Kids get free admission to Battleship North Carolina
Battleship North Carolina turns 80 in April, and the popular attraction in Wilmington is extending a deal to celebrate.
Through April 11, the battleship will offer up to three free child admissions with any one paid adult admission. It also is asking kids to make virtual birthday cards for the battleship and share them through social media or its website. Families can post a photo of their cards using #BNCbirthday or by tagging @battleshipnc on Instagram or Twitter. They can also add a photo in the comments of the post seeking submissions at the USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Facebook page. Photos also can be emailed to bb55.mktg@battleshipnc.com. (Note that photos and cards will not be accepted at the ship.)
The U.S. Navy commissioned the ship on April 9, 1941. It was the first battleship to join the U.S. fleet in 16 years, according to a press release. It was a new design and was built to keep pace with aircraft carriers, a new type of ship following the first World War, the release says.
A trip to the Battleship lets visitors explore multiple floors during self-guided tours. Because of COVID, face masks are required, the total number of visitors are limited and the visitors center is closed.
Adult admission is $14 for ages 12 and above, $10 for military ID holders and seniors. Child admission includes ages 6 through 11; ages 5 and under are admitted free. It's open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. Ticket sales end at 4 p.m. daily. It's about two hours from Raleigh and not far from some beach towns near Wilmington.
