Now Hear This: Battleship Cove is open every day from 9am-5pm. Tickets may be purchased online or at the museum. The Maritime Museum is open from 10-3 every Wednesday-Sunday & Memorial Day May 30,2022.
Support and honor Vietnam Veterans by donating to our new exhibit, Vietnam: The Helicopter War.
Special Events:
Our Special Events are meant to outreach with the public, share our ships and their histories with those they fought to protect, and remember the service of our military personnel to the United States. We look forward to welcoming you aboard! For information on our Behind the Scenes Tours, please see our offerings on the Education page.
Father's Day
June 19, 2022
Let Dad be a kid again! Dads visiting Battleship Cove with their children on Father's Day will receive Free admission.
Korean War Day
June 25, 2022
Join Battleship Cove as we commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Reenactors will be on site in period uniforms providing demonstrations.
Active Military, Veterans, Guard and Reserve will be provided with free admission to Battleship Cove.
July 4th Fireworks
July 4, 2022
See the city of Fall River, MA fireworks display in honor of the 4th of July from the deck of the USS Massachusetts (BB-59).
Gates open at 7:30 PM. No bags, backpacks, coolers, alcoholic beverages, and other restrictions may apply.
Tickets are limited due to ongoing preservation work aboard the USS Massachusetts. SOLD OUT
Big Mamie Field Day
Not Currently Scheduled
Here is your chance to volunteer for a day and help preserve a WWII Battleship! Lunch and supplies are provided. Registration is required.
Vietnam Veterans Weekend
TBD; 9:00am - 5:00pm*
Help us honor those valiant men and women who fought during the Vietnam War during this weekend full of programming. Active Military, Veterans, Guard and Reserve will be provided with free admission. *Activities end at 1:00PM on August 15 due to a scheduled event rental.
World War II Weekend
TBD: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Help us honor those valiant men and women who fought during World War II during this weekend full of programming.
Active Military, Veterans, Guard and Reserve will be provided with free admission to Battleship Cove.
Rite of Reflection
September 11, 2022; 8:30AM
In the memory of the anniversary of the nation's deadliest attack, there will be a remembrance ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial site with a wreath casting and a 21-gun salute. The ceremony is open to the public.
Battleship Boo Bash
TBD
An event for the whole family! Participate in trick or treating, meet friendly costumed characters, and more! The last entry for Boo Bash is 6:00PM.
Registration is required.
JPK DD850 Field Day
TBD
Join veterans and volunteers in this popular Field Day weekend to help preserve a US Navy destroyer. Registration required.
Please contact Rich Angelini for details
Veteran's Day
November 11th; 9:00 - 5:00pm
Battleship Cove is honored to provide free admission to all Active Military, Veterans, Guard and Reserve on Veteran's Day, 11 November.
Pearl Harbor Anniversary
Every December 7th; 12:55 PM
Battleship Cove will commemorate the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor by hosting a ceremony December 7, at 12:55pm aboard the USS Massachusetts' Memorial Room. The ceremony is open to the public at no charge, but seating is limited.
Memorial Day Ceremony
2023; 12:00pm
Experience a traditional military observance, honoring the fallen and Gold Star Families and a 21-gun salute.
The ceremony is open to the public at no charge.
Memorial Day
2023
Active Military, Veterans, Guard and Reserve will be provided with free admission to Battleship Cove Memorial Day.
Photo ID required.
Annual and Special Events:
To learn more about our events or to make a reservation, please contact us at 508-678-1100 ext. 101 or contact us below for more information!