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Throw a Birthday Aboard the USS Massachusetts: Four Hours of Shipboard Celebration at Battleship Cove
Host your party on a World War II battleship at Battleship Cove with four hours of room rental, ship admission, packaged food options and hands-on workshops.
Throw a Birthday Aboard the USS Massachusetts: Four Hours of Shipboard Celebration at Battleship Cove.
At Battleship Cove in Fall River, you can celebrate a birthday aboard the USS Massachusetts: parties include four hours of room rental and admission for guests to self-explore the historic World War II ships, with optional add-ons ranging from themed decorations and photo booths to scavenger hunts, guided tours and hands-on instructional workshops.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Birthday on a WWII Battleship
The party is staged on board the USS Massachusetts at Battleship Cove, where room rental includes admission to the ships for self-guided exploration—an unmistakable setting that blends living-history displays with a party atmosphere.
Packages with Pizza, Burgers or Simple Admission
Choose from tiered party packages: the Submarine Package covers rental and admission; the Destroyer Package adds pizza and soda; and the Battleship Package supplies a burger or hot dog meal with fries and a drink—each arranged to match the size of your party.
Add-ons, Scavenger Hunts and Hands-on Workshops
Extend the day with themed decorations or a photo booth, free scavenger-hunt activities, 30–45 minute guided tours (limited to 15 people per tour) and instructional workshops—each workshop supplies materials and a take-home component tailored by age recommendations.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
The Battleship Birthday Blast unfolds as a four-hour, room-based celebration punctuated by shipboard exploration: guests use their included admission to wander decks and exhibits, children can take part in self-led scavenger hunts, and groups may schedule guided tours or 45-minute instructional workshops that provide hands-on learning and take-home projects.
THE SHIP
Birthday on a WWII Battleship
The party is staged on board the USS Massachusetts at Battleship Cove, where room rental includes admission to the ships for self-guided exploration—an unmistakable setting that blends living-history displays with a party atmosphere.
THE FEAST
Packages with Pizza, Burgers or Simple Admission
Choose from tiered party packages: the Submarine Package covers rental and admission; the Destroyer Package adds pizza and soda; and the Battleship Package supplies a burger or hot dog meal with fries and a drink—each arranged to match the size of your party.
THE ACTIVITIES
Add-ons, Scavenger Hunts and Hands-on Workshops
Extend the day with themed decorations or a photo booth, free scavenger-hunt activities, 30–45 minute guided tours (limited to 15 people per tour) and instructional workshops—each workshop supplies materials and a take-home component tailored by age recommendations.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience best fits—based on age guidance, group size and activity format.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
All birthday parties include a four-hour room rental window for the celebration and ship admission for guest self-exploration.
Bring attendees and any personal items; workshops include supplied materials and take-home components as noted in each workshop description.
The event is hosted on board the USS Massachusetts at Battleship Cove in Fall River; choose a package and any add-ons (decorations, photo booth, food, games) when booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the room rental for a birthday?
All birthday parties include a four-hour room rental.
Does admission to the ships come with the party?
Yes—birthday parties include admission for guests to self-explore the ships as part of the package.
What are the food package options?
There are tiered packages: Submarine (rental plus admission), Destroyer (rental, admission, pizza and soda), and Battleship (rental, admission and a hamburger or hot dog with fries and a drink).
Are scavenger hunts or tours extra?
Scavenger hunts are offered free as an add-on; guided 30–45 minute tours are an additional $50 per tour and limited to 15 people per tour.
What instructional workshops are available and how are they charged?
Workshops (45 minutes) include Hydrodynamics and Boat Building, Victory Gardens and Rationing, Homefront Flashlights, and Down Periscope; each has an age recommendation and is charged per participating person (costs range from $5–$7 per participant) and includes a take-home item.
Can I add decorations or a photo booth?
Yes—party decorations are available in three themes for a set cost, and a themed photo booth (backdrop and props) is available as a paid add-on.
Are adults who only observe workshops charged?
Adults who are only observing or helping their child in a workshop are not charged; workshop fees apply per participating child or adult participant.