Reviews of Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center (Tourist Attraction)

1 Arizona Memorial Pl, Honolulu, HI 96818, United States

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REVIEWS OF Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center IN Hawaii

Louis Urvois

Awesome site. Arizona memorial is a must. Doing all the other museums require all day so arrive early. If you can’t hit it all then consider in order: The Missouri, it takes at least two hours to see it well. The aviation museum, my kids favorite, eat here. It has the best food in the whole complex. Go in the Bowfin in front of the submarine museum. If you are doing all museums, the the submarine museum is a great place to start if you have to wait a bit for your Arizona tour.

Robbie Erickson

Very worth the trip. I was skeptical that my 10 year old daughter would enjoy herself at Pearl Harbor. She loved it and was one of our top memories from our trip to Oahu. Make sure you check it out.

Rob Gilz

The most amazing and respectful tribute to fallen heroes I have experienced. Well done guys take care of them. Regards Rob from Sydney Australia

Aaron Jensen

Pearl Harbor is such a powerful place to visit in Oahu. I have always appreciated our armed forces but I will NEVER forget the feeling I had standing over the USS Arizona with such little knowledge of the sacrifice that went on there so many years ago. I highly recommend this to everyone.

Larry Morris

Toured the Missouri. I had a friend that served on that ship. That made things much more personal to me. We were late in the day so the guided tour was going to be shortened. We just walked around and explored by our selves. It was memorable.

Nathanael Williams

A wonderful, reverent experience that is full of history, honoring people from both sides and telling the story of pearl harbor as it was, sparing no detail. The Arizona memorial is the big attraction and if you want walk up tickets you need to be there at 7am, though I would say this is the best time as it is still nice and cool in the morning. The other attractions can then be visited at your leisure. Deffinately worth a visit.

Alex U

As someone who loves naval history this place was a dream. You get to walk the entire length of an actual WW2 submarine. I was able to walk right on in and there was barely anyone on board the submarine. Very tight at some points to get through a few rooms.

Eric Sørensen

Inspirational historical site...sadly in need of much repair. The grounds appear to be minimally under care. The displays outside are weathered and unreadable. The actual Arizona Memorial was under repairs. There's very few park staff available or working. Get tickets the day before or you will miss the movie and boat ride. There's a real need for shuttles between the various sites. Sadly, another example of government mismanagement, misdirected priorities and political infighting. Our nation and the world deserve better.

Lexi Williams

Seeing Pearl Harbor is something I will never forget. Both of my parents have served our country. Being able to bring back memorabilia and pictures for them to see. It was just amazing. It's so informative with the history of this place.

George Rogers

A very inspiring solemn experience for every American to have......All GAVE SOME! SOME GAVE ALL!.... GOD BLESS those who have protected us and those who are protecting us everyday!........absolutely a must see!

Ashley Mc Elhaney

An amazing memorial to visit. Breathtaking tour. Tickets are free on a first come, first served basis and the line starts before it opens, so plan on getting there early

Sandie Spelts

Well they dont let women bring in purses, or very small bags even. Doesn't make since because you can start at gift shop buy something and carry that bag around, no problem. So I put my cell phone, wallet, lipstick in pockets and carried my …

Elda Jameson

Should not miss it! If you get there early during peak season you should be able to get it no problem. So much history and well put-together exhibits

Ryan Powell

For those who are unaware as of this review (August 13, 2019), the USS Arizona Memorial is inaccessible to tour. I'm told it has been for the last year. It's pretty disappointing that it's been so long. Most people visiting might only get one chance to visit Hawaii at all. One of the several museums is also closed for renovations. While the two above aspects are very disappointing, the rest of the memorial is somber and educational, as it should be. I would absolutely recommend going if you have any interest or respect for world history. Despite the middling score, which is only because one of the most important areas of the memorial (the one that's featured in every shot of it) has been closed for a year plus and continues to be closed

Howard Cohen

Plan for a whole day. So much to see and do. Get there early as spots for The Arizona Memorial run out quick on busy days. Be sure to grab some lunch at the Aviation Museum. It was a pleasant surprise.

El Mesteño Ranch - Camille Marie

Remembering, honoring, and respecting that some gave their all for me. I am proud to be a citizen of the United States of America. I am thankful for my freedom. There are no other words to describe the significance and meaning of my visit to this historic place except "gratitude." ...Gratitude for a debt that I can never repay. God Bless America. Land of the free. Home of the Brave.

Tara Price

It is a place where you want to be quiet and show reverence. It is good to be at this place to show respect and give thanks for those who lost their lives and futures here. The museum's have pictures and other things on display. You learn the timeline and watch a movie before you go on a ride on a boat to the memorial. When you go on the boat there is no speaking to show respect and reflect. It is a humbling place to be, and a sad story that is part of history now. I think everyone should have this on their itinerary when visiting this Island of Hawaii. I am so glad we were able to go. It was a way for us to remember and thank them I felt by going there.

