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Pearl Harbor Historic Sites
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
Start your adventure at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Here, you can explore exhibits that tell the story of the December 7, 1941, attack. You'll find displays that explain how this event changed American history. You can also watch films and join educational programs that dive deeper into the story. From this center, you can hop on a boat tour to visit other important sites nearby. It's the perfect place to begin your Pearl Harbor adventure.
USS Arizona Memorial
The USS Arizona Memorial is a touching tribute built over the sunken battleship. You can take a boat ride to visit this site, where you'll find a quiet place to think about the 1,177 crew members who died. Inside the memorial, look through the viewports to see the remains of the ship beneath the water. You can also learn about the events that led the U.S. into World War II and pay your respects to these heroes.
Battleship Missouri Memorial
Climb aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial, located on historic Ford Island. On the historic deck, you can stand where World War II officially ended with Japan's surrender. While exploring "Mighty Mo," you can witness its massive guns and visit the crew's quarters to see what life was like aboard this powerful ship.
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Also on Ford Island, the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is set in historic hangars still showing bullet holes from the attack. Here, you can learn about aviation's role in World War II by viewing fascinating planes like the Japanese Zero and the American Avenger. Interactive exhibits let you experience flight simulators, and you can even try your hand at piloting. Don't miss the chance to climb into the cockpit of some display planes.
Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum
Dive into the world of submarines at the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum. You can tour the USS Bowfin, known as the "Pearl Harbor Avenger," to get a feel for life on a submarine during the war. Try exploring the tight quarters and viewing the periscope. The museum features exhibits that share stories and show artifacts from Pacific submarines during the war, including what it was like to serve on these underwater vessels.
USS Oklahoma Memorial
On Ford Island, the USS Oklahoma Memorial is dedicated to the 429 sailors and Marines who lost their lives during the attack. You can wander the grounds and view the white marble columns, each representing a fallen crew member. This peaceful site offers a moving tribute and gives you a closer look at the bravery and human cost of the battle. Reading the plaques and information will give you insight into the courage displayed on that day.
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