center for light snacks, coffee, and soft drinks. They also offer beer brewed by Farmers and Bankers Brewery.
Limited parts of the ship are wheelchair accessible - main deck exterior, anti-aircraft guns, and officer's ward room. Other parts of the ship may be difficult/impossible to access for those with mobility issues.