USS Kidd Museum

305 S River Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA

Address:	305 S River Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
Phone:	+1 225-342-1942
Site:	usskidd.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	9:30AM–3:30PM 9:30AM–3:30PM 9:30AM–3:30PM 9:30AM–3:30PM 9:30AM–3:30PM 10AM–4PM 10AM–4PM

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James Hepp

The USS Kidd is a retired US Navy Destroyer (a large boat) that has been permanently docked in Baton Rouge. I visited because a) I was interested and b) it is one of the few museums outside of a handful that are open on Mondays in Baton Rouge. There is an inside museum which is a bit sparse, but has a few interesting exhibits. The highlight is definitely the boat itself. You get to give yourself a self-guided tour and are given a map and some information to accompany it. It was fascinating to see the ins and outs of such a ship and understand for a short while what people experienced in WWII (its a 1940s era boat). Finally, understand that this is an old naval vessel. Theyve added some A/C to places but its hot when its hot out, there are plenty of tight spaces and very steep ladders. I couldnt see the elderly, those who have mobility issues or those with very small children enjoying it very much. Overall, I would highly recommend!

Oozy Sushi

This was a great experience, I went with my dad and we are HUGE history nerds, if you are then this is the place for you, its filled with history and what it was like back in the 1940s on a Battleship and it has a great museum filled to the brim with past and present soldiers who have been in ther service for YEARS and the war memorial outside really makes you think about what weve done to deserve these people dying for us.

David Campbell

My dad served aboard the Kidd 1945-46. It was the greatest treat of his elder years to revisit her in 1999. The hospitality of the staff there was unequal in giving him the red carpet treatment. Dad passed away in 2012 from the ravages of Parkinsons disease at the age of 85, but took the day visiting the Kidd once again to his grave. Thank you so much for preserving this wonderful ship!

Katie Grimes

My first time exploring a real Decommissioned Destroyer battleship. Absolutely eye-opening, exciting and educational! Great for all ages! You can stay overnight as a kid too. I wish there was a night for adults! It was awesome to see the halls of memorials to the multitude of veterans of Louisiana. Louisiana surely is a home of brave people.

John Ritchie

Our family visited on a Saturday afternoon. It was a lot of fun. We enjoyed seeing first hand what it feels like to be on a battle ship. We met and talked with one of the volunteers that keep the USS Kidd maintained. The ship is well cared for. The museum was very interesting. Our young boys really liked the model ships.

Imelda Orda

If your visiting Baton, Rouge make sure you drop by and see this historical piece of engineering. But be careful if you are tall for the ladders are very steep and narrow. Also there are lots of restrooms inside which really intrigued me. I feel like living in WWII seeing those well preserved memorabilias from the past.

Emilie Escallier

Beaucoup de choses conservées en l état, immersion totale et visite d une grande partie du torpilleur. Intéressant pour tous, adultes et enfants

Diana Duangnet

Its such a treat to be able to explore a real battle ship. Wear light athletic clothing when you visit, because there are lots of ladders to climb to see all the areas of the ship. Its self guided, but its easy to follow the numbers to ensure youve seen everything that you can see on the ship.

M M Fischer

The museum is a great place to learn about our past naval history. The models on display are amazing as well as other exhibits. The staff and volunteers are very friendly. Youth groups with children ages 4-18 can spend the night on the Kidd. What a great experience!

Scott Swag

Loved this exhibit. I dont know anything about war ships but the remodeling job and authentic looked amazing. Inside exhibit was just as nice. Definitely something you HAVE to do if your in town. Price was nice and the experience was overall one Ill never forget.

Di Holder

Interesting and sad to read about some of the horrific experiences of the soldiers from the Vietnam and other places. The ship tour is organised with numbers but it is hot in summer, better to go on a cooler day. But it is bearable, the heat.

JP MB

A faire avec les enfants. Le musée en amont de l uss kid est fantastique avec ses répliques de bateaux

Kara Mazzarisi

Very well reserved. The staff was extremely friendly & helpful. Lots of history. You get to explore the ship. Just make sure you wear closed toe shoes and would be a better trip to take with kids 6 and up. Definitely worth seeing.

nick h

This was well worth the time and money! It was very interesting to explore the ship at your own pace, our only complaint was that the self guided tour pamphlet wasnt always very clear on what you were looking at.

David Brehmer

The only remaining Fletcher class destroyer that looks as it was during World War 2. Knowledgeable staff and much to see. Dont forget to visit the museum exhibits as well if you have the time.

Jack S. Lai

Compared to the US NAVY I knew these guys had little in the way of comfort and equipment. For instance the analog torpedo computer on the portside weather deck on the bridge.

Victor Marmol

WW2 era American destroyer. Well restored and very interactive! You were able to touch and see in action many of the gun turrets and inner workings of the ship.

Joe Barilari

A Fantastically preserved ship! Please dont forget the donation box, as a museum volunteer for years( different museum ) , I know every little bit helps!

Robert Altic

great to see history on display. could only hope that the coming generations can appreciate our history and struggles to help in keeping peace at time

Noel Gray

I absolutely love this place. It is a family friendly environment, that the kids love. There is also a free entry day every 1st Sunday of every month.

oscar ruiz

Family loved it!! Great piece of history and its cool that you can walk all over the naval ship just watch out for wasp and hornets hidden in places

Chris Savoca

A fabulous attraction for the whole family. Historic and educational experience of the history of our navy and and a tribute to our veterans.

Jack P F Gremillion, III

World war 2 exhibit of destroyer uss kidd.most interesting to share life on destroyer.ship offers sleep overs to groups like boy scouts etc

River Soul

Really cool place. Only $10 and you can walk around the ship and see a lot of history that has been well preserved. Very cool place.

tYRannE liBRa

A small boat but just like a maze inside. Gives you a feeling how 300 soldiers stayed in it and fighting for our country.

Todd Suprun

Great piece of history. Truly enjoyed the indoor museum. The stories of bravery make you proud to be an American.