Buses are required to park in the designated area. Directional signs are posted in the parking lot marking which bays are to be used. The tour is self-guided, therefore groups may tour at their own pace by following the blue and white tour signs. It is recommended that your group plan for at least a two hour visit. The Memorial has a large store with many inexpensive items.
Students are welcome to shop when their tour has been completed.
The shop permits groups of 10 supervised students into the shop for approximately 5 minutes. This restriction is especially important with larger classes. A sequencing of groups can be worked out with a Ship's Store supervisor to help your group remain on schedule. The presentation uses historic and contemporary slides to cover the role of the battleship during World War II, the guns, the ship as a floating city, and how the ship was saved from scrapping. Please call prior to your visit to reserve this presentation with the Museum Services Director, Kim Sincox.