Event dining on the Battleship New Jersey

 

The Battleship New Jersey hosts many private and public events on the ship.
Check out what public events are coming up on our calendar.

Oct
14
Fri
USO’s 2nd Annual 1940’s Dance & Silent Auction @ Battleship New Jersey
Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
USO's 2nd Annual 1940’s Dance & Silent Auction @ Battleship New Jersey

Attention! Attention! You have received a telegram!  It’s time to break out your dancing shoes – and get your jitterbug on!

The USO is having our 2nd Annual 1940’s Dance & Silent Auction.  Come dance the night away to live music, on the Battleship New Jersey.

Tickets can be purchased using the following link:  https://one.bidpal.net/uso1940dance/welcome

Dec
23
Fri
CANCELLED: Twilight Adult Tour @ Battleship New Jersey
Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
CANCELLED:  Twilight Adult Tour @ Battleship New Jersey

Due to forecasted bad weather for Friday, Dec. 23, the Battleship has cancelled the Twilight Tour scheduled for 6pm.

Tickets are available for the Twilight Adult Tour scheduled for Jan. 20 at 6pm.

 

TWILIGHT ADULT TOUR

Experience an “adult-oriented” tour during the evening hours! This tour, led by the Battleship’s Curatorial team, will show off Sailor Art and allow guests to experience a range of stories, including the Playboy Bunny’s visit to the USS New Jersey. Guests can enjoy a cold beer, glass of wine or a soft drink after the tour on the Main Deck!

  • Members: Register then sign-in above and you will see your discount in the cart at checkout.
  • YOU MUST BE OVER 21 YEARS OLD

Admission is $40

$20 for Battleship NJ Members

For tickets, click:

https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=3f0b784e-2f26-4f78-8acb-04e61f8a7d15

 

Feb
11
Sat
Meet Drachinifel on the Battleship @ Battleship New Jersey
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Meet Drachinifel on the Battleship @ Battleship New Jersey

Historian, engineer, and YouTube presenter, Drachinifel, will be on board  the Battleship New Jersey to meet fans from 10am to 11am on Saturday, February 11.

A native of Great Britain, this will be his second time aboard the Battleship. Drach hosts the most successful naval history channel on YouTube. He puts out multiple video documentaries every week from five-minute warship guides to full-length, in-depth dives into particular topics for his 400,000 subscribers.

The meet-and-greet with Drachinifel is free with the purchase of a tour ticket to the Battleship.

Apr
22
Sat
Battleship and Independence Seaport Museum Lecture Series: Evolution of US Battleships @ Battleship New Jersey
Apr 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Battleship and Independence Seaport Museum Lecture Series:  Evolution of US Battleships @ Battleship New Jersey

The Battleship New Jersey and the Independence Seaport Museum next Lecture as part of their yearlong Fleet Talk series will take place at the Battleship on Saturday, April 22 at 7pm.

The topic will be Evolution of US Battleships.

The presenter will be Ryan Szimanski, Curator of the Battleship, who will present the how battleships evolved throughout time in the US Navy.

American dreadnoughts evolved an incredible amount from USS Monitor, the first turreted armored warship, through the age of USS Olympia and the Great White Fleet, to USS New Jersey and beyond. This program is a look at the innovative design practices the Navy used as their all-big-gunned capital ships evolved over the course of the late 19th and 20th century taking the United States from third rate power to the most dominant Navy on the planet.

Ryan Szimanski has worked on museum ships for more than half his life. He has been the executive director of the Historic Naval Ships Association for the last two years and the vice president of curatorial and education affairs for Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial for more than five years. Previously he spent twelve years with Historic Ships in Baltimore starting as a tour guide and working up to managing the maintenance on one of their ships.

Arrive at 6pm and enjoy a Main Deck Tour of the Battleship.  Light snacks, wine and beer will be available during the lecture, which will take place in the Officers’ Wardroom of the Battleship New Jersey.

Tickets are a $100 donation.  To purchase tickets by phone, call

866-877-6262 x108

 

Aug
12
Sat
WWII Victory Day Aboard the Battleship @ Battleship New Jersey
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
WWII Victory Day Aboard the Battleship @ Battleship New Jersey
Experience WWII artifacts, re-enactors, and military vehicles during the day on Saturday, August 12 from 10am to 4pm.
You can even help fire a salute from our Quad 40 and 5-inch portside guns after WWII US planes do several fly overs at 12pm. For a donation of $500, you can fire a salute from the 5-inch gun and we’re offer two chances to fire salutes from the Quad 40 guns for a $250 donation per salute.
To purchase a ticket to fire the 5-inch gun (1 shot), click:
To purchase a ticket to fire the Quad 40 gun (2 shots total), click:
The Battleship will also have a special presentation on the surrender of the Japanese by Battleship Curator Ryan Szymanski on the 01 starboard deck, outside the Captain’s Cabin, where the Japanese signed the surrender documents to end the War in the Pacific. To attend Ryan’s presentation, which will take place at 11am, we ask for a $5 donation in addition to a tour.
Unfortunately, due to the damage of our fantail tents for this past week’s storm, the BBQ on the fantail has been cancelled.  However, you can enjoy sandwiches, wraps, salads, snacks, beverages and even cold beer at the Black Dragon Cafe, located landside in our Visitors Center.
All WWII activities aboard the Battleship are free with the purchase of a tour of the ship. Self-guided tours launch from 10am to 4pm and our guided tour will launch at 12pm – just after the plane flyovers!
Oct
13
Fri
MOONLIGHT ADULT TOURS
Oct 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
MOONLIGHT ADULT TOURS

