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.
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 … Continued
Tastes Like Miller Time on the Battleship New Jersey! Join us Saturday Feb. 11th at 12 noon to toast the Eagles in the big game!!! A free Miller Lite to every adult! We’ll toast to … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Did you know that the USS New Jersey had the privilege of being commanded by the first African-American Admiral in the U.S. Navy. In 1996, Admiral J. Paul Reason was awarded the rank of 4-star … Continued
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 … Continued
This March, the American Red Cross New Jersey Region is honoring those who make its mission possible during the 80th annual American Red Cross Month celebration — a national tradition that began in 1943 when … Continued
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 … Continued
On Friday, April 7, families can enjoy face painting, temporary tattoos and balloon creations, performed by Bonbon’s Parties and Events, for all kids in the Wardroom, part of the Fire Power Tour! And pre-school children … Continued
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 … Continued
Car Show on the Battleship, Saturday, April 22, 10am to 2pm Rain Date: Saturday, April 29 Experience classic cars on the Battleship pier, landside in VIP parking and in lot #1, across from the Freedom … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Thank you sponsors and ticket buyers! The Adm. Halsey Awards Dinner is sold out. We appreciate the support of everyone who sponsored and bought a ticket to this event. All proceeds go to the on-going … Continued
The Battleship is excited to have commissioned Camden artist William Butler to create a unique artwork of his impression of the Battleship New Jersey. William has been working on the painting, which will be unveiled … Continued
Big Guns Cornhole Tournament on the Battleship! Saturday, May 13 Keystone State Cornhole Association will again hold a tournament on the decks of the Battleship! Food and bar service will be available. Proceeds from each … Continued
Pull the trigger and fire a salute from the Battleship’s Saluting Gun on Saturday, May 13 from 12pm to 2pm. Just a $50 donation to fire a salute! Purchase your ticket at the Battleship Ticket … Continued
May’s Fleet Talk, a year-long lecture series, presented by Independence Seaport Museum and the Battleship New Jersey, will feature 125th Manila Bay Anniversary Roundtable Discussion. The event, which will take place on May 13th at … Continued
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 … Continued
The International Churchill Society, Churchill Society of Pennsylvania, Chartwell Affinity Club of the Union League of Philadelphia, and the Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial cordially invite you to our inaugural Winston Churchill Victory Gala … Continued
The Battleship will be the end point of the annual Heores Wreath Motorcycle Ride on Sunday, May 21 Several hundred bikes will park on the pier and landside. Riders will enjoy a self-guided tour of … Continued
In conjunction with the Anniversary of the New Jersey’s Commissioning Ceremony on May 23, the Battleship will also unveil 22 new banners of Heroes who served or helped our military from our region. The new … Continued
USS New Jersey Commissioning Anniversary/Veteran Banners Unveiling Tuesday, May 23, 11am The Battleship will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Commissioning of the USS New Jersey and the unveiling of new banners honoring veterans from … Continued
The Battleship will team up with Camden County and the Knights of Columbus to host a free ceremony to remember our military heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The ceremony will take … Continued
The Battleship New Jersey will hold a ceremony on the history of Flag Day, as well as a live demonstration of the proper way to retire a tattered US flag. This free event will take … Continued
The 11th annual Camden Residents Scholarship Awards Dinner will take place in the Officers’ Wardroom on Thursday, June 15 at 6pm. This dinner will award students who reside in Camden with $2000 scholarships — an … Continued
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
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
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
Experience the amazing view of the fireworks over the Delaware River on Saturday, July 1. Live music by the 999 Reasons Band, face painting for kids, food concessions, bar service and the best view of … Continued
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