Complete Pearl Harbor Experience: USS Arizona, Missouri Battleship, Bowfin Submarine & Pacific Aviation Museum

All aboard! Make the short trip to the memorial itself aboard a U.S. Navy launch. The memorial built over the remains of the USS Arizona Battleship itself will allow you to honor and reflect on the heroes of that “Day of Infamy” You can read the names of all 1,177 sailors and marines who were killed on December 7, 1941. Don’t forget to look for the “Black Tears”, the oil leak on the surface from the sunken remains.

The next stop on your Pearl Harbor Adventure is a one-hour guided tour of the USS Missouri, the last battleship built by the US Navy. Commissioned in 1944, and affectionately referred to as “Mighty Mo”, she earned 11 Battle Stars during her tour of duty. Walk the decks learning about her proud history and stand on the exact spot where on September 2, 1945, Japan surrendered. In all, you’ll spend approximately 4.5 hours at Pearl Harbor.

The US Navy’s Silent Service (submarine corps) launched on December 7, 1942 a year to the date of the Pearl Harbor Attack, the USS Bowfin which was aptly nicknamed “The Pearl Harbor Avenger” – a fleet attack submarine that completed 9 patrols between 1943 and 1945. When not attacking enemy ships, the Bowfin resupplied the troops in combat areas and rescued those who were in need of medical attention. Tour this incredible sub from top to bottom and view some of the artifacts from other submarines in the museum, including a collection of sub-launched missiles.

Set in historic hangars, (that still bear the scars of war), airplanes from the last 80 years are on display. There are a number of interpretive displays, historical artifacts, plane remnants and the actual planes themselves which tell the stories of the pilots and bring their adventures to life. Jets, helicopters, seaplanes and more aviation marvels are there for you to discover too.