There is a 887-foot-long piece of American naval history docked right along the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey, and most people driving past on the bridge have no idea what they are missing. This is not a typical museum where you walk past glass cases and read small placards.
You actually board a real decommissioned battleship, explore its decks, crawl through its corridors, and stand next to turrets that once fired during real combat operations. The USS New Jersey earned four Navy Unit Commendations and served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and operations in Lebanon.
That kind of resume does not come along often. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a curious traveler passing through the Philadelphia area, or a parent looking for something genuinely educational and exciting, this place delivers on every level…