Self-paced Pearl Harbor tours are the most flexible way to experience the historic sites on your own schedule. With a Pearl Harbor ticket such as the Passport to Pearl Harbor, you provide your own transportation, visit the sites you choose, and let the included audio tours guide you through the events of December 7, 1941, at your own pace. We handle the ticketing details so you can focus on the history.
Note: A visit to the USS Arizona Memorial, the final resting place of many of those lost on December 7, 1941, is reserved separately and is not included with self-paced tickets.
The Passport to Pearl Harbor ticket is the official, complete self-guided experience at the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites. This is the perfect tour to take your time at the places you most want to see.
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The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is the starting point for experiencing the World War 2 Valor In The Pacific National Monument. Pearl Harbor tour-goers can watch a film about the attack on Pearl Harbor, browse informative displays, and learn about the events that led to the US entering WWII. There are also snack areas and food vendors available.
The USS Arizona Memorial is where visitors can honor and reflect on the heroes of the Day of Infamy and pay tribute to the sailors and marines killed on December 7, 1941. The memorial is built over the remains of the USS Arizona Battleship, and visitors can read the names of the 1,177 individuals who lost their lives. There is also an oil leak, known as the Black Tears, on the surface of the sunken remains facing the USS Missouri.
The USS Missouri is the last battleship built by the US Navy, finished in 1944. It earned 11 Battle Stars during its tour of duty. Visitors can walk the decks to learn about its history and stand on the spot where Japan surrendered, marking the end of WWII.
The USS Bowfin Submarine, also known as the Pearl Harbor Avenger, was launched on December 7, 1942, exactly one year after the Pearl Harbor Attack. The sub resupplied troops and provided medical assistance during combat. Visitors can tour it and see artifacts from other submarines, including a collection of sub-launched missiles.
The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum displays airplanes in historic hangars from the past 80 years. The museum includes interpretive displays, historical artifacts, and plane remnants. Visitors can explore a variety of aviation marvels, including jets, helicopters, and seaplanes. For an interactive experience, try the flight simulators in Hangar 39 to pilot an airplane above Pearl Harbor!
