Celebrate the American spirit by hosting a special event at the USS IOWA on the LA Waterfront, the West Coast’s only battleship experience. Battleship IOWA served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Cold War; hosted three United States presidents; and was named the 2013 museum ship of the year by SSHSA.
The ship has earned the nicknames Big Stick and the Battleship of Presidents over the years due to its long and illustrious career. IOWA offers unique indoor and outdoor locations for an event that range from the exclusive President Franklin D. Roosevelt Captains Cabin to the flight deck.
An event aboard the IOWA will leave a memorable, emotionally-charged impression on your guests.
Whether it is a formal dinner, a casual banquet, or a fabulous meeting, our commitment to the environment and the finesse to exceed expectations will make your event special. Every catered affair at the Battleship IOWA is a one-of-a-kind experience that furnishes more than food and fun—it creates the kind of memories that will endure long after your last guest departs.
The ship has earned the nicknames Big Stick and the Battleship of Presidents over the years due to its long and illustrious career. IOWA offers unique indoor and outdoor locations for an event that range from the exclusive President Franklin D. Roosevelt Captains Cabin to the flight deck.
An event aboard the IOWA will leave a memorable, emotionally-charged impression on your guests.
Whether it is a formal dinner, a casual banquet, or a fabulous meeting, our commitment to the environment and the finesse to exceed expectations will make your event special. Every catered affair at the Battleship IOWA is a one-of-a-kind experience that furnishes more than food and fun—it creates the kind of memories that will endure long after your last guest departs.
Venue Capacity
Space | Max. Reception Capacity | Max. Seated Capacity | Sq. Feet | Floor Plan |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pierside | 1500 | 800 | ||
Fantail | 1500 | 800 | ||
President's Verandah | 280 | 220 | ||
FDR/Captains Cabin | 70 | 14 | ||
Bow | 290 | 280 | ||
Crew Mess | 133 | 133 | ||
Officers Wardroom | 158 | 70 |