The U.S.S. Tennessee (BB-43) Hours
The Museum will be open on the following Saturdays in 2024 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm EST. Admission is free.
August 10th
August 24th
September 14th
September 28th
October 12th
October 26th
November 9th
November 23rd
December 7th
March 9th
March 23rd
April 13th
April 27th
May 11th
May 25th
June 1st
June 22nd
July 13th
July 27th
Please note that due to staffing limitations these dates are subject to change. Please check back often to confirm open dates when planning your visit.
Other times are available for special groups by appointment. For off-hour tours, contact Jeff Swanson, Curator, at 865-660-0601 or email swansonjefferyh@gmail.com.
U.S.S. TN 360° Virtual Tour
U.S.S Tennessee
The U.S.S. Battleship Memorial Museum contains the largest collection of U.S.S. Tennessee memorabilia in the world. The ship was one of the most commended battleships in history, fighting in more battles and firing more volleys than any other ship in WWII. She was one of few ships at Pearl Harbor to return fire during the Japanese attack and was instrumental in the Pacific theatre during WWII fighting at Okinawa, Iwo Jima, Saipan, and the Philippines, just to name a few.
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