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Visitor Information

Visitor Information

School groups, veteran groups, and corporate groups can experience a discounted tour of our nation’s most decorated battleship! Visit our Group Tours page for more details.

Scout troops, youth organizations and families can spend a night aboard the Battleship.  Our award-winning Overnight program is available most weekends and sometimes during the week. Visit our Overnights page for more details.

Make your next event a historic one aboard the Battleship!  Birthday parties, meetings, cocktail receptions and more are available.  Add on guided tours, customized merchandise, even a gun shoot! Visit our Events page for more information.

Our crew is confident you’ll be amazed at the areas available to explore and the ongoing efforts to preserve and maintain this iconic national treasure. We’re ready for your family and friends to share the history and educational experiences offered at The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial. We look forward to your visit!

Tour Times
  • Battleship New Jersey is open for self-guided tours everyday* from 10am to 5:00pm with last boarding at 4:00pm
  • Guided tours are available daily at 12pm.
  • *The Battleship will be closed for tours typically on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Entering the Ship

To get on the ship, stay to the right and climb the stairs, or use the elevator behind the stairs. You then cross over a metal brow that rises and lowers with the tide connecting the pier stairs/elevator to the deck of the ship.

Ladders and Knee Knockers

Full tours of the Battleship New Jersey 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.

How To Dress

We advise guests to dress casually and wear comfortable walking or athletic shoes with non-skid soles. It is strongly suggested that high-heeled and open toe shoes or any article of clothing that might compromise safety be avoided while exploring the Big J. In addition, no backpacks can be worn aboard the ship. Please leave all backpacks or oversized bags in your car.

Carrying Infants

Front carriers are required for infants and toddlers. You will have to leave your stroller in our Visitor’s Center or in your car.

Visitors Center
BattleSHOP Souvenirs

The Battleshop is located landside inside the Visitors Center, and offers an assortment of Battleship gifts and merchandise, including USS New Jersey hats, models, books, themed plush animals, dog tags and more. Many of our items are made in the USA.

Shop Products
Black Dragon Café

The Black Dragon Cafe is located landside inside the Visitors Center and is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm when the Battleship is open for tours. Enjoy snacks, coffee, soft drinks and even cold beer — including Battleship Beer, a pilsner brewed by Farmers and Bankers Brewery, Salem County, NJ!

Restrooms
Lockers
Climate Controlled
Battleship Web Cams

Take in the sights from the deck of America’s most decorated battleship, no matter where you are. Our live webcams offer real-time views from around the Battleship New Jersey and across the Delaware River, capturing the ship, the Philadelphia skyline, and the ever-changing waterfront from multiple angles.

Explore live streams, panoramic views, and time-lapse videos that showcase daily life along the river, from quiet mornings to dramatic sunsets. Check back often for new perspectives, special moments, and archived time-lapse footage that brings the Battleship and its surroundings to life.

View Cams
Directions & Parking
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Directions to The Battleship

GPS Navigation Address

For our Parking and the Battleship:
10 Delaware Avenue, Camden, NJ 08103

For the Parking Garage:
100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ 08103

From South in NJ

Take I-295 North or Rte 55 North to Rte 42 North. Exit 42 North on to I-676 North. Take I-676 North to Martin Luther King Blvd exit 5A. Follow directions “From Martin Luther King Blvd.”

From North in NJ

Take NJ Turnpike South to Exit 4. After exit take Rte 73 North approximately a mile and exit on to I-295 South. Take I-295 South to the next exit – Rte 70 West. Follow Rte 70 West and signs for Benjamin Franklin Bridge on to Rte 30 West (Admiral Wilson Blvd.) Follow Rte 30 West to Martin Luther King Blvd exit (Before Benjamin Franklin Bridge). Follow directions “From Martin Luther King Blvd.”

From North in PA (with I-95 Closure)

Take PA Turnpike East to NJ. Take I-295 South Rte 70 West.  After exit take Rte 73 North approximately a mile and exit on to I-295 South. Take I-295 South to the next exit – Rte 70 West. Follow Rte 70 West and signs for Benjamin Franklin Bridge on to Rte 30 West (Admiral Wilson Blvd.) Follow Rte 30 West to Martin Luther King Blvd exit (Before Benjamin Franklin Bridge). Follow directions “From Martin Luther King Blvd.”

