FALL RIVER HISTORY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Kilroy Pass: A Day Aboard Fall River’s Naval Past
A one-day admission pairing to Battleship Cove and the USS Salem that lets history-minded visitors explore preserved naval vessels—plan carefully around the Salem’s limited weekend hours.
Kilroy Pass: A Day Aboard Fall River’s Naval Past.
Experience a day of maritime history at Battleship Cove and the USS Salem, where preserved naval vessels and first-person stories of the sea come together for a focused history outing in Fall River.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Board the Fleet at Battleship Cove
One-day access to Battleship Cove delivers close-up encounters with historic naval ships, letting visitors step aboard and consider the scale and story of mid-20th-century maritime service.
Explore the USS Salem
The package includes a full day admission to the USS Salem, offering visitors a concentrated look at a single, preserved warship and its role in naval history.
Plan for Limited Weekend Hours
The experience is shaped by the USS Salem’s seasonal, weekend-forward schedule, so timing your visit is as important as the itinerary itself.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
This is a paced, museum-style day—move between Battleship Cove’s collection and a dedicated visit to the USS Salem, taking in vessel decks, exhibits, and the maritime narratives that link them.
THE VESSELS
Board the Fleet at Battleship Cove
One-day access to Battleship Cove delivers close-up encounters with historic naval ships, letting visitors step aboard and consider the scale and story of mid-20th-century maritime service.
THE FLAGSHIP
Explore the USS Salem
The package includes a full day admission to the USS Salem, offering visitors a concentrated look at a single, preserved warship and its role in naval history.
THE TIMING
Plan for Limited Weekend Hours
The experience is shaped by the USS Salem’s seasonal, weekend-forward schedule, so timing your visit is as important as the itinerary itself.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from Kilroy Pass, and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring confirmation of your one-day admissions for Battleship Cove and the USS Salem; plan your arrival to match the Salem’s published open days.
The USS Salem operates on a seasonal, limited schedule—check the specific monthly hours before you go so your visit coincides with the ship’s open days.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What admissions are included with Kilroy Pass?
The offering includes one-day admission to Battleship Cove and one-day admission to the USS Salem.
When is the USS Salem open?
USS Salem hours are: April–June: Saturday & Sunday 10–4; July–August: Friday–Sunday 10–4; Sept–Nov 19: Saturday & Sunday 10–4.
Who operates Kilroy Pass and the visits?
The operator is Battleship Cove.
Where does this experience take place?
The experience is located at Battleship Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States.
Are visits limited to weekends?
The USS Salem maintains limited weekend-focused hours, so many available visiting times fall on Saturdays and Sundays.