USS KIDD Veterans Museum

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

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Honoring the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Maintaining the National Historic Landmark, USS KIDD (DD-661).

05/26/2026

- First came Drydock. Then came Closing In The Windows. Then came New HVAC Chillers. Then came New Roof. Now comes ... ... Parking Lot Expansion!!! The ship's not going to recognize the place when she gets back. Always in motion here at the USS KIDD.

What to join in the efforts? Contact [email protected] to see how you can help via or or .

There's still a need for funding to finish restoration of equipment not being restored by the shipyard, and to keep the lights on back home at the museum. Let's make KIDD better than the bare minimum!

Click here to donate to the USS KIDD: https://www.usskidd.com/product/donations/

The USS KIDD Veterans Museum is a non-funded state agency that receives no regular state or federal funding. We appreciate your support!

05/26/2026

On April 18, 1942, Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle led a team of 80 raiders on a high-stakes mission over Japan. With the odds against them and everything to lose, these men conducted America's first decisive strike in WWII.

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Website

https://www.usskidd.com/museum-store/

Address


305 River Road S
Baton Rouge, LA
70802

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 3:30pm