Klaus Bescherer-Nachtmann

Good place. Very emotional. But you want to be there early to do all or some of the tours. Tours are either minimum 1 or 2 hours and the site closes at 5 pm.

Keiko H

Really great tours. Had I known, we would have done them all! There is a boat ride to the Arizona memorial that you get tickets to at the visitor center (just ask). Since you have to board at a specific time, the rest of your day will revolve around that. Also, no purses, bags, backpacks allowed. There is a bag check for $5.

Matt Triola

This is worth a visit. We bought the passport which got you to the Arizona memorial (which is free ordinarily but you are competing with anyone else who shows up), the battleship, the air museum (eat here - good and plentiful), and the submarine. If you are going to read all the displays, it is pretty much an all day visit with the passport.

Maranda Martin

I highly recommend going! It is important to remember our history and pay tribute to the fallen soldiers who bravely died to protect our freedom. The staff is friendly, the boat right was awesome, and the monument was amazing!

Jessica Sepulveda

Do not miss this while in Hawaii! The USS Arizona Memorial is still closed to to repair, but the boat still runs you by it. Visit the beautiful harbor tributes just inside by the visitor’s plaza. There’s a snack shop and gift shop there as well. Buy the passes that give you access to all the memorials like the aviation museum, USS Missouri, and submarine, it’s cheaper. Tickets to the USS Arizona are free on the day you arrive if you get there before or around 7 am. Avoid the shopping booths of jewelry just outside the submarine; I felt that it cheapened the experience.

Brenna Mckinney

Very memorable experience. This has been my third time and each time, it's very different. I love this memorial.

charles walker

We had the privilege to visit this historical site with our children and it was well worth it. We appreciated the manner in which the staff carried themselves and conducted business. Now if visitors would only allow themselves a few minutes to realize the significance of the site, and carry themselves in a more dignified manner. We look forward to returning on our next trip.

Jamie Browning

Awesome Value, great history to learn about, very well delivered by the National Parks and the Navy. The Navy boys getting us across the water were extremely professional. And the parks staff were very helpful. Shame the Arizona Memorial was closed for renovations.

jim navarrete

This site tells the story of what happened in history really well. It made me feel like I was there during that time. I got a chance to relive it through ready the plates that were displayed.

Honeyele

It was a cool experience, got to know more about what happened in Pearl Harbour on that day. They have a gift shop, so you can get some souvenirs. Also a food place, I didn't stay there for long for me to eat there but I saw one. (To get on the submarine (second picture) you have to pay ticket fees.)

Jeff Brown

Dec 7, 1941 was the day the United States entered World War II, and the day over 3,000 lives were lost in the Japanese attack on Oahu. Pearl Harbor is the generic name that is used to describe the larger attack on Oahu because so many lives were lost on the ships that were in port at Pearl Harbor. From the Visitor center, a Navy boat takes visitors out onto the Harbor to the newly renovated Arizona Memorial located on top of the sunken hull of the USS Arizona where the remains of over 900 sailors are entombed. A retired battleship, the USS Missouri, is anchored nearby, and a WWII era submarine, USS Bowfin, is not far away.

Iraida Cepeda

this is the second time I come here it is very emotional for me but I had to bring my best friend. Truly a beautiful historical spot

dragana polimac

Sadly the USS Arizona was under construction when we went but we still enjoyed the visit. If you have time check out the inside of the submarine (U.S.S. Bowfin). We did the audio tour with a headset, which I recommend.

Djade Jade

As expected a must go place when in the Pearl Harbour area. Well laid out with plenty of information for visitors to learn from. Large amount of people going through. Limited amount of food available though and nothing much is around the facility if you don't have a vehicle. We found the local boat club about 5 minutes walk away, was the best option plenty of fried food with fast friendly service.

shanti peace

We really enjoyed the brief history on what happened that day via movie screen..also the visit over to the USS Arizona ..A reminder of those young brave men who were there for their Country

Illia Wen

Really somber yet beautiful spot. I just went onto the harbor to look out and pay respect to those listed on the memorial. I also walked through this little museum that was extremely informative and answered all the questions I had. The whole thing makes sense now! Also these were free! So I felt totally satisfied with this trip!

s cronin

Excellent. Everyone should go there. Most of the millennials there had no idea what happened in pearl harbor or why it happened before viewing the documentary, reading the materials and listening to the staff. I overheard many of them talking about it before we went in and they really had it all wrong. The documentary, staff and materials there really do a great job at explaining what happened and why.

Tami

I love how they present both sides, Japanese and American. It was very well done. The exhibit should be a must for every American citizen. It's emotionally overwhelming but it shouldn't be forgotten.

