Battleship New Jersey

Category: Museum

Address: 100 Clinton St, Camden, NJ 08103, USA

Phone: +18569661652

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–4PM

Monday: 10AM–4PM

Tuesday: 10AM–4PM

Wednesday: 10AM–4PM

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Jay B

Oct 24, 2022

Incredible day out! My girlfriend and I did the entire tour. The tour guides were really helpful and informative and alot for fun. Highly recommended if you ever visit Philly!

Avia Bar Kochva

Oct 23, 2022

What a wonderful experience! The battleship is a real life museum , a lot of interesting facts and events that took place during WW2 make you feel so Patriot and proud! A lot of the crow working there are vats which make your experience even more realistic. You can walk through the all ship, well organized, definitely can spend 4 5 hours there. Suggestion:adding the voices of the soldiers inside the ship during the tour well make it even better. Fact: if you donate 50$ they'll let you shot one of the cannons. Parking: 10$ , ticket 25$ adult

Rolf Shmidt

Oct 22, 2022

I have seen all capital ships except for the USS Missouri and I have to say that USS New Jersey is the ship I like the most. Sure, it doesn't have all the money San Diego can lavish on the Midway, it doesn't have the fancy recordings of the USS Lexington's dentist's office and it doesn't have a cross section of a gun turret like the USS Alabama but I had the best visit ever here. Few people, I showed up early in the morning and I was the only one basically. The explanatory panels are very well made and you get to visit the entire ship. The ship is so close to Philadelphia and yet so far as it is on the other side of the Delaware River in NJ but if you dare cross the bridge and step into Camden, the ship is absolutely wonderful.

James Bramblett

Oct 21, 2022

Love visiting history ..to think of all the veterans who went to war served on one of the most decorated ships in us history was awesome

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Questions & Answers

Is there any special deals for a veteran who was stationed on the ship during the Vietnam war?

Sharon Hicks | Oct 25, 2018
Brian Todd | Oct 25, 2018

Free admission! Thank you for your service!

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Is parking available?

timothy kinyua | Oct 25, 2018
Stuart Mcconney | Oct 25, 2018

All of the above is great parking advice.

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You know this ship history?

蔡Loui | Oct 25, 2018
someone person | Oct 25, 2018

The new jersey first served in 1944 for world war 2, and last served in the 80's by Lebanon and Beirut. It is the most decorated battleship in US history and was one of the last active battleships in the world. If you want to know more, I encourage you to visit, I had a great time.

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Are crew members allowed in berthing, mess decks and engine rooms?

Bobby Anderson | Oct 25, 2018
Battleship New Jersey | Oct 25, 2019

If you served aboard the USS New Jersey, you get a complimentary tour, which includes the berthing areas and mess deck. We will also bring you to the crew members' signing wall and, if safe, will take you you berthing area. We are currently restoring the engine rooms and hope to have it open for guests in the upcoming month. You can learn about the progress of the Engineering tour at our website at www.battleshipnewjersey.org.

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I was assigned to BB62 when it was in the process of being commissioned, I was actually living in barges next to the ship while I was in the navy, do I still get in free with tour?

robert lundy | Oct 25, 2019
Allen Henderzahs | Oct 25, 2019

I also lived on the barges while in Long Beach until commissioning. You get to go back and visit for free, I have done it 3 times.

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Are restaurants inside?

Enrique Pena | Oct 25, 2019
Brett Bussart | Oct 25, 2019

There is a mess hall, where they serve a pre-selected meal and a snack bar where they sell pretzels and hot dogs, chips, drinks, etc. They had coffee, hot water for tea and hot chocolate, and water available for free.

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Was stationed on USS New Jersey from 1984 to 1987..... a fine ship. Auxiliaries Division, "A-Gang"

Steve Redeker | Oct 25, 2019
Calvin Fletcher | Oct 25, 2019

Hi buddy calvin fletcher

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Does it opens around Christmas? If not, I want to know the date it opens on late December and early January.

邓博元 | Oct 25, 2019
Chris Estrada | Oct 25, 2019

It's open almost all year round from 9:30am to 3pm. That includes Christmas and New Year's day.

How much is the tour

George Owens | Oct 25, 2017
Patti Nelson Saucier | Oct 25, 2017

The self guided tour is 21.95, but if you go on Wednesday (i think) you save $2.00, but you cannot buy these tickets in advance. Check website for further details. Well worth the money

What are the heavy canvas covers around the 16 inch guns called

Bob Szabo | Oct 24, 2021
Chuck Benslay | Oct 24, 2021

Those are called Tampions.

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Paid or free

Tony Davila | Oct 24, 2021
Jose Santiago | Oct 24, 2021

It costs $25 per person

What are the hours to n Good Friday?

Marcia McCoy | Oct 25, 2019
Battleship New Jersey | Oct 25, 2019

The Battleship New Jersey is open for tours on Good Friday and Easter Sunday at 9:30am with the last tour of the day departing at 3pm. Families can enjoy face painting, temporary tattoos, and balloons creations as part of a tour on Friday, April 19 from 10am to 2pm.

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What is the range of the new Jersey

Lawrence Michels | Oct 25, 2018
someone person | Oct 25, 2018

The big 16 inch guns (the main ones) can fire up to 23 miles

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Why is there no difference from uss iowa and new jersey

Dewi Kumala Sari | Sep 24, 2022
Virgil Hollender | Sep 24, 2022

They are the same class of ship, so they were made almost exactly the same. So was the USS Missouri.

What languages are available for the audio tour?

Leila S | Aug 25, 2022
Ryan “HugMyTibbers” Kwon | Aug 25, 2022

English for sure

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Is dslr camera allowed?

Gargee Chowdhury | Aug 25, 2022
Mitchell Bauer | Aug 25, 2022

Yes

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What fuel was used

Paul Murter | Jul 26, 2022
Will Hawe | Jul 26, 2022

From the tour docent - originally bunker C. Then after the recommission Naval fuel oil

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Is Avenel NJ nearCamden NJ ?

Lillie James | Oct 24, 2021
Ryan Randell | Oct 24, 2021

Avenel is up North, about an hour from Camden

I am confined to a walker can i just come onboard and take a tour on the main deck? Thanks Bob B

Bob Baker | Oct 24, 2021
Bartolome Mila de la Roca | Oct 24, 2021

You can use a elevator to get the external/main deck, but you can't go to inside

Can i take came to take picture

Great Deal | Oct 24, 2021
Battleship New Jersey | Oct 24, 2021

Yes. You can take photos and videos of the Battleship during your tour. Just please stand stationary when taking photos and videos. Thanks!

How much is the admission to this museum?

Guillermo J. Avellan Jr. (TJ) | Oct 24, 2020
Kathryn Hashem | Oct 24, 2020

It is about 25 bucks at the door.

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How much is the entrance fee.?

John Dexter Espadero | Oct 24, 2020
내가나가거나내가이기거나 | Oct 24, 2020

Um sorry I'm not sure but I was use the a app pass ticket in the go city pass. that's a good. Likes a city pass

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Hi. Is this for free?

Daniel Perez | Oct 24, 2020
MICHAEL DAVIDSON | Oct 24, 2020

No. It is 18 dollars per adult which includes admission to both ships.

Is it free to go inside the ship and explore or you have to pay first to get in?

Jessica Gonzalez | Oct 25, 2019
Battleship New Jersey | Oct 25, 2019

You will need to pay for a ticket. We have several tours -- guided and audio tours -- as well as group rates for schools, adults, veterans and seniors. Check out the website -- www.battleshipnewjersey.org -- for a list of tours and prices.

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Does the riverline take you here

Kyra Butler | Oct 25, 2019
Craig Buffington | Oct 25, 2019

Yes there is a stop nearby

What is a typical amount of time needed to complete a self guided tour?

Jeremy Elliott | Oct 25, 2019
Kimberly Corley | Oct 25, 2019

It takes about 1.5 hours.

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Is their discount tickets for Seniors/Veterans?

Lourdes Burgos | Oct 25, 2019
A K | Oct 25, 2019

Yes there is

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Where do you park?

William Kirst | Oct 25, 2019
Fred Fivecoat | Oct 25, 2019

ADA lot is close. Cost $10 even for Disabled Vet

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Are small backpacks allowed? Like an 18in. by 20in. bag?

Bill Dilorenzo | Oct 25, 2019
Battleship New Jersey | Oct 25, 2019

Backpacks are not allowed on the Battleship. They are a safety risk when you go up and down ladders during a tour. We request that you leave backpacks and bags in your car, but if you bring them here. you can check them in lockers in the Visitors Center. Thanks!

