Dry Dock Tours

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Saturday June 1

1:45 PM  –  2:45 PM

The Battleship New Jersey offers a unique opportunity to experience a tour of the world's greatest battleship. Visitors can now also take part in the rare and exciting Dry Dock Tours, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the ship's maintenance and restoration. During these tours, guests will walk around the exterior hull  and have the chance to witness the ship out of the water, observe the ongoing restoration work, and learn about the history and significance of the vessel. This exclusive experience offers a fascinating insight into the maintenance of such a historic and iconic ship, making it a must-see for military history enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in naval heritage.

Please Note:

  • Dry Dock Tours are not eligible for museum discounts.
  • Fees are non-refundable.
  • This tour takes place on site at the Philadelphia Navy Yard - 

    5195 SOUTH 19TH STREET

    PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19112

  • This tour is not accessible and climbing stairs is required to get into and out of the worksite, including 75 stairs into and 75 stairs out of the dock. 
  • This is an active, outdoor worksite. Please dress accordingly including: steel-toed shoes and sturdy pants. Tour fee includes a commemorative branded hard hat and eye protection. 

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Residents of California: Please call the Ticket Office to purchase (  (866) 877-6262 ext 109). Credit card payments in CA are currently down. We are working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible.