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Step back in time as you board the WWII battleship USS ALABAMA and submarine USS DRUM. Discover over 30 aircraft, military vehicles memorials and more.
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park is open every day except Christmas Day from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Ticket Office and Gift Shop close at 4:00 p.m. Skip to content
That impossible dream came true on January 9, 1965 when USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park opened to the public. More than seventeen million visitors later and a statewide economic impact approaching one billion dollars, the Park is easily the most recognizable symbol of the State of Alabama.
Today, Battleship Memorial Park welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world each year. These guests come to tour the Park and learn about the men who served aboard the USS ALABAMA and USS DRUM, our nation’s military history, and the price paid for freedom.
Over two thousand people were on hand Saturday, January 9, 1965 to see Governor Wallace officially open USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park. The date was significant since it was eighteen years to the day since ALABAMA had been “put into mothballs” at her decommissioning.
The Commission shall “establish, operate and maintain a state memorial park to honor the Alabamians who participated so valiantly in all armed conflicts of the United States…and, as a permanent public memorial, to educate the public on the contributions and sacrifices of the veterans of all branches of the United States Armed Services in ...
Experience the USS ALABAMA like never before with our guided tours this Snowbird season! Visitors will be able to enjoy a 90-minute tour as they board our WWII battleship.
Home / EXPLORE / Recreational Area. Plan to spend a day touring Battleship Memorial Park, or just come and spend an hour picnicking on our grounds. Our bayside picnic area offers individual covered picnic tables and benches, complete with small grills for your usage.
Explore our Fallen Hero 9/11 Memorial that pays tribute to all the Alabamians who have given their lives in service since 9/11. Along with our memorials, some of the finest military equipment of the United States is installed throughout the grounds.
Bookings For 2025 Begin September 3! Our Overnight Adventures are quite an adventure! Step back in history as you explore the decks of the USS ALABAMA and learn about the men who served aboard this mighty battleship. Sleep in the bunks that real sailors slept in during WWII.