Battleship Memorial Park

Battleship Memorial Park is a military museum and memorial site in Mobile, Alabama, established in the 1960s and centered on the preserved World War II-era battleship USS Alabama (BB-60).

The park was created in the mid-20th century to preserve and interpret naval and military hardware from World War II and later conflicts. The battleship and submarine were retired from active service and placed on display as the core of the memorial collection.

Situated on the Mobile River at the north end of the Battleship Parkway, the park lies just south of central Mobile and is accessed from the waterfront road and parkway.

• Main exhibits: The park includes both a large museum ship and a submarine, with outdoor exhibits concentrated along the riverfront.
• Location tip: Located on the Mobile River at the north end of the Battleship Parkway, it sits just south of downtown Mobile and is visible from the riverfront drive.

What to See #

• USS Alabama (BB-60): A World War II-era battleship preserved as a museum ship and the central exhibit of the park; open decks and internal spaces are arranged for visitor access where permitted.
• USS Drum (SS-228): A Gato-class submarine from World War II displayed alongside the battleship; fitted out for public viewing of selected compartments.
• Aircraft and vehicle collection: An outdoor collection of military aircraft and ground vehicles displayed around the ships, with interpretive panels and exhibit shelters.