Calendar
The Battleship New Jersey hosts many private and public events on the ship.
Check out what public events are coming up on our calendar.
The Battleship will join forces with Camden and Gloucester counties to pay tribute to Pearl Harbor survivors and to all veterans who served and their their lives protecting our great nation.
A ceremony will take place on the Battleship’s fantail (tented rear deck) on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 10am. VIPs, live music from Eastern High School Marching Band and a memorial wreath presentation will be featured at this ceremony, which is free for all guests to attend.
For more information, contact Camden County Office of Veteran Affairs at 856-374-5801.
Cadets from Army will face off with the Midshipmen from Navy during a Tug-of-War competition on the pier of the Battleship New Jersey on Friday, Dec. 9 at 1:30pm. Guests are welcome to attend the competition for free on the pier.
Tour the Battleship before the contest and watch the event from the decks of the ship!
On Saturday, December 10, the Army-Navy Game will return to Philadelphia for the 90th time in the rivalry’s 123-year history. The game kicks off at Lincoln Financial Field as the United States Military Academy (USMA) and the United States Naval Academy (USNA) face-off in America’s Game.
The city anticipates a large influx of more than 50,000 visitors, who will consume more than 31,000 hotel room nights. The weekend also serves as a platform for promoting Philadelphia to millions on national television and the sellout crowd of nearly 70,000 fans that attend the game.
“Army-Navy weekend is all about celebrating America’s armed forces and their service to our country,” said Gregg Caren, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We are honored to welcome military families to Philadelphia for the game weekend and to recognize the sacrifices they have made for our nation.”
“The entire city will be electric all weekend as we welcome fans from around the country,” said Larry Needle, executive director of PHL Sports. “This is the 90th year we have had the privilege to host the Academies, and we’re incredibly proud of the legacy we’ve created together.”
In addition to the Academies, the weekend is produced by a number of local partners, including PHL Sports, a business development division of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Eagles.
While the Army-Navy Game is the weekend’s focal point, there are events and activities throughout the city leading up to kickoff:
Friday, December 9
Patriot Games: A two-day, five-event competition between teams of Cadets and Midshipmen – with a series of events at various Philadelphia-area landmarks. The Patriot Games are comprised of:
• The Rocky Relay (December 9, 8:30 a.m., Steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art)
• Leadership Reaction Course (December 9, 10:00 a.m., Independence Visitor Center)
• Pull-Up Challenge (December 9, 12:00 p.m., The Shops at Liberty Place)
• Tug of War (December 9, 1:30 p.m., USS New Jersey Battleship)
Army-Navy Pep Rally: Serving as the official kickoff, The Shops at Liberty Place will play host to the Army-Navy Pep Rally at 12 p.m. on Friday, December 9, where spectators will get fired up with performances by the Academies’ cheerleader squads and pep bands.
Assembly Day with Operation Gratitude: At the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Friday, December 9 from 1:30 pm – 3:30 p.m., volunteers will assemble 2,000 care packages to be sent to U.S. troops. The public can sign up to volunteer in Assembly Day here.
Gala: At the Pennsylvania Convention Center Grand Hall from 6:30 – 10 p.m., Philadelphia welcomes the Academies, and all of the game partners to celebrate ahead of game day with a sit-down dinner and gala. Mayor Jim Kenney and the Academy Superintendents will offer remarks. This event is closed to the public, but open to media.
Saturday, December 10 *Denotes game day ticket required
Red, White & You: The PHLCVB Foundation’s Red, White & You Community Outreach Program supports legacy projects surrounding the Army-Navy Game, impacting young people and the men and women of our military. The program will welcome 350 JROTC members from the Philadelphia and Camden School Districts to the Army-Navy Game, as well as partner with the Travis Manion Foundation in hosting Wounded Warriors and Gold Star families.
Exclusive Fan Tailgate: On game day, Saturday, December 10, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., fans can beat the cold by getting fired up at the Army-Navy Tailgate, located inside Citizens Bank Park’s Hall of Fame Club, across the street from Lincoln Financial Field. Fans can purchase tickets to the tailgate, available through December 5, online here.
Army-Navy Fan Fest*: Ahead of kickoff on Saturday, November 10, Fan Fest will take place inside of the stadium at Lincoln Financial Field’s HeadHouse Plaza (gates open at 11 a.m.), with live music, games, face painting and giveaways.
March-On*: Time-honored tradition in which the entire Corps of Cadets and Brigade of Midshipmen “march-on” to the field ahead of kickoff to honor their respective teams, starting at 12:15 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.
Stadium Obstacle Relay*: The final leg of the Patriot Games takes place at 1:15 p.m. on the field.
123rd Army-Navy Game*: America’s Game kicks off at 3:10 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.
For more information on all Army-Navy Weekend activities, visit DiscoverPHL.com.
About PHL Sports:
PHL Sports, a business development division of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, seeks to attract major sporting events and conventions to the Philadelphia area. PHL Sports, working in conjunction with the City of Philadelphia, the city’s professional teams and universities, has attracted many events to the city and is currently working on bids for future sporting events. To learn more, visit www.DiscoverPHL.com/Sports.
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
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The Battleship offers specific days for home school groups to experience a tour of the World’s Greatest Battleship. The next scheduled Home School Day is April 22.
Home School groups can also schedule a tour any day and time — just like a school group. For just $12 per person, our tour guides will lead your group through the Battleship. We can also add on classes, lunches and all the options available to school groups.
