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Now Hear This: Battleship Cove is open 7 days a week 9am-4pm. Tickets may be purchased online or at the museum. The Maritime Museum is open Friday- 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.
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.
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Holiday Tea
December 10, 2023 10:00 AM- 11:30 PM
Join us for a holiday tea at the Fall River Maritime Museum. Enjoy tea, scones, mini sandwiches and mini cupcakes with your friends and family.
Advanced ticket purchase required. Purchase tickets here.
Breakfast with Santa
December 16, 2023
Come join us for Breakfast with Santa. Enjoy a pancake breakfast with your family and have an opportunity to get photos with Santa.
Advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets are available here.
Winter Break Workshops
December 27,28 and 29, 2023
Join us during winter break for various exciting workshops recommended for kids of all ages. Each workshop is only $5 additional to regular general admission tickets.
Advance ticket purchase is required. Tickets are available here.
Holiday Break At Battleship Cove
December 26-29, 2023
Free Admission for Kids 12 and under during school break. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are available here.
Mother's Day
May 12, 2024
Let Mom be a kid again! Mom's visiting Battleship Cove with their children on Mother's Day will receive Free admission.
Korean War Day
2024 Dates 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.
Memorial Day
May 27, 2024
Active Military, Veterans, Guard and Reserve will be provided with free admission to Battleship Cove Memorial Day.
Photo ID required.
Memorial Day Ceremony
May 27, 2024; 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.
Swing Dace
2024 Date TBD
Join us on the Battleship for 1940s swing dance.
Father's Day
June 16, 2024
Let Dad be a kid again! Dads visiting Battleship Cove with their children on Father's Day will receive Free admission.
Women in The Military
2024 Date TBD
Learn more about how women served during WWII.
Vietnam Veterans Weekend
2024 Dates 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.
July 4th Fireworks
2024 Date 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.
World War II Weekend
August 31, 2024- September 1, 2024
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, 2024; 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
2024 Dates TBD
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.
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!
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