Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial

Battleship New Jersey Museum is a naval vessel on the Delaware River that operates as a museum with multiple decks containing original equipment and exhibits. The crew quarters, command center, and other work areas show how the ship was structured and operated.

The ship was built and served in multiple wars over several decades before being converted to a museum in 2001. Its long active service reflects the history of the American Navy in the second half of the 20th century.

The ship preserves stories of sailors who served aboard through photographs, documents, and personal belongings that reveal what daily life was like for the crew. Visitors can explore these collections and understand the human experience of those who worked on the vessel.

Visitors can explore the ship on their own or book guided tours to see different areas. The vessel sits on the Delaware River bank and is easily accessible by public transportation or car.

The museum offers visitors the chance to spend the night in authentic crew quarters using the same bunks that sailors occupied during the ship's active years. This experience gives a direct sense of what life aboard was like when the vessel was operational.

Location: Camden

Inception: March 8, 2008

Website: http://battleshipnewjersey.org

GPS coordinates: 39.93940,-75.13310

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42