uss turner joy museum ship

I moved to the area recently and this is the best attraction in downtown Bremerton, in my humble opinion. You can tell the pride the staff take in preserving the history of this warship. The gift shop has an nice mixture of items to purchase and the ship is in great shape. It was nice to see a memorial to the POWs. Great Job, keep up the good work.

This is such an interesting place to explore. There is so much information about the US Navy and the base here in Bremerton. It is a wonderful place to learn about the local history. Also the docents there are always so very nice and eager to answer any questions you may have. It is a definite place to check out if you are visiting Bremerton or even if you have lived there all your life!

This an interesting look backwards at the start of the Vietnam War. A self-guided tour of the USS Turner Joy lets you see what shipboard Navy life was like in the 1960s. The destroyer is located along the Bremerton boardwalk just north of the ferry terminal. Even our toddler grandson enjoyed visiting the ship, climbing the stairs between decks and going into the gun mount. Stairs are the only access between the decks.

It's a great chance to see the inside and outside of a US military ship. Out name happens to be Turner, so it was even that more fun. It sits in a gorgeous harbor.

The USS Turner Joy destroyer started and finished the Vietnam War. A visit is a fascinating journey back in time. Visit the targeting room where the Gulf of Tonkin incident was germinated. The USS Maddox was also involved. (Yes, we fired first on North Vietnam torpedo boats while we were in North Vietnamese waters so we could "declare" war on the North.) Also, know that the commander of the Turner Joy later fired the last volley of artillery, timed to land on Vietnam at 0759 hours before the official 0800 hours ceasefire began. Just wow.

On Saturday we walked around and I wanted to see this museum and it was everything I thought it would be. Well worth the money to see; plus you can go back all day with your ticket purchase.

The USS Turner Joy is a great museum to visit. It is a Self guided tour, but there are plenty of signs and information along the way. Unless you've been on a ship before, you have no idea of what it's like until you see it... Remember that brave men and women spend months at a time in cramped quarters like those aboard this ship!

The USS Turner Joy is anchored on the waterfront in Bremerton, WA. Entrance to the ship and exit afterward are through a gift shop where lots of navy trinkets are sold. The gift shop notwithstanding, the tour of this navy destroyer is very interesting. Guests have free, open access to nearly every part of the ship including the large on-deck gun turrets. You can stroll around at your own pace, seeing as much of the ship as you care to. For those of us unfamiliar with US Navy ships it was educational and very interesting. We too arrived when the ship was being decorated for a Halloween event, but were charged a reduced rate for our ticket. We still spent about an hour on board and thought the experience was well worth the cost and the effort. Children would love this tour, especially the opportunity to enter the gun turrets. I would like to have seen the engine room below decks but still thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Turner Joy. I'm still a little curious about the unusual name of this ship; I may have to do a little research. This is a good event to combine with a cruise from Seattle on the Washington State Ferry.

Great opportunity to get a touch of what our military men and women go through. Was just amazed at what is sacrificed for our behalf in such closed quarters. Then to consider bombs going off and enemy fore headed their way. WOW!! We were late getting there but had full access to most everything and was encouraged to take our time.

The Turner Joy is open for people to look around and learn about our Navy history. It's educational and if you go in mid-Aug, you may even get to meet some real sailors. Some parts of the ship are still operational. Impressive!

They were setting things up for the Halloween Ghost Ship so I could't go below decks which was a disappointment, but it was still fun being aboard a real Navy ship. You're free to wander as you please which is nice.

The USS Turner Joy is more than just a ship, it's a part of the fabric of our history that everyone should know. Permanently moored next to the Bremerton Ferry slip, the ship has something to offer every member of the family. The ship is almost totally open from mast to bilge, and you can either explore on your own or take the highly recommended yours. I have visited the ship many times, and have yet to be disappointed with all you can see and do. To see the ship exactly how it was rigged while in service is a real treat. The volunteers are highly knowledgeable, and fun to chat with. If you have kids or grandkids, and you served in the Navy, this is a great way to show then what shipboard life on a military vessel would have been like. I highly recommend visiting this ship and exploring part of our naval roots!

We were having a reunion for the crew of the USS ROBISON DDG-12 which was the same class ship a the USS Turner Joy. We held a memorial service on the fantail for all our shipmates who have passed on.We then spent time wandering around the ship remembering our long days at sea on the USS ROBISON and had lunch on the mess decks (brought our own lunch). The staff was very helpful and even opened some areas that are normally closed to the public so we could reminisce in spaces that were like the ones we worked in 30 or 40 years ago.

We went with our grandson and husband is disabled and they were so kind to let him go on the first deck with no charge. It was great because he got to experience the ship also. Grandson enjoyed going on all the decks and viewing. Soldiers aboard were very kind and considerate! Thanks for your service men!

We really enjoyed the visit of the ship. There is a lot to see and it took about an hour. The location is central and the parking cheap. However a few areas were closed to the public.