(60 Minutes) $32*
*Tour price in addition to General Admission: $39.99 adults, $19.99 children ages 10-12 (Web-only: $37.99 adults, $18.99 children ages 10-12)
The Chief Engineer’s Tour showcases the power and mechanics behind the Mighty Mo that made her one of the biggest and fastest battleships in history. Venture down Broadway, the longest and widest passage on the ship, and learn about the role of the Chief Engineer, or CHENG, and the more than 500 Sailors under his command. Make a stop in Fire Room #4 where you’ll get an intimate look at one of the eight three-story Babcock & Wilcox boilers. After feeling the heat, head aft into Engine Room #4 and see the machinery responsible for propelling the 887-foot battlewagon at top speeds of more than 30 knots. As a bonus, guests will make a final stop in the aft plotting room to see the analog fire control computers for the 5” and 16” guns, plus, pull the trigger that fires the big guns! All will leave with an appreciation and understanding of the ship’s snipes, the men who worked below the water line in the heart of the Missouri.
For your safety, please note that this is a physically strenuous tour and is not recommended for those with mobility constraints. You must be able to climb several sets of “ladders,” (Navy-talk for steep, narrow stairs), step over many two-foot-high obstacles and navigate through tight doorways and low overheads. Closed-toe shoes are recommended, and this tour is limited to guests ages 10 and above. This intimate tour has a capacity of ten visitors at a time and runs approximately 60 minutes.
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Purchase(45 Minutes) $32*
*Tour price in addition to General Admission: $39.99 adults, $19.99 children ages 10-12 (Web-only: $37.99 adults, $18.99 children ages 10-12)
The Captain’s Tour showcases authority and command operations as the captain would have experienced on board. Guests will walk in the footsteps of 20 great commanding officers who served on one of our nation’s most historic battleships. The first stop on this tour will take you to the Wardroom where the ship’s officers dined. Guests will then be guided to Radio Central, a pivotal hub of ensuring the vessel’s safe operations. Here, the commanding officer’s vital communication with force commanders for navigation directives, rendezvous arrangements, and enemy engagement strategies will be highlighted. The array of equipment showcased spans from WWII era through Operation Desert Storm, offering a journey through historical advancements in maritime communication technology. Then step off the tour route and into the most luxurious space onboard, the captain’s in-port cabin, where only the most distinguished visitors were invited. Immerse yourself in the space that was once occupied by historic icons including, President Harry Truman, Bob Hope, and Marilyn Monroe. From there take a ladder up to the Combat Engagement Center where the ship’s modern weapons were operated from and Tomahawk missiles were launched during the Persian Gulf War. As a bonus, guests will round out their tour with a special stop inside of Gun Turret #1 where they will see the inner workings behind the Mighty Mo’s famous big guns.
For your safety, please note that this is a physically strenuous tour and is not recommended for those with mobility constraints. You must be able to climb several sets of “ladders,” (Navy-talk for steep, narrow stairs) and navigate through tight doorways and low overheads. Closed toe shoes are recommended and this tour is limited to guests ages 10 and above. This intimate tour has a capacity of ten visitors at a time and runs approximately 45 minutes.
Captain & Chief Engineer Tours - FAQs
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