FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat is the USS Missouri Memorial Association?
The USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation establishedin Hawaii in 1994. The initial purpose of the Association was to relocate the USS Missouri toPearl Harbor, then to establish, operate and maintain a national memorial commemorating theend of hostilities in World War II.
In 1998, the ownership of the USS Missouri was transferred from the U.S. Navy to theAssociation. Now, the mission of the Association is to “preserve the Battleship Missouri andshare her story and place in history.” The Association strives to provide a “world classexperience that inspires, educates and motivates all nationalities and generations on the universal
values of duty, honor, strength, resolve, sacrifice and peace.”
Why visit the USS Missouri?
The USS Missouri is a majestic living museum that provides a personal experience with one ofAmerica’s most beloved battleships. The tours – either self-guided or with a knowledgeable tour
guide – provide a unique glimpse into the USS Missouri’s role in World War II, the Korean Warand Liberation of Kuwait, as well as an opportunity to learn more about the crew who served
aboard her during those wartime conflicts.
How is the Association preserving the Battleship?
Restoration and maintenance of the ship is a never-ending process. In October of 2009 the USS
Missouri was taken into drydock at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard for three months ofextensive maintenance and preservation work. She emerged in shipshape sporting a refurbishedhull, fresh coat of paint, and state-of-the-art cathodic protection and humidity detection
technologies, the ship is now fortified against corrosion for decades to come.
Since returning from drydock the Association has made significant strides in the restoration andpreservation of the ship. Notable projects include the 2017 Superstructure preservation project
which consisted of comprehensive repairs of the 05 level and above, the current After
Superstructure preservation effort, ongoing dehumidification of the ship’s cofferdams and therestoration of the ship’s 53,000-sq. ft. teakwood decks.
How is the Battleship Missouri Memorial doing as an attraction?
The Battleship Missouri Memorial has been doing exceptionally well as an attraction and has
welcomed over 8.5 million visitors since opening in 1999.
What are the Battleship Missouri Memorial’s hours of operation?
The Battleship Missouri Memorial is open daily from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. Mighty Mo Passes are $29
for adults and $13 for children (4-12). The pass includes a single admission, plus a choice fromone of three tour options. For $25 more, guests may upgrade to the Heart of the Missouri Tour, aPier Foxtrot-5, Ford Island, Pearl Harbor
63 Cowpens St. • Honolulu, HI 96818 • Ph: (808) 423-2263 • Fax: (808) 423-0700 • www.ussmissouri.org

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90-minute guided tour that focuses the extensive mechanics behind this Iowa-class battleship,
which was designed for speed and firepower. Children must be age 10 or older for this tour. For
visitor information or to reserve a tour, call toll-free at (808) 455-1600 or visit ussmissouri.org.

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