Battleship USS Iowa Museum

The Battleship USS Iowa Museum, located at 250 S Harbor Blvd, San Pedro, CA 90731, offers a unique and historic setting for meetings, conferences, and events. The venue features several function rooms that cater to various needs, each with its own distinct character and amenities.

Function Rooms and Capacities

• Full Tent Covering (60 x 50):

• This area provides a spacious outdoor space with full tent coverage, ideal for picnics, catered events, and meetings. It includes lighting, a stage, basic audio, and room for up to 26 tables with 260 white folding chairs. Additional enhancements like LED walls, heaters, cocktail tables, and a podium are also available.

• Wardroom:

• The Wardroom is the most formal setting, designed for crew dining. It features a spacious and open atmosphere with easy sightlines, making it suitable for speaking programs and award presentations. The room includes a fixed seating arrangement, a projector and screen for easy visibility, and basic audio. Additional TVs can be added for a fee.

• Crew’s Mess Deck:

• This venue is evocative of the chowtime experience for IOWA shipmates. It offers dozens of tables and generous interior space, perfect for casual dining, breakout groups, and fun gathering spots. The space comes with fixed seating arrangements and is best for creating a "real Navy feel." The adjoining kitchen and cafeteria-style serving lines add convenience for catered events.

• CPO Lounge & Mess:

• The CPO Lounge & Mess is a naval-themed event space that was once a dining room for Chief Petty Officers. It provides a unique setting for events with nautical decorations and large portholes with heavy brass fittings.

Services

• Lighting: Available in the full tent covering area.

• Stage: Available in the full tent covering area.

• Basic Audio: Available in the Wardroom and full tent covering area.

• LED Wall: Available in the full tent covering area.

• Heaters: Available in the full tent covering area.

• Cocktail Tables: Available in the full tent covering area.

• Podium: Available in the full tent covering area.

• Projector and Screen: Available in the Wardroom.

• Additional TVs: Can be added to the Wardroom for a fee.

• Adjoining Kitchen and Cafeteria-Style Serving Lines: Available in the Crew’s Mess Deck.

The Battleship USS Iowa Museum offers a versatile and historic setting for various events, with each function room tailored to meet different needs and preferences. The unique naval-themed spaces provide a memorable experience for guests, making it an ideal choice for meetings, conferences, and special events.