Known as The Immortal Showboat, the USS North Carolina survived every major Pacific naval offensive of World War II and earned 15 battle stars. The USS North Carolina Battleship was brought to Wilmington, NC and the Cape Fear River in 1961 by the citizens of NC as a memorial to all the men and women who served in WWII.
The self-guided tour includes an orientation film, crew’s quarters, galley, sick bay, engine room, pilot house, guns, Kingfisher float plan and more. The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open every day of the year, including all holidays, as the ship is a memorial.
Summer Hours: Open Every Day! (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day) are 8 am – 8 p. Except for Independence Day when the ship closes at 6:00 pm to prepare for fireworks. Winter Hours (After Labor Day weekend through Thursday prior to Memorial Day weekend) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Except for Christmas Day when the ship opens at noon. Admission is charged. 910-251-5797,
As you walk the decks of the NORTH CAROLINA, imagine yourself at sea in 1942 searching the sky for enemy aircraft, anticipating what may happen next. Discover how this heroic Ship and brave crew fought in every major naval offensive in the Pacific of WWII. This is a historic adventure you don’t want to miss! Hours: Open Every Day! Located at the junction of Highways 17/74/76/421 on the Cape Fear River across from historic downtown Wilmington. Easily accessible from I-95 & I-40.
