Pearl Harbor

Overview
Located on Oahu, Pearl Harbor is renowned as a significant historical location. It is now the most-visited destination on Oahu, with more than 1.5 million visitors per year.

Best time to visit
The best time to visit Pearl Harbor is early in the morning, when it’s not too crowded yet. Once you arrive, you can stroll through the Pearl Harbor museum, featuring World War II memorabilia and photos of the attack.

There are a few other things to do at Pearl Harbor if you still have time. A complete tour would also include a visit to the Pacific Aviation Museum and the Bowfin submarine. So you can definitely make an entire day out of your visit to Pearl Harbor.

Travel tips:
No bags of any kind (including hand bags, backpacks, camera bags, purses, diaper bags, etc.) or luggage and/or other items that offer concealment are allowed. A storage container is available for items that are carry-on size or smaller (30”H x 30”W x 18”D). The fee is $2.00 per item. You may bring your camera only.

Pearl Harbor Admission

General admission to Pearl Harbor is free. While If you plan to visit all four Pearl Harbor attractions the admission fees will be about $40. Here's an overview of the fees:

USS Arizona Memorial, Shuttle Boat and Museum (free)
Bowfin Submarine Park Outdoor Exhibits (free)
USS Bowfin Submarine ($10 admission)
USS Missouri Battleship ($16 admission)
Pacific Aviation Museum ($14 admission)

Pearl Harbor Hours

7:30 am - 5 pm daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.