A Gem in Hotels near The USS North Carolina Battleship

The USS North Carolina Battleship

Entrusted to the USS North Carolina Battleship Commission in 1960, the Dreadnought battleship stands tall and strong as more than an unmanned capital ship. The USS North Carolina is a permanent memorial and exhibit representing the State’s World War II veterans.

Just as her veterans valiantly defended our nation, so did the battleship. Preserved as the World War II vessel she is, the ship is both a memorial and museum portraying the history of all vessels bearing her same name. They include:

• The Battleship North Carolina
• The Armored Cruiser North Carolina
• The Ship-of-the-line North Carolina
• The Civil War Ironclad North Carolina

The Exhibit

The Battleship North Carolina was officially decommissioned in 1947 and houses thousands of artifacts in the Battleship Collection. These artifacts include both the ship’s own and individual donors, most of them former crew members. Some of the items include:

• Ship histories and constructions
• Ship crews and daily ship life
• Ship armaments
• Find more about the museum aboard the Battleship North Carolina.

Getting to the USS North Carolina

Our luxury hotel in Wilmington, NC boasts a prestigious location near fabulous local attractions. The USS North Carolina awaits your visit a mere 3 miles away.

Reach the USS North Carolina Battleship by taking US-17/US-421 North and exit NC-133/US-74 toward Clinton/NC-133. Take a right on Battleship Rd/NC-1442 and lastly, a right on Battleship Rd to arrive at the memorial on your left.

Admission:

65+/Active Military $10 | Adults (12+) $12 | Child (6-11) $6 | Child (5 and under) Free

Operating Hours:

Before Labor Day – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | After Labor Day: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.