Experience an “adult-oriented” tour during the evening hours! This spooky adult tour, led by a member of our curatorial team, will take guests through rarely seen parts of the ship and will focus on the more macabre tales of death and injuries on board. These tours are only available on select dates in October.

 Guests can also enjoy a cold beer, glass of wine or a soft drink after the tour.  Must be over 21 years or older.

Admission is $45 for adults only.

Moonlight Tours will also launch at 6pm on Oct. 14, 20, 27, 28, and 31 at 6pm

For tickets, click:  https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=06e19d57-8d89-4d6b-89cb-9782cd29d496

Or call: 866-877-6262 x108

Oct
14
Sat
MOONLIGHT ADULT TOURS
Oct 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
MOONLIGHT ADULT TOURS

Experience an “adult-oriented” tour during the evening hours! This spooky adult tour, led by a member of our curatorial team, will take guests through rarely seen parts of the ship and will focus on the more macabre tales of death and injuries on board. These tours are only available on select dates in October.

 Guests can also enjoy a cold beer, glass of wine or a soft drink after the tour.  Must be over 21 years or older.

Admission is $45 for adults only.

Moonlight Tours will also launch at 6pm on Oct. 13, 20, 27, 28, and 31 at 6pm

For tickets, click:  https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=06e19d57-8d89-4d6b-89cb-9782cd29d496

Or call: 866-877-6262 x108

Oct
20
Fri
MOONLIGHT ADULT TOUR
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
MOONLIGHT ADULT TOUR

Experience an “adult-oriented” tour during the evening hours! This spooky adult tour, led by a member of our curatorial team, will take guests through rarely seen parts of the ship and will focus on the more macabre tales of death and injuries on board. These tours are only available on select dates in October.

 Guests can also enjoy a cold beer, glass of wine or a soft drink after the tour.  Must be over 21 years or older.

Admission is $45 for adults only.

Moonlight Tours will also launch at 6pm on Oct. 13, 14, 27, 28, and 31 at 6pm

For tickets, click:  https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=06e19d57-8d89-4d6b-89cb-9782cd29d496

Or call: 866-877-6262 x108

Oct
27
Fri
MOONLIGHT ADULT TOUR
Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
MOONLIGHT ADULT TOUR

Experience an “adult-oriented” tour during the evening hours! This spooky adult tour, led by a member of our curatorial team, will take guests through rarely seen parts of the ship and will focus on the more macabre tales of death and injuries on board. These tours are only available on select dates in October.

 Guests can also enjoy a cold beer, glass of wine or a soft drink after the tour.  Must be over 21 years or older.

Admission is $45 for adults only.

Moonlight Tours will also launch at 6pm on Oct. 13, 14, 20, 28, and 31 at 6pm

For tickets, click:  https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=06e19d57-8d89-4d6b-89cb-9782cd29d496

Or call: 866-877-6262 x108

Oct
28
Sat
MOONLIGHT ADULT TOUR
Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
MOONLIGHT ADULT TOUR

Experience an “adult-oriented” tour during the evening hours! This spooky adult tour, led by a member of our curatorial team, will take guests through rarely seen parts of the ship and will focus on the more macabre tales of death and injuries on board. These tours are only available on select dates in October.

 Guests can also enjoy a cold beer, glass of wine or a soft drink after the tour.  Must be over 21 years or older.

Admission is $45 for adults only.

Moonlight Tours will also launch at 6pm on Oct. 13, 14, 20, 27, and 31 at 6pm

For tickets, click:  https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=06e19d57-8d89-4d6b-89cb-9782cd29d496

Or call: 866-877-6262 x108

Oct
31
Tue
MOONLIGHT ADULT TOUR
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
MOONLIGHT ADULT TOUR

Experience an “adult-oriented” tour during the evening hours! This spooky adult tour, led by a member of our curatorial team, will take guests through rarely seen parts of the ship and will focus on the more macabre tales of death and injuries on board. These tours are only available on select dates in October.

 Guests can also enjoy a cold beer, glass of wine or a soft drink after the tour.  Must be over 21 years or older.

Admission is $45 for adults only.

Moonlight Tours will also launch at 6pm on Oct. 13, 14, 20, 27, and 28 at 6pm

For tickets, click:  https://63691.blackbaudhosting.com/63691/page.aspx?pid=196&tab=2&txobjid=06e19d57-8d89-4d6b-89cb-9782cd29d496

Or call: 866-877-6262 x108