We provide programs for teachers, students, and parents to explore our ship's history and its connections to various subjects, offering over 80 years of engaging learning experiences.
Speech Contest Opportunity - "What Can I Do For Peace?" 2025
Where History Comes to Life!
Explore over 80 years of history on the Battleship Missouri with an engaging educational program and experiences. We offer a number of programs for teachers, students, and parents to learn about different subjects and how they relate to our ship. We also have guided tours for our education groups, featuring the Mighty Mo's role in World War II, the Korean War, and Operation Desert Storm. Come aboard the biggest classroom you'll ever encounter!
Click here to view the Education Brochure.
Hours
Our ship hours are daily from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Overnight Encampments run from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. seven days a week, depending on availability. Our Virtual Learning Programs' hours are negotiable based on time differences between locations. For more information, please call (808) 455-1600 ext. 253 or email us.
Speech Contest Opportunity - "What Can I Do For Peace?" 2025
As part of our 80th Anniversary of the End of WWII Commemoration Events, the Battleship Missouri Memorial hosts a speech contest for High School Students (Grades 9-11). Speech submissions will be accepted until April 25, 2025, and then the finalists will be announced on May 5, 2025. Awards include participation in the 80th Anniversary of the End of WWII Commemoration in September 2025, features on our website and social media channels, and more!
For more information, visit the webpage for the Speech Contest under our "Bring the Ship to You" section or click here.
Financial Assistance
To learn more about financial assistance, please click here.
Contact
Jared Ludlow, Education Manager at (808) 455-1600 ext. 250
jaredl@ussmissouri.org
Educational group tours, guided or self-guided
Programs on the Ship
We offer guided and self-guided tours for education groups.
The USS Missouri Robotics program lets students design and program LEGO® robots for Naval-inspired missions, combining STEM learning with a unique...
The Overnight Encampment lets youth groups experience life aboard the Battleship Missouri, with activities focused on teamwork, history, and leadership,...
Stowing Supplies engages grades 2-3 students in a hands-on activity aboard the USS Missouri, combining math skills with real-world problem-solving as...
The Dental Health program for grades K-1 combines oral health lessons with a USS Missouri tour, including its restored dental clinic.
The Boy Scout Merit Badge program aboard the USS Missouri immerses Scouts in history while they work on American Heritage badge requirements, deepening...
Journey with the Stars immerses 4th graders in Hawaiian history and navigation, blending Polynesian voyaging and modern techniques aboard the USS Missouri.
Bring the Ship to you
FAQs
Education
See the limits set for each program based on CDC and DOE guidelines due to COVID-19.
The guided tour lasts 35 minutes but, allow an additional 30 minutes to explore the entire ship.
Contact us for program cost.
We accept cash, check, credit cards or purchase order.
Ask us for the complete Encampment Guidebook which covers what to and what not to bring.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available for schools, covering up to 50% of...
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Anchor School Program
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Pearl Harbor Explorer
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Sacrifice for Freedom
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Our ship hours are daily from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Overnight Encampments run from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. seven days a week depending on availability. For our Virtual Learning Programs, hours are negotiable based on time differences between both locations. For more information, please call (808) 455-1600 ext. 253 or email us.
Financial Assistance
To learn more about financial assistance, please click here.
Contact
Jared Ludlow, Education Manager at (808) 455-1600 ext. 250
jaredl@ussmissouri.org
Heidi Mooney, Encampment Coordinator at (808) 455-1600 ext. 264
heidim@ussmissouri.org
Scott Tyrrell, School Programs Coordinator at (808) 455-1600 ext. 237
scottt@ussmissouri.org
Neil Yamamoto, Outreach Coordinator at (808) 455-1600 ext. 254
neily@ussmissouri.org
Bobi Baclaan, Performing Arts Coordinator at (808) 455-1600 ext. 247
bobib@ussmissouri.org
