PEARL HARBOR HISTORIC SITESFACT SHEET
Welcoming more than 1 million visitors each year, the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites
include four independent memorials and museums — one under the purview of the U.S.
National Park Service and others operated by private, nonprofit organizations. Together,in partnership, they carry forth the legacies of several of our nation’s most treasured
icons, enduring tributes to the valor and sacrifices of our veterans during a time when thefuture of our nation and the world truly hung in the balance. The result is a powerful
visitor destination and cumulative educational experience that has grown.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
A unit of the National Park Service, Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the neighboring
partner sites preserve, interpret, and commemorate the history of World War II in thePacific from the events leading to the December 7, 1941, attack on O'ahu, to peace andreconciliation. The three ships’ memorials honor and commemorate all members of theU.S. Armed Forces and civilians who gave their lives to their country during the attackon the island of O'ahu and Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is open seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The visitor center, two museums, and USS Arizona Memorial program are free for allvisitors. The visitor center is closed three days a year: Thanksgiving Day, December 25,and January 1. For every other day, including all other holidays, we are open from 7:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please note that the first come first served ticket distribution program
has been discontinued. USS Arizona Memorial programs are reservable throughwww.recreation.gov.
Pacific Historic Parks
A non-profit that is the official cooperating association of the National Park Service,
Pacific Historic Parks operates the museum store on the grounds of the Pearl Harbor
National Memorial. PHP offers the self-guided multimedia tour narrated by actress Jamie
Lee Curtis and World War II Pearl Harbor survivors. The tour walks you through 29
stops on the museum grounds and aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. PHP also offers a
Virtual Reality Center that allows you to witness the attack on Pearl Harbor as never seen
before. The digital experience Air Raid Pearl Harbor is part of the Passport package. It
provides the timeline of the attack and places you on the deck of the USS Utah, one of
the battleships destroyed December 7, 1941. The VR Center also rents a secondcompelling VR for $9.99. Skies Over Pearl puts you in the cockpit of a Japanese fighter
plane as it departs the carrier Akagi and heads for Oahu military airfields and Pearl
Harbor. Visitors who have viewed the narrated VRs recommend seeing them before
touring the USS Arizona Memorial and the two World War II museums on the park
grounds. There are also earlier generation VRs available for $5.99. You can walk thedeck of the USS Arizona on the day it was attacked. You can also go underwater and see(more)Pearl Harbor Historic Sites
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the mammoth guns never fired in battle and view the place USS Arizona survivors havetheir remains interred to join their fellow shipmates in eternity. To make reservations forthe audio and VR tours, go to pacifichistoricparks.org; email
tours@pacifichistoricparks.org; or call 808-954-8759 or toll free (U.S and Canada) at 1866-332-1941.
Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum
Immediately adjacent to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, the award-winning PacificFleet Submarine Museum campus features the WWII fleet submarine, USS Bowfin (SS287), a museum, a memorial honoring lost submarines and submariners, outdoor artifacts,a lanai (shaded patio), food service, gift shop, restrooms and concessions.
Launched on December 7, 1942, USS Bowfin was nicknamed the Pearl Harbor Avenger.
Bowfin made nine war patrols during WWII. Opened to the public as a museum ship in
1981 and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1986, Bowfin celebrated her ten
millionth visitor in 2021.
The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum is one of the few museums in the world wherevisitors can learn about the history of the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Force – the SilentService during WWII, the Cold War, and Today and into the Future. The museum
features a mix of traditional exhibits, multi- media, and interactive displays.
The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum is currently open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
General admission is $21.99 for adults and $12.99 for children aged 4-12. Military,kama‘aina (local resident) pricing is $16.99 per adult and $8.99 per child (4-12). Schoolgroup pricing is available. Admission includes an audio tour that is available in sevenlanguages (English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Chinese). For more
information, call (808) 423-1341 or visit www.bowfin.org
Battleship Missouri Memorial
Since opening in January 1999, the Battleship Missouri Memorial has attracted more than
9-million visitors from around the world with a fascinating tour experience showcasing
the USS Missouri’s unique place in history. Located a mere ship’s length from the USS
Arizona Memorial, the Mighty Mo completes a historical visitor experience that begins
with the “day of infamy” and sinking of the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor on December 7,
1941, and ends with Japan’s formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on
September 2, 1945. The USS Missouri had an astounding career over five decades andthree wars – World War II, the Korean War, and Desert Storm – after which it wasdecommissioned and donated to the USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc., a501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Association operates the Battleship Missouri
Memorial as a historic attraction and oversees her care and preservation with the supportof visitors, memberships, grants, and donations.
The Battleship Missouri Memorial is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Military,

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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is located on Historic Ford Island, where bombs fellduring the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Walk the Pearl Harbor
battlefield where the attack began, enter the bullet-scarred hangars, and aircraft of thebattle, including a Japanese Zero and the B-17 Swamp Ghost. Hear the stories of WorldWar II heroes and their response to the attack that changed our nation and world.
Experience aviation battlefield from 168-feet above Pearl Harbor in the Top of the Tower
Tour. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum’s mission is to steward America’s World War II
aviation battlefield and to honor those who have defended our freedom so we might
educate and inspire future generations.
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Military,kama‘aina (local resident) and school group pricing is available. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, PHAM depends on membership, volunteers, and donations for support. For
more information on the Museum or to book reservations,visit PearlHarborAviationMuseum.org.
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