Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum

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Explore The Historic Planes & Hangars At Ford Island

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A trip to Pearl Harbor is not complete without stopping at the Aviation museum. See the planes that made the difference in the many naval engagements that have occurred since that fateful day in 1941.

Get a ticket to explore the historic hangars and airplanes that are housed inside and out. Walk the tarmac that shows scars of the bullets and see the huge doors that still bear the bullet holes.

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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Tour Features

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Historic Hangars & Battlefield

Walk through these amazing buildings filled with wonderful planes, exhibits, and more celebrating aviation in all it’s forms. You will see the scars of the Japanese attack on the ground and on the buildings as you wander under the wings of various aircraft built soon after the battle.

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The Swamp Ghost

Found in the swamp and being pieced back together right here at the museum, the Walt Disney Company has generously created a final World War II insignia to commemorate this plane and it’s a rarity. Come see it in the historic hangar.

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Tour Details

Features

Admission To The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Explore The Historic Hangars & Planes
Shuttle From Pearl Harbor Visitor Center & On-site Restaurant and Gift Shop

Tower Add-On Experiences Available
Local Expert Museum Docent Available
Wheelchair Accessible

Overview

This self-guided tour includes tickets to the museum which allows you to explore the many aircraft exhibits, watch movies, and read all about the Pacific war effort.

Schedule

The museum is open at 9 am. We encourage all guests who purchase these tickets to arrive at the museum by 2 pm to see everything before closing. The museum closes at 5pm.

Add-Ons

The Top Of The Tower add-on provides limited access to most spectacular views of Ford Island and Pearl Harbor you can have from the ground. This is a great tour to include in a visit as it really ties everything together. It gives a sense of place and location, that is not felt at ground level.

Guidelines

Attire:

Dress comfortably but please remember that shirts and shoes are required on the USS Arizona Memorial; swimsuits not permitted. Bags are not allowed in Pearl Harbor Visitor Center but if needed may be checked and stored for $7.00 per small bag or $10.00 per large bag. It is recommended only essential items such as phones, wallets, and a water bottle or any needed medicines be brought on tour.
While there is no official dress code for visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, we ask visitors to dress appropriately and respectfully. Swimsuits are not acceptable. High heels, skirts, and dresses are also not recommended. Flip-flops and sandals are permitted; however, we encourage you to wear closed-toe shoes as there is a lot of walking when visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.

Bag Policy:

For security reasons, no bags are allowed. Additionally, no iPad cases or clutch wallets are permitted. A wallet must be no larger than a regular-sized cell phone.
Bags are not allowed in Pearl Harbor Visitor Center but if needed may be checked and stored for $7.00 per small bag or $10.00 per large bag. It is recommended only essential items such as phones, wallets, and a water bottle or any needed medicines be brought on tour.
Bags that are allowed must be a clear bag approved by the US Navy, like the ones pictured below, and must not exceed dimensions of 1.25" x 2.25" x 5.5".

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Refund

Please make sure you purchase your tickets on the day you are planning to visit. Once the tickets are provided they are non-refundable and are go only for that day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is This A Guided Tour?

No, this is a fully self-guided experience. This provides you access to the museum's hangars and exhibits. You can choose to upgrade to various guided options including a docent museum tour or a full tour with transportation from Waikiki.
Is There A Place To Purchase Food?

There is a great lunch location at the museum that provides a full lunch menu until 3 pm and air-conditioned seating too! The only place at Pearl Harbor and you will appreciate it.
How Do I Get To The Museum?

The hangars that house the museum are located on an active military base. There are two options, either to take the free shuttle from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center or upgrade to the Complete Pearl Harbor which includes all transportation to and from your hotel.

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