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Museums & History| Official Website: Battleship Cove Location: Exit 7 off Rte 24, Fall River, MA map Phone:508-678-1905 Hours: Hours Vary see below Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults In/Outdoor: Indoor, Outdoor Cost: $$ see below |
Others to Consider: Old Sturbridge Village, Old South Meeting House, Boston State House, National Heritage Museum, Old Statehouse MuseumConveniently located in Fall River off I- 195, Battleship Cove harbors the world’s largest collection of historic naval ships, including five National Historic Land-marks: Battleship Massachusetts, Destroyer Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., Submarine Lionfish, and PT Boats 617 and 796.
The most-visited museum in Southeastern Massachusetts, the Cove offers recreational boating, overnight and family camping, a new summer day camp, and all-inclusive birthday, banquet, and conference facilities for parties and special events.
Things to see and do at Battleship Cove:
Battleship Cove holds six navy warships from the WWII ear including a submarine. Explore the Battleship Massachusetts, a submarine, a PT boat, a Japanese suicide boat and more among the fleet of six vessels open to the public.
Historic naval ships, military exhibits, and related memorabilia tell the stories of brave sailors and their proud fighting days long ago. Walk where these sailors fought, man the guns they used to defend our freedom, or try on a Navy bunk for size!
The USS Massachusetts (Battleship Massachusetts) is open for exploration - there are nine deck to explore on your own or with a tour. If you choose to explore on your own, be sure to pick up a map when you arrive - it's easy to get lost.
Exploring life on board is interesting, try out the hammocks that served as sailor's bunks, climb the turrets, and admire the enormous main deck.
In addition, memorable overnight encampment programs are offered for kids ($33 per person). Kids get to speak to former crew members, a tour all the ships, a lesson in knot tying, eat sailor's grub and sleep in the sailor's bunks.
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Spring - April 4- July 3
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Summer - July 4 - Sept 5
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Fall - Sept 6 - Oct 31
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Winter - Nov 1 - April 3
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
 Cost | Top |
$14.00 Adults
$12.00 Senior Citizens (65 or older with I.D.)
$8.00 Children (6 to 14 years of age)
FREE Children under 6
FREE Military in uniform
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- Print this discount coupon for $1 admission.
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Battleship Cove, Thu 18 Nov 2004
I took my four-year old son to Battleship Cove. He absolutely loved it! If you have any hint of claustrophobia, don't attempt it as it's very hands-on. Visitors have the opportunity to board and tour ships and a submarine. My son is asking to go back daily.
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