In the 1990s, museum director and founder Martha Joy Rose became interested in the topic of motherhood. Museum of Motherhood explores the art, history, science and experience of motherhood. "We lose elements like this of our nation, and I think that's something that we need to keep.close to our heart." "It's a phenomenal step back in time and.we have to embrace what we have," said Kuzmick. The ship hopes to go into dry dock by early next year so that it can be ready to go for its Relive History cruises, where guests can experience the American Victory out on the waters of Tampa Bay. "We do a lot of training with FBI, law enforcement, firefighters."Īmerican Victory also offers events throughout the year, like private rentals during the 4th of July and Undead in the Water, a haunted ship experience for Halloween.
"I like to say (the ship) still serves today," said Kuzmick. But make sure to wear comfortable shoes-there are a lot of steep steps to climb! Choose to do a self-guided tour or set up a docent tour, usually led by one of the museum's knowledgeable volunteers. Guests can take a step back into the 1940s as they look through artifacts, see the soldiers sleeping quarters and even play at the ship's wheel. "You can go into almost any kind of space and just explore everything.and they love that." "We really let folks explore the ship," said Bill Kuzmick, president of Victory Ship Inc. It was built in 1945 then brought to Tampa in 1999 to be converted into a memorial and mariners museum. It's one of four fully-operational WWII ships left in the country. The American Victory was a cargo ship that was built for WWII and also served in the Vietnam and Korean wars. From a World War II ship to the experience of motherhood, and from the Beatles to the history of pinball, there are some amazing museums that are hidden right in our own backyard!Ĭost: Adults $10 | Kids $5 (plus discounts for seniors, veterans and students with ID)
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