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Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Battleship New Jersey
The 11th annual Camden Residents Scholarship Awards Dinner will take place in the Officers’ Wardroom on Thursday, June 8 at 6pm.  This dinner will award students who reside in Camden with $2000 scholarships — an … Continued
Jun 17 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 am Battleship New Jersey
Adults can sleep overnight aboard the World’s Greatest Battleship! The Battleship New Jersey is opening her award-winning overnight program, which is usually full of scouts and youth groups, to adults! During the evening of Saturday, … Continued
Jun 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Battleship New Jersey
Tables of meat on the high deck of the Battleship New Jersey. We gatherer a glorious night of beef to raise money for the Battleship. Imagine a night with stations of beef captained by the … Continued
Jun 24 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The New Jersey Brewers Association and the Battleship New Jersey are thrilled to bring you the 2023 NJ Beer  Festival aboard the Battleship, Saturday, June 24. The state’s premiere New Jersey-exclusive craft beer festival, bringing … Continued

America’s Most Decorated Battleship

USS New Jersey (BB-62) – United States Navy Battleship

The Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial regularly ranks as one of the best museums in NJ, one of the best things to do in Philadelphia, and serves as an entertaining attraction in New Jersey for families. Not only do you see exhibits of artifacts from the largest battleship’s past, but you are put into the exhibit as you go through the tour route. Sit in the chair from which Admiral Halsey commanded the biggest battleship and the 5th Fleet. Stretch out on the bunks where the sailors slept. Climb into the 16” gun turret and learn how the projectiles were loaded. The New Jersey is one of the most interactive U.S. battleship museums.

The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial provides an up-close look at our nation’s military history. Guests of all ages and interests will enjoy their visit to this floating U.S. Navy museum of our nation’s largest battle ships ever built. From World War II to Korea, Vietnam and active duty during the 1980s, this is among the can’t-miss U.S. Navy museum ships open to the public today. A wealth of history along with engaging activities aboard our battleship museum awaits! This is a true crowd-pleaser among attractions in New Jersey for families. If you’re looking for things to do in Camden, NJ or even what to do in New Jersey, the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial is among the best museums in NJ!

 

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The Battleship New Jersey Needs YOU!

It costs $10,000 per day to keep the ship afloat on the river. Please make a donation to support the ship at this critical time. You can mail a donation to 62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ 08103. You can also donate with a credit card by calling
(866) 877-6262 Extension 127, or right here on our website.

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Battleship New Jersey firing her massive 16-inch guns, these weapons had an approximate range of 23 miles. The shells used were high capacity rounds weighing 1900 lbs, and armor piercing rounds weighing 2700 lbs.  #militaryhistory #navalhistory #maritimehistory #artillery #guns #bigguns #navy #usnavy #cannons #warship #battleship #weapons #ww2history #ww2weapons
Battleship New Jersey was first commissioned May 23 1943, today is her 80th Commissioning Anniversary! #maritimehistory #navalhistory #ships #thisdayinhistory #onthisdayinhistory #battleships #battleship #navyhistory #ushistory #navy #usnavy #commissioning
Join us today, Tuesday, May 23 at 11am for a free ceremony as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Commissioning of the USS New Jersey and unveiling of new Heroes banners along the promenade.
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Overnights

Overnights

The Battleship New Jersey, our nation's most decorated battleship, is an 887-foot long, 45,000-ton living window on the most important half-century in U.S. history.

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Become a Member

Become a Member

YOU can directly impact our mission to continue the "Big J's" on-going maintenance, restoration and public education programs by becoming a "Crew Member" of the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial.

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Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit

When visitors first witness the Battleship New Jersey, they are amazed at its sheer size. Nearly three football fields long and over 11 stories high, the Battleship New Jersey was the longest battleship ever built.

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250th Celebration

Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial plans to play a big role in the Semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the United States. We are an Official Partner of Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps, a non-profit.

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