Battleship Texas Reduces Visiting Hours Ahead Of Major Repair

LA PORTE, TX — Tourists will see a reduction of visiting hours at the Battleship Texas State Historic Park as they prepare for the ship's movement to Alabama for repair. Officials with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced the reduction on Friday.—>

The ship will be closed to the public Monday-Thursday and open weekends 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., officials said.—>

During this partial closure, staff will be cataloging and storing the thousands of artifacts found on board the Battleship Texas. —>

Artifacts being secured from the ship include a flag that flew on D-Day, a silver presentation to the Battleship from the citizens of Texas, crewmember scrapbooks from World War I and World War II, and objects of daily life, like barber chairs and bunks.—>

Visitors can still tour the Battleship Texas Friday-Sunday but, as artifacts are continuously removed, should expect a different visual experience when visiting the ship.—>

Reservations made before June 26 for visits during July and August will be honored, but no new reservations will be accepted.—>

For more information about the Battleship Texas State Historic Site, click here. —>

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