To schedule a home school group tour of the Battleship, email groups@battleshipnewjersey.org or call 866-877-6262 ext. 144.
Join the museum’s curator, Ryan Szimanski, and other Battleship experts on Saturday, Feb. 18 for a day-long class on what it was like to serve on an American battleship.
Battleship University is fun and educational experience, which will include eight hours of walking tours of different parts of the ship and classroom programs, including spaces only the curator can take you to. From learning how the gun crew manned the 16-inch guns to firing a 5-inch gun and walking through the engineering plant with a Navy trained Boiler Technician, to a class on how to identify different types of World War II and modern warships, this is the most in-depth tour of an Iowa-class battleship you can get.
The price is a $350 donation per person.
This is a members-only program and has a limited capacity. Members will receive an email with a link to the registration page with more details and a code that will allow you to sign up. Not a member yet? Visit www.battleshipnewjersey.org/membership to join.
Walk where Presidents once walked! Tour the Battleship on Presidents Day.
The Battleship will be open for walk-up, self-guided tours on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 20 from 10am to 4pm.
Get a free DVD on The Presidents, courtesy of The History Channel. DVDs can be picked up at the landside Cafe store on Presidents Day. Just ask our crewmember for the Presidents DVD.
The Battleship is open for walk-up, self-guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays in February from 10am to 4pm. During weekdays in February, guests can experience guided tours at 12pm. But tickets must be purchased in advance online. The Battleship will open every day for tours from 10am to 4pm beginning March 1
The Battleship New Jersey will hold her annual Vietnam War Living History Day on Saturday, April 1 to commemorate the anniversary of the re-commissioning of the USS New Jersey into the Vietnam War on April 6, 1968.
Guests touring the Battleship on April 1 can experience re-enactors, military vehicles on the pier, artifacts, veteran sessions, and even 1960’s era music throughout the ship!
The tour is free for Active/WWII Vet/Crew and Members.
The ship is looking for more Vietnam War-era re-enactors, artifacts owners, and military vehicle owners to participate in this unique event! Participants will not only get to display their artifacts and interact with guests aboard the Battleship, but we’ll also treat you to lunch and a private tour!
If you would like to participate, please email events@battleshipnewjersey.org
EVENING ENGINE ROOM GUIDED TOUR
Descend into the armored citadel of the ship for a 90-minute, family friendly, guided, walking tour of the most powerful engineering plant ever installed on a battleship. Learn how steam powered engines moved the massive ship at record breaking speeds and see the spaces crew members worked in. This hands-on walking tour is fun for all ages and allows guests to climb down seven stories into a fire room to see the huge boilers, an engine room to see the turbines and throttle wheels, and a one of the ship’s many steering positions.
$30 donation per adults.
Members: Register or sign-in above to receive your discounts.
For tickets, call 866-877-6262 x108.
Watch the July 4th Fireworks from the Battleship like an Admiral! Beer, wine, soda, appetizers and the unique viewing location of Admiral’s and Captain’s decks, one level above the main deck. Admiral VIP guests also have access to the main deck. A $100 donation per person.
Or watch the fireworks for our main deck, where we’ll have live music by the Blitz Band, temporary tattoos for kids, food concessions and bar service. Just a $10 donation for general public fireworks viewing.
Admiral VIP guests can also experience activities on the main deck.
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Or visit the Battleship’s Ticket Office, open every day from 10am to 5pm, or call 866-877-6262 x108.
No chairs, no alcohol and no food can be brought aboard the ship.
The Battleship New Jersey Golf Tournament, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 30, is sold out!
Thanks to all players and sponsors who supported this year’s tournament.
See you on the golf course on Monday!
Sink some for the Battleship!
For more information or to register, email events@battleshipnewjersey.org, or call 866-877-6262 ext. 144.
EVENING ENGINE ROOM GUIDED TOUR
Descend into the armored citadel of the ship for a 90-minute, family friendly, guided, walking tour of the most powerful engineering plant ever installed on a battleship. Learn how steam powered engines moved the massive ship at record breaking speeds and see the spaces crew members worked in. This hands-on walking tour is fun for all ages and allows guests to climb down seven stories into a fire room to see the huge boilers, an engine room to see the turbines and throttle wheels, and a one of the ship’s many steering positions.
$40 donation per adult.
Members: Register or sign-in above to receive your discounts.
For tickets, call 866-877-6262 x108.
Or click:
EVENING TURRET II TOUR
Join a knowledgeable tour guide in a 90-minute, family friendly, walking tour that takes guests through the five stories of one of Battleship New Jersey’s massive 16″ gun turrets. Visitors will get to stand in the armored gun house where the gun captain oversaw reloading procedures, explore the magazines where 1-ton shells and thousands of powder bags were stored, and pull the triggers in the plotting room where primitive but effective computers aimed the guns over the horizon. This fun for all ages experience includes many hands-on elements that let’s guests see and feel what it was like for a World War II crew member to fire the ship’s guns.
Admission is $40 for adults, $35 for Veterans, Children age 12 and under, and Seniors. $20 for Battleship NJ Members
Members: Register or sign-in above to receive your discounts.
Click below to purchase online:
Turret II Tour
Or call 866-877-6262 x108
The Camden County and Gloucester County Board of Commissioners invites all residents to the Battleship to reflect on the contributions of the men and women, past and present, who have faithfully served and lost their lives protecting our great nation.
This free ceremony, which includes live patriot music by Eastern High School Band, presentations and more, will take place in the heated fantail tent on the Battleship at 10am on Thursday, Dec. 7.