Pearl Harbor 

National Memorial 

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Aloha and welcome!

Junior Ranger Scavenger Hunt Guidelines:

Glance through the entire booklet before beginning so you know 

what to expect. You can complete the activities and answer 

the questions in any order. 

Walk (don’t run) through the visitor center; you have plenty of 

time to get where you need to go! Safety comes first.

Be respectful of property and others around you: Refrain from 

climbing, sitting, leaning, or writing on displays and exhibits. 

Please be mindful of your noise level.

Wait patiently if there are other visitors in the area that you would 

like to see.

Avoid taking any food or drinks (other than clear bottled water) 

into the museums, theaters, or onto the shuttle boats or the USS 

Arizona Memorial.

Most importantly: Enjoy your visit and this special opportunity to 

remember, honor and understand the history at the Pearl Harbor 

Visitor Center! 

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The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center was dedicated to the Pearl Harbor Survivors 

who played an integral role in volunteering and supporting the National 

Park Service’s administration of the USS Arizona Memorial since 1980. 

We hope that through completing this Junior Ranger Scavenger Hunt, 

you will learn why it is so important for all of us to remember, honor, and 

understand those affected by the attack on December 7, 1941.
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Walk to the large map on the ground located in Aloha Court.

In which ocean is the Territory of Hawaii located?

_____________________________________________________________________

On August 21, 1959, Hawaii became 

the 50th state of the United 

States of America. 

What year does 

this map represent? 

___________________

Indicate where you 

live by placing an 

“X” on this map.

Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
Locate the Tree of Life relief. This symbol 

of renewal was created by the USS Arizona

Memorial’s architect, Alfred Preis, to inspire 

contemplation.

Did you know? 

The Tree of Life is a 

universal symbol and is 

found in all cultures.

Draw your own version of the Tree of Life 

as you contemplate what it means to you.
Locate the USS Arizona Bell. 

Reference the display to 

help you fill in the blanks.

The _____________________ bell guided the crew back to 

the ship through thick ___________________________. 

This bell was recovered from the ____________________ after 

the attack. 

Select one person and w
Why did you select this person? _______________________________________________________________

d write his or her name here for future reference. ___________________________________________________

The Road to War Gallery 

addresses the political 

climate leading up to the 

attack at Pearl Harbor. 

Enter this gallery and 

locate the names and 

faces at the If you had 

been on O‘ahu display. 

IF YOU HAD

BEEN ON O‘AHU...

Road to War Gallery
Locate the USS Arizona 

model at the Evolution of 

a Battleship exhibit.

Why were the three gun turrets painted red? 

____________________________________________________________________________

What do you think it would be like to live on a military ship like this?

____________________________________________________________________________

USS ARIZONA

Did you know?

America’s great battleships were basically “cities gone to sea.” To adequately 

serve the thousands of men on board, they were equipped with dental offices, 

bakeries, and barber shops. For the crews’ entertainment, they would even host 

competitions like boxing matches and band concerts on board.
Exit the Road to War Gallery 

and enter O‘ahu Court, 

where you can learn about 

life in the Hawaiian Islands 

prior to December 7, 1941.

While in O‘ahu Court, find the yellow flipbook.

What was the “warning” from the shark goddess? _________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

What was the Hawaiian name for Pearl Harbor? __________________________________________

Why was it called Pearl Harbor? __________________________________________________________

Did you know?

At the time of Western contact, some 300,000 native 

Hawaiians lived in the islands. By 1910, diseases had 

drastically reduced their numbers to about 26,000 

Hawaiians and 12,000 part-Hawaiians.

O‘ahu Court
At the beginning of the Road to War Gallery, 

you selected a person from the If you had been 

on O‘ahu display. As you near the exit of the 

Attack Gallery, find this person again. 

What eventually happened to him or her? ____________

______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

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Did you know? 

For over 20 years, dedicated Pearl Harbor Survivors have come 

up to the visitor center to sign autographs and share their stories 

with visitors, raising funds that support the mission of this special 

site. If there are any Pearl Harbor Survivors on-site today, 

be sure to stop by and tell them “mahalo” 

(that means “thank you” in Hawaiian) for their service!
Which one stands out to you the most and why? ____________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Along the Walk of Remembrance there are several wayside exhibits that 

provide information on various aspects of the attack - before, during, and after.

Read the quotes along the walls.

Walk of Remembrance
While on the USS Arizona

Memorial, reference the 

Remains of Ship Today 

diagram and fill in the blank. 

The visible gun turret base 

belongs to gun turret 

number ___________.

USS Memorial

The bomb that destroyed the USS Arizona landed at the 

forward starboard (front right) side of the ship. Locate the 

spot where the bomb entered the ship on the Remains of 

Ship Today diagram to the right and mark it with an “X”. 

 

 
In what year was the USS Arizona Memorial dedicated?

There are several plaques on the USS Arizona

Memorial that provide information about its history 

and various dedications.

A. 1952

B. 1962

C. 1972

Did you know? 

There were 38 confirmed sets of 

brothers assigned to the 

USS Arizona on December 7th, 1941. 

 
Visitors frequently ask why the USS Arizona Memorial is shaped this way. 

Alfred Preis, the Memorial’s architect, described its unique design by 

saying, “Wherein the structure sags in the center but stands strong and 

vigorous at the ends, expresses the initial defeat and ultimate victory... 

The overall effect is one of serenity.” 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
For more information on Pearl Harbor National Memorial and Pacific Historic 

Parks, visit

www.nps.gov/valr or www.pacifichistoricparks.org.

For more information on the National Park Service’s Junior Ranger programs,

visit www.nps.gov/learn/junioranger.cfm

and learn how to become a WebRanger

 at www.webrangers.us.

1 Arizona Memorial Place

Honolulu, Hawaii 96818

Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Junior Ranger Pledge

I am proud to be a National Park Service Junior Ranger. I promise to

appreciate, respect, and protect all national parks. I also promise to

continue learning about the landscape, plants, animals, and history of these

special places. I will share what I learn with my friends and family.