Battleship Cove

Naval ship museum · Fall River, Massachusetts

Illustration of Battleship Cove

Overview

Battleship Cove is a maritime museum with the largest collection of World War II naval ships in the world, led by the battleship USS Massachusetts.

History

The museum opened in 1965 when the battleship was brought to Fall River as a memorial.

Today

Visitors tour the ships, and youth groups can stay overnight aboard the battleship.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.