From Walt Whitman Bridge

Take I-95 or I-76 East to Walt Whitman Bridge. Exit Walt Whitman Bridge at first ramp follow signs to I-676 North. Take I-676 North to Martin Luther King Blvd. Exit 5A. Follow directions “From Martin Luther King Blvd.”

From Benjamin Franklin Bridge

Take 6th street and Broadway exit immediately off bridge. Take 6th St. to quick stop sign. Forward 1 block to Cooper St. Turn right (west) on Cooper and take it to Delaware Ave. Turn left (south) on Delaware Avenue. Follow to street dead ends at Clinton Street. Turn right and look for attendant. This is 100 Clinton St.

From Martin Luther King Blvd.

Take Martin Luther King Blvd. west toward Waterfront past Broadway and the Downtown area, turn left onto 3rd St. Take 3rd St. through first traffic light, bear right at next corner onto Clinton St. and proceed directly to black iron gate. Once at the gate, there will be a Battleship guard there. They will direct you to a parking space.

- Or - on Freedom Mortgage Pavilion event nights (heavy traffic)

Take Market St. right fork toward Downtown. Take Market (west) to Delaware. Turn left (south) on Delaware. Garage entrance will be on your right in two blocks. After parking, take elevator or stairs and exit facing the Aquarium across the street.

Public Transportation Directions

RiverLink Ferry

Ride the RiverLink from Penn’s Landing on the Philadelphia side!

The ferry runs seasonally, Memorial Day through Labor Day, from Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia to the Camden Waterfront. Then walk south following the Wiggins Park sidewalk around the Marina. For up-to-date schedules and information, visit www.riverlinkferry.org.

NJ Transit

Ride NJ TRANSIT’s RIVER LINE to the Battleship!

Exit at Entertainment Center and walk around the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. For information, rates and schedules visit njtransit.com or call 973-275-5555.

Patco

Take the PATCO Hi-Speed Rail to the Broadway/Rand Transportation Center station. You can take NJ Transit’s RiverLine to the Entertainment Center station to the Battleship.

Our Parking Locations

Preferred Parking

These parking spaces are located inside our gates off of Clinton Street, south of the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. They are footsteps from the ship!

Address: 100 Clinton Street, Camden, NJ 08103

VIP Parking is $20 per vehicle.  General Parking is $15  per vehicle.

Marina Lot

These parking spaces are located just off of Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.,  across the street from the 76ers Training Facility, just outside of the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.

Address: 62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ 08103

Parking is $15 per vehicle.

Special Accommodations

Limited handicapped accessible parking is available near the Preferred Parking area. Guests with physical disabilities are welcome to contact us in advance at 1-866-877-6262 ext. 108 to make special parking or drop-off arrangements.

Parking is $15 per vehicle.

Waterfront Garage

Parking is also available in the Waterfront Garage located on Delaware Avenue. It’s just a three block walk from the Garage to the Battleship New Jersey.

Address: 10 Delaware Avenue, Camden, NJ 08103

Hours of Operation: 5:30 A.M. to 8:00 PM Monday – Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday and Sunday

Parking is $11 per vehicle.

Shuttle Tramcar
Available for Overnight Encampments and special events.

Our tramcar shuttle is available during Battleship New Jersey events and typically on weekends from spring to fall. Suggested per person “donation” of $1 goes to support the Battleship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Battleship FAQS

The official name of the ship is Battleship New Jersey. Many crew that served on her referred to her as the “Big J”. Other nicknames include “BB 62” (for “Battleship # 62”) and “Black Dragon”.

The Battleship New Jersey is located on the Camden Waterfront in New Jersey near the Adventure Aquarium and the Freedom Mortgage Pavillion. The Camden Waterfront is directly across the Delaware River from Penn's Landing Philadelphia.
Click here for directions.

