Now Hear This: Battleship Cove is open 7 days a week 9am-5pm. Tickets may be purchased online or at the museum. The Maritime Museum is open Wednesday- Sunday 10am-3pm.
The USS Lionfish is currently closed for planned preservation work.
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.
Battleship Boo Bash
October 13, 20, and 27, 2023
An event for the whole family! Participate in trick or treating, meet friendly costumed characters, and more! All tickets are timed tickets. The last entry for Boo Bash is 7:00PM.
Advanced ticket purchase is required. Tickets are available here.
Veteran's Day
November 11th; 9:00 - 4:00pm
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
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.
Korean War Day
TBD
Join Battleship Cove as we commemorate the anniversary 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.
Mother's Day
May 14, 2023
Let Mom be a kid again! Mom's visiting Battleship Cove with their children on Mother's Day will receive Free admission.
Memorial Day
May 29, 2023
Active Military, Veterans, Guard and Reserve will be provided with free admission to Battleship Cove Memorial Day.
Photo ID required.
Memorial Day Ceremony
May 29, 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.
Vietnam Veterans Weekend
TBD
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.
Women in The Military
TBD
Learn more about how women served during WWII.
Father's Day
June 18, 2023
Let Dad be a kid again! Dads visiting Battleship Cove with their children on Father's Day will receive Free admission.
July 4th Fireworks
TBD
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 available here.
Swing Dace
September 2, 2023
Join us on the Battleship for 1940s swing dance featuring the Satin Dollz.
Advance ticket purchase required. Tickets are available here.
August Adventures
August 6, 2023
Free admission day sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation.
Gate open at 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM
Last Admission for this day is 3:00 PM
World War II Weekend
September 2 & 3
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, 2023; 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.
Annual and Special Events:
To learn more about our events or to make a reservation, please contact us at 508-678-1100 ext. 123 or contact us below for more information!