A highlight of the Baton Rouge Nautical Center is the restored
369ft (112m) World War II Fletcher Class Destroyer, USS Kidd, which
is the prime exhibit. Overnight camping experiences on the ship are
offered. The center also features a huge collection of model ships,
a restored World War II fighter plane, a jet fighter from the
Vietnam era and a walk-through exhibit of the gun deck of Old
Ironsides.
Address: 305 South River Road Website: www.usskidd.com Email: Info@usskidd.com Telephone: (225) 342 1942 Opening Time: Daily 9am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Day Admission: Ship and museum: $8 (adults), $5 (children 5-12),
concessions available.
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