Volunteer at Battleship Cove.

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Volunteer Don Markum, Curator of the Varnum Armory, chats with Citizens-Union Savings Bank's Julie Raposa during the opeing of a special propaganda exhibit at Battleship Cove.

We treat you like family when you become a member of the Battleship Cove team. Battleship Cove volunteers are given a number of special benefits and privileges unavailable to the casual tourist, such as:

An annual volunteer appreciation dinner
Invitation to our staff holiday party
Invitation to special events, lectures, and exhibit openings (above)
Behind-the-scenes access to restricted areas of the ships
Free subscription the Bay Stater news journal
Free coffee and snacks

Peter O'Farrell celebrates at the dedication ceremony for the BB59 Admiral's Quarters, a compartment he helped to restore.

DASH to danger: Battleship Cove and Kennedy volunteers have restored DD-850's DASH (Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter). Click here to learn more about this spindly Cold War relic.

FOR PETE'S SAKE: Peter O'Farrell's love affair with the USS Massachusetts began at age seven; he visited her regularly and camped on board her with his Scout troop. Later, when O'Farrell learned about her hull troubles, he decided to enlist in our volunteer corps to help Big Mamie combat the ruthless ravages of time.

Much has changed since O'Farrell embarked in 1995. He has helped to restore passageways, refurbish the bakery, and this die-hard battleship enthusiast even spruced up a few areas on (egad!) the Kennedy. But it wasn't until May 12, 2002, that he and Curator Chris Nardi completed their magnum opus: the restoration of the USS Massachusetts Admiral's Quarters.

VISIT FOR FREE: Did you know that you can visit Battleship Cove for free all year for as little as $35? And that's just one of many perks enjoyed by Museum Members. Follow this link to learn more!