Explore the refurbished WWII Battleship starting with the Observation Deck. The self-guided tour features nine levels of living spaces, mess decks, gun turrets, powder storage, sick bay, and more. Serving as a memorial for the 11,000 North Carolinians who died during the war, the Battleship is open every day. This is an historic adventure you don’t want to miss. The SECU Memorial Walkway around the Battleship is now open Battleship hours and is accessible and free to the public. For those with a spookier sense of adventure, the Battleship North Carolina also offers a Ghost Hunt. Discover historic Wilmington, NC and the best beaches on the Carolina Coast with Avelo Airline flights to North Carolina.