The Camden County Board of Commissioners will join representatives from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, New Jersey Battleship, and local and state elected officials to celebrate the Battleship’s $24.25 million redevelopment project funded by NJEDA’s Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion (CAFE) program. The project represents the largest capital investment in the Battleship since it opened as a museum and memorial in 2001.
“The Battleship New Jersey is one of our most beloved landmarks here in Camden County, and this funding will help ensure that the museum and memorial will continue to be available as a living piece of history for our community for years to come,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash. “This project will preserve and strengthen this historic ship, and I’m eager to see the improvements take shape.”
Project highlights include:
- Approximately $9.5 million for a new landside visitor center serving as the gateway to the Battleship.
- $5.5 million for a parking structure at Wiggins Marina.
- More than $6 million for shipboard preservation, infrastructure, and visitor improvements.
- Construction anticipated to begin in the second or third quarter of 2027, with an expected duration of approximately two years.