Overview
- The Battleship New Jersey Museum announced the $24.25 million plan Wednesday to rebuild landside facilities and make roughly $6 million in onboard repairs.
- The centerpiece is a $9.5 million, three‑story visitor center of about 8,700 square feet with a roof deck, store, cafe, exhibit space and staff offices.
- The project includes an approximately $5–5.5 million expansion of the Wiggins Marina parking lot to about 240 spaces and a new event space on the ship.
- Financing is led by $19.9 million in NJEDA Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion tax credits, with Camden County providing a long‑term lease, cash equity and a bond guarantee and the rest covered by the museum and grants.
- PS&S and Pennoni are doing design work, a general contractor has not been chosen, construction is expected to start in 2027 and Corps dredging of the berth in late 2027 may require a short temporary relocation of the ship.