What Is The Best Day To Visit Pearl Harbor?
Honestly, a lot is going on each day at Pearl Harbor. Right now, the best day would be Thursday. Itʻs a day that sees fewer visitors overall, yet all of the ships, museums, and exhibits are open.
We want to make sure your time in Hawaii is fantastic, every single day. A day visiting Pearl Harbor is one of the most popular things to do, so it’s important to make sure you have a great day while getting the most out of it.
You should see four main historic sites at Pearl Harbor; Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri, Bowfin Submarine Museum, and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. Each site has different times, pricing, and availabilities.
The park is closed on December 25th and January 1st every year. It is also closed to tours on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7th. (The anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.)
The Pearl Harbor National Memorial is open every day. The park service provides access to and maintains the Arizona Memorial and the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Museums. The hours are from 7 am to 5 pm daily. In most cases, your group should pre-reserve the USS Arizona tickets at $1.00 each or risk getting whatever tickets and times are available when you arrive.
Arizona Memorial
Arizona is the final resting place of over 1100 people who died during the attack on Pearl Harbor that sunk the ship. Solemn visits can be made daily from 7:15 am and 4:30 pm.
Battleship Missouri
This mighty battleship is stationed not far from the Arizona Memorial and is open from 8 am to 4 pm Wednesday to Saturday. You will need to catch the shuttle.
Bowfin Submarine
The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park are adjacent to Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. It is open from 8 am to 4 pm, every day.
Aviation Museum
The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum (aka. Pacific Aviation Museum) is open from 9 am to 4 pm Wednesday to Sunday. Itʻs located on Ford Island, so you must catch the public shuttle service.
Honestly, a lot is going on each day at Pearl Harbor. Right now, the best day would be Thursday. Itʻs a day that sees fewer visitors overall, yet all of the ships, museums, and exhibits are open.
There are a number of things you should also know so that your Pearl Harbor visit is successful.
Let us take care of your entire experience at Pearl Harbor, from hotel pickup to return. We provide great stops, a tour around Honolulu, and lots of extras too.
You can purchase your combination tickets for your Pearl Harbour visit that includes all museums ahead of time by choosing the Passport To Pearl Harbor option.
If you stay on the islands of Maui, Big Island, or Kauai, you can take a day trip to Oahu to experience Pearl Harbor. We can provide transportation with flights, pickup at the airport, and return in time for your flight back that same day. Itʻs a 35-40 minute flight to Oahu from any of the outer islands.
At Pearl Harbor Tours, we want you to have the most important and relevant information to prepare you for your trip to Oahu and Pearl Harbor. Visit our FAQ regarding your most basic or pressing questions, directions to determine your best route, or Things To Know About Your Tour to learn more.
FAQ
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Directions
The USS Arizona Memorial overlooks Pearl Harbor and is located on the shoreline right off of Kamehameha Highway (HI-99). The best way to reach the memorial is by car or bus so click ‘Read More’ to find out the best route for you…
Things To Know About Your Tour
Find out more ahead of your trip to Pearl Harbor and Oahu. Discover interesting facts and more details you might not have known…