The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is open every day of the year, including all holidays, as the ship is a memorial.

• Summer Hours (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day) 8:00am - 8:00pm, EXCEPT Independence Day when the ship closes at 6:00pm to prepare for fireworks.
• Winter Hours (After Labor Day weekend through Thursday prior to Memorial Day weekend) 8:00am - 5:00pm, EXCEPT Christmas Day when the ship opens at noon.

(Please note, ticket sales end one hour before closing)

The tour is self-guided and it is well-marked so that you can tour at your own pace. We recommend allowing at least two hours for the tour. For the enthusiast, it will take three to four hours to fully experience the ship.