View elaborate pitchers, bowls, serving utensils and more from the original silver service used aboard the USS Iowa. This 40-piece collection of food and beverage serving vessels was crafted in 1896 and used for official ceremonies on the ship.

The silver in this exhibit is on long-term loan from the U.S. Navy.

Highlights

  • See intricate details of the silver, including interwoven symbols of Iowa and the U.S. Navy
  • Learn about the four ships bearing the name “Iowa” and their contributions in battle
  • Examine the shipbuilder’s model of the USS Iowa BB4
  • Learn about dangers at sea and eight men aboard the USS Iowa BB4 who received Medals of Honor for their courageous actions