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how much is tickets

neha priya | Oct 25, 2019
A l Vijayalakshmi | Oct 24, 2020

18 or 20 Dollars I think so

How long has the battleship been around

Isabella Miller | Oct 25, 2019
someone person | Oct 25, 2019

It was completed around the end of ww2, 1944 i think, and served till the 80's, with its last tour occurring during the UN intervention in lebanon

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Is it true that this ship is the biggest warship?

Anna kristiani Br Sembiring | Oct 25, 2019
Brett Bussart | Oct 25, 2019

The Iowa class battleships were the largest battleships ever built in the US. Besides the New Jersey, there were also the Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin battleships. Together they were the largest battleships in the US Fleet.

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How much for get inside?

Jully Walls | Oct 25, 2019
Richard W. | Oct 25, 2019

it depends on the kind of tour you want to take or if you want to stay overnight. Check the website www.battleshipnewjersey.org

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My Best friend and I are both Navy vets ( tin can sailors). Is it free for us to take a tour on Monday for veterans day? Also what do we need to bring for proof??

Harry Wall | Oct 25, 2019
Avert H | Oct 25, 2019

Veteran's Day is Sunday. the ship's website says they have a program on Sunday and the entry fee is by donation for veterans, any they wish to pay.

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Do you take Marine uniforms? I believe it was worn in the 50's by jet fighter pilot.

Bill Gilbert | Oct 25, 2018
Edward Farrell | Oct 25, 2018

They will accept most any donation appropriate to her service dates.

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Can you rent a party of 50 ppl there

Surlena Verdell | Oct 25, 2018
chris ferrugi | Oct 25, 2018

I would call can talk to someone

Was the New Jersey involved in any way in the Pueblo incident in 1968?

George Scott | Oct 25, 2018
Battleship New Jersey | Oct 25, 2019

No. However, we've had crewmembers from the Pueblo aboard for a tour before.

Do they have wheel chairs available?

Sharon Hicks | Oct 25, 2018
Andrew Smith | Oct 25, 2018

You can get a wheel chair up to the main deck but that would be about it.

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Is there Air Conditioning

Elaine Fuchs | Oct 25, 2018
Jim Blount | Oct 25, 2018

Yes

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Parking for handicap

Kevin Parks | Oct 25, 2018
Thomas Sheakoski | Oct 25, 2018

Yes

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Will it be good to visit with baby?

bhaumik patel | Oct 25, 2018
Neal Scocimara | Oct 25, 2018

That could be difficult. If you carried the baby maybe.

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Are there tours during rain?

Jack Woodall | Oct 25, 2018
Thomas Sheakoski | Oct 25, 2018

Ofcoarse its a battleship

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Is it strong still?

skatervlogs 1709 | Oct 25, 2018
Michael Ross | Oct 25, 2018

To refute Mr. Schaub's answer (IMHO), the USS New Jersey was one of four IOWA-class battleships built during WW2 (USS Missouri, USS Iowa, USS New Jersey, USS Wisconsin). Technically, yes they are now obsolete, but a great deal of controversy still exists. Costs to modernize & upgrade the Missouri & Wisconsin, last deployed in the 1991 Gulf War, raised questions about cost & relevance of the battleship in modern naval warfare. The need for 16" guns & numerous other heavy armaments versus missiles & drones, and vulnerability of the Iowa-class is clear. IMHO, the need for the battleship is still legitimate because it is potentially a massive platform for deployment of ultra-modern heavy weaponry (i.e. rail gun). Nonetheless, nothing today exists that is stronger, tougher, and capable of delivering sheer firepower than these. It may take 18-24 months to modernize, but if you needed one & didn't have it, it would take 5 years to build from scratch.

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New year's Eve tips? Going to 6 pm fireworks.

Nora George | Oct 25, 2018
Eric Schaub | Oct 25, 2018

Bring a backpack with extra clothing! There is a lot more rooms then you would think in the inside. Steps are very narrow and if you are tall you will hit your head at some point so bring something for a headache! Enjoy!!

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How much for entrance

Diane Morrison | Oct 25, 2018
Mike G | Oct 25, 2018

Adult is 21.95 Child 5-11 is 17.00 Veteran and or senior 62+ 17.00 4 or under free Hope this helps

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Was this ship nuclear Power

dad podymaitis | Oct 25, 2018
Mike G | Oct 25, 2018

No it was not nuclear powered but could hold a nuclear weapon.

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Can I see the engine room?

dan donahue | Oct 25, 2017
Patti Nelson Saucier | Oct 25, 2017

Yes! On the self guuded tour you can. Very informative

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