Battleship New Jersey, or BB62, was built at the Philadelphia Shipyard and launched Dec. 7, 1942, exactly one year after the Pearl Harbor attacks brought the United States into World War II. After a long history culminating in her decommissioning in the 1990s, Battleship New Jersey opened as a museum and memorial in October 2001. Nearly 20 years later, the battleship still acts as a great spot for education and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Visiting the ship without any special plans or goals is pretty simple. Depending on which season you want to visit, the battleship is open different hours. No matter which season, guests can take self-guided tours when the ship is open. Before boarding the actual ship, guests are encouraged to stop by the visitor center to meet with tour guides, use the bathroom and get situated. Typically the ship closes around 3 p.m. each day, except for the summer months, when it closes at 5 p.m.
You can find and visit the ship at its home in Camden, New Jersey. For those driving, there is plenty of parking nearby. If you live locally and want to visit the ship, there are also plenty of public transportation options available, like Riverlink Ferry, PATCO high-speed rail and New Jersey Transit.
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