David Nytko

A must visit in Hawaii if you go to Oahu. The Arizona Memorial is not available due to repair work, but they still take you out to it by boat. Walking inside and out of the Missouri was near. The sacrifice on this site is emotional and very significant. We had the honor of having our boat ride narrated live by an old man who lived in a village near by and at 11 years old sat on train tracks, watching the attack take place. Eventually his parents found him and they hid in mountain caves. Amazing experience I was humbled by and honored to be part of.

Julie Perry

The staff assisted with providing information and suggestions for our visit. They noted it is best to come here prior to 10am as some tickets are sold out by then. We also enjoyed visiting the Bowfin Submarine on a self guided tour with headphones. And found lots of great gifts in their giftshops!

Pam Peacock

Cost us a future too go there and find that the Arizona was getting repaired which I believe has been going on for a year or more, the black and white boards outside were not readable, tatty in other words, the film earlier had ripped paper, noticed as soon as you walk in, the rubbish lying around, was disappointing. The advisor we had too board us was great, as for the naval personnel I felt they needed to learn how too park a boat instead forward backwards forward we all thought it was a joke, even an American citizen wasn't impressed. This is a major tourist attraction and needs to be cleaned up considerably. As for the information it was great

Mousumi P

It's a commercial place for shopping and a historical place too . If you do not have enough the time to cover the whole island and struggling to cover the best spots, you can skip this one . This place has history though .

David Lunasco

A very sobering experience. While the dock to the Arizona Memorial was closed for repairs, we did get a narrated tour of Battleship Row following a movie in an air conditioned theater. The boat was covered which was nice and combine the cover with a moving boat, made of a cool ride around the harbor and both the right and left side of the boat was treated to a good view of the memorial despite not being able to actually get on the memorial. Very good experience and definitely something to experience if you are in the area.

Claire F.

We visited this place using our Go Oahu pass purchased from Costco. Great place to learn about the history of Pearl Harbor. Great exhibitions throughout the center and seeing how people lived during war time dinifitely made us emotional. Parking is free and there is a bag policy: Bag storage is available at the entrance of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center for a fee of $5.00 per bag. Visitors should bring in their wallets, cameras (no large camera bags are allowed), cellular phones, and water bottles.

Brendita Johnson

Need to see. Great learning experience. Dont miss it if you care about history at all. I'd love to go again. Had a lot of questions answered by this visit.

Charles Sekafetz

It has been 24 years since I was last here and a lot has changed. I wanted to see the USS Arizona memorial again, but was focused on the whole site as many other lives were lost here and not just those from the USS Arizona. It is an important piece of our history and I wish others could experience this location once in their life. Luckily, I was also able to see the USS Missouri, the ship my brother served on, decommissioned, and brought here. One of the more important features is the multitude of information placards about the troops and vessels. I really enjoyed reading about the submarines and their adventures.

M. F.

Everything looks great since the renovations. There are four other major attractions that collect visitors from here. There is also a gift shop and snack bar. Considering the foot traffic, the facilities and park are very well maintained. The staff are very helpful, and navigation is pretty easy. This is a unique experience that everyobe should do at least once in their lives.

Dallan Moody

Very sober and calm. The provided movie is also pretty good. It was nice getting a more detailed story of what events took place here. It was very unnerving seeing the Arizona underwater, knowing that many people were still inside. I very much recommend this place

Kelli O'Berry

Very humbling experience to see the site of this national tragedy. Extremely cool to get to meet some WWII Vets that are around the memorial. The museum is really interesting with in depth details of the attack and Military knowledge. The …

Jacqueline Selfridge

Definitely worth the trip while in Oahu. Come early in the morning as it gets crowded quickly. We went on a Wednesday and it was packed by 10:30am. Unfortunately the USS Arizona was closed so we couldn't take the boat to it but it was still worth seeing everything else.

Carrie Estrada

I have been here many times and loved brining my kids here for the first time. It was my sons favorite part of our trip to Hawaii. There is so much history to see and learn about first hand. Everyone should visit when on Oahu! Note: you …

Cisco Alvarez

What a wonder to see and learn, high suggest the audio options to hear the story. Plan on spending 3-4 hours here to really enjoy the whole visit.

Paige Vickers

Great and interesting museum. Only giving 3 stars due to the price. They have it set up to where you pay for each attraction (4 total) or can get a 'passport' for all of them, which is $72 per adult. In terms of museums that is pretty …

Alex Fieser

Beautiful grounds, wonderful displays. The memorials will bring tears to your eyes, and the museum's are interactive and educational. If you're a local, they're always looking for volunteers (come visit on the weekdays). If you visit on a Sunday, stop by the Aloha Stadium swap meet in the morning!

Jaidyn Fisher

If you're wanting to see the actual pearl harbor, do not buy the "passport" that includes four different attractions. Those four different attractions DO NOT include pearl harbor. The USS Missouri is pretty cool but the rest are rip offs so …

II Hayden321 II

While only spending 10 hours in Hawaii I made darn sure to visit Pearl Harbor. