Battleship Cove, the world's largest historic naval ship exhibit.

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Battleship Cove invites you to step back in time to 1939-45 and witness more than fifty fully uniformed WW2 re-enactors representing the US Armed Forces, French Resistance, Nationalist Chinese, German Army and more, as they showcase authentic equipment, weapons, and vehicles from history’s deadliest war. Meet an Australian RAAF Lancaster bomber pilot, listen to tales of the Navy Seabees on Iwo Jima, and learn what it was like to charge the volcanic beaches of the Pacific as a US Marine.

All special programs are FREE with paid admission and will take place rain or shine.

The Bay Stater is free with membership!

CARRYING ON A TRADITION: Did you know that the wartime crew of the Massachusetts published a ship's newspaper? It was called the Bay Stater, and today, Battleship Cove continues this tradition by publishing the Bay Stater news journal , free with all of our Museum Membership packages. This attractive quarterly publication keeps membes updated on Battleship Cove's events and programs, and includes exclusive interviews with leadership figures like Sentaor John McCain, and US Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi. Additionally, the Bay Stater keeps you current on all our ship restoration projects, and gives you a behind-the-scenes perspective on our staff and museum leaders.

Click here to browse a sample issue.*

*Adobe Reader required. Click here to download this simple program for free.

PIER LEADERSHIP: Sponsors are the bedrock of the Battleship Cove Community Boating Program. Now entering its tenth season, BCCB is poised to deliver its offerings to an even broader audience.

Follow this link to learn how you, your company, or your foundation can support this blossoming youth sailing program!

SAVE $1 OFF ADMISSION: Save one dollar per person when you visit by redeeming this coupon! Up to five (5) visitors. General admission only. Cannot be combined with other discounts, programs or promotions.

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Battleship Cove is a member of the Historic Naval Ships Association.