Absolutely! The ship is open to the public from 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM with last boarding at 4:00 PM every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. In the event of extreme weather please confirm with our website that we are open while planning your visit. Please keep in mind that the ship itself was designed for war, not for the general public and some areas of the museum may be difficult/impossible to access for those with mobility issues.

Limited parts of the ship are wheelchair accessible. The main deck exterior, anti-aircraft guns, and officer's ward room are all wheelchair accessible. Other parts of the ship may be difficult/impossible to access for those with mobility issues.

We ask that guests do not bring strollers, as limited parts of the ship are accessible. In addition, we ask that guests do not bring backpacks on board unless they are needed for medical reasons. We do have lockers in our Visitor's Center if any items need to be stowed away.

While we do not permit emotional support animals (ESAs) onboard, we do welcome vested, ADA-certified service animals with the appropriate documentation. This policy is in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which grants access rights specifically to service animals that are individually trained to perform tasks directly related to a person’s disability.

Tours cover many areas, and there are more spaces open on Battleship New Jersey than on any other battleship in the world. The tour includes the Bridge where the ship was steered from, the crew’s mess, the communication’s room and the berthing areas where the crew lived. Climb inside the massive 16 inch gun turret. Enter the Combat Engagement Center where you'll see a simulated launch of a tomahawk missile. The museum also has several exhibits that change periodically.

The battleship welcomes kids of all ages on board the ship. Keep in mind, the ship is generally not stroller-accessible and small children should be worn in a harness on their adult if they are unable to ascend/descend the stairs by themselves. There is a children's room on board designed for pre-school aged children that includes a miniature battleship that kids can play on, a replica of the ship's living quarters, uniforms they can try on, and much more. There is a Wellness Center next to the children's room with a changing table, outlet, and a comfortable chair for those that would like a private space for themselves or their children.

The museum does have a small café on the pier that offers an assortment of cold sandwiches, wraps, chips, candy, sodas and beer.

The tour goes both inside and outside. The inside of the ship does have air conditioning and heating. Dress appropriately to be outside for at least a portion of your tour but if you wish, you can explore only the inside of the ship and still have over a mile of ship to explore.

There are restrooms, we call them HEADS on board the ship in multiple places. There is also an accessible restroom in the Visitor's Center with changing stations.

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Yes. Photos, including flash photography, and videos are permitted on board for personal usage. Professional photography is permitted by appointment only, please reach out to events@battleshipnewjersey.org to schedule.

The safety, security, and privacy of the visitors, employees, volunteers and other persons at the Battleship NJ Museum and Memorial is a priority. As such, use of drones or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) within the waters and land of the Battleship NJ is strictly prohibited unless a request to operate a drone is received ten (10) days prior to date for the flight(s), and approval is issued in writing by the Battleship NJ. Please contact the Battleship NJ at 856-966-1652, extension 114, for inquires and requests. Drone Policy

The ship is available for both corporate and social events. From board meetings to Bar Mitzvahs, the Battleship New Jersey makes a unique venue for your special event. For more information, please reach out to events@battleshipnewjersey.org for more info.

Yes. You can support the Battleship by becoming a member, a volunteer or by donating. For more information on donating time or money, please visit our Support page.

Overnight FAQs

The Overnight Encampment program is a youth-oriented program open to families and youth groups like Boy and Girl Scouts. If you are interested in booking an adult group, please contact us to discuss your desired overnight event.

A group can be as small as two people, as long as one of those two is a child between the ages of 5 and 18.

Up to 200 people can participate in an encampment.

The minimum age is 5. That is not flexible–no one under 5 can participate in an overnight encampment.

The Battleship New Jersey reserves the right to cancel an Overnight Encampment in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as severe weather, power outages, the encampment fails to meet the 50-person requirement, etc. If severe weather is forecast, we recommend contacting our Overnight Encampment Office at 856-966-1652 x 203. After 1:00 PM the day of your scheduled overnight you can call 609-868-4166. Generally, cancellations would be announced the day before your overnight via a phone call to the person who booked the overnight. That person is your primary contact and all correspondence should go through them.

Yes, the encampment takes place in various berthing spaces that were used during the 1980's.

Best advice is to dress in layers and be mindful of the weather. Umbrellas are not advisable for the tour route—you will be climbing up ladders that will require both hands being free. If the weather looks like it may rain, bring a waterproof jacket and hat. Also remember it is frequently windy up on deck. Sneakers or rubber-soled flat shoes are best for walking and climbing, and skirts and dresses should be avoided. The inside of the ship is climate controlled, so it's warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Each Camper MUST bring a Sleeping bag or a blanket, a sheet and a pillow.

Yes, you may bring a CPAP machine on the Ship We do have electrical outlets in the berthing areas. We recommend that you bring an extension cord rated for your specific unit.

Group Tour FAQs

If you're interested in booking a group tour, please fill out our Group Visit Inquiry Form below. If you have any questions, you can also reach out by phone (856) 966-1652, ext. 222 or email groups@battleshipnewjersey.org.

Group Visit Inquiry Form

Once we receive the following information and confirm your reservation, we will send a contract via Adobe Sign. The deposit must be received by the due date specified in the contract to retain your reservation.

Should you need to cancel your group’s original visit for any reason, we are more than happy to work with you to arrange a mutually agreeable date and time when your group can visit. If this does not prove possible, tickets will be provided and honored individually for one year.

You should plan to arrive with your group 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. For touring purposes, large groups will be divided into smaller groups of approximately 15 (including chaperones).

Please be sure to bring your lunches (if applicable), any necessary medications, and any remaining money for the experience.

For your safety and that of other visitors, we ask that you do not bring backpacks or large photography equipment. If you will be bringing an infant, it is recommended that the child be in a front carrier to ensure the baby’s head will not be hit on any low overheads. Additionally, please note that if you bring a stroller or carriage, you must leave it at the entrance gate while aboard the ship.

Buses may drop off passengers near the entrance gate to the ship, located at 100 Clinton Street. The bus may then proceed to the Marina Parking Lot adjacent to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Parking at the Marina Lot is free.

Jason’s Kids Kompartment

Pre-school children can enjoy Jason’s Kids Kompartment, presented by Lockheed-Martin.  This space offers a safe and fun area for younger kids to play.  The space features a small boat for kids to captain, a play galley area, Sixers basketball, blocks, coloring books and more!  The Kids Kompartment is located along the green route.

Book Your Stay
Local Accommodations
Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront

Just a 10 minute walk away from the Battleship New Jersey. Battleship New Jersey and Hilton Garden Inn have partnered on a new package. This exciting package will offer visitors the following:

  • Upgraded Room offering a view of the Delaware River
  • Complimentary Parking
  • Complimentary Breakfast for 2
  • 2 Self-Guided tickets to Battleship New Jersey (Simply present your vouchers upon arrival)

1 Penn St, Camden, NJ 08102    |    (856) 756-0070

Accessibility

Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any accessibility concerns at L.Jones@battleshipnewjersey.org

  • Our main deck tour option that is roughly 45 mins and full of valuable information.
  • There are wheelchair accessible elevators under the forward and aft entry stairs to provide access to the battleship.
  • Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available as well as gender neutral restrooms with baby changing tables.
  • Chairs and benches are located around the ship to allow people to sit and rest.
  • Service animals are welcome aboard that are ADA-certified. It is unlikely that they can negotiate the steep ladders, we recommend they only do the main deck tour that that decision is at your own discretion. (We do not permit emotional support animals (ESAs) on board. This policy is in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which grants access rights specifically to service animals that are individually trained to perform tasks directly related to a person’s disability.)
  • Reveille! Sensory Friendly Days. A relaxed opening suitable for families that would benefit from a quieter museum experience. Additional hands-on programs will be going on and a modified tour route will be available to those wishing to avoid the battleship’s stairs. A quiet room will be open to any that wish to use it. Check our calendar for exact days. If your group would benefit from a more relaxed experience on other days, please e-mail L.Jones@battleshipnewjersey.org to set up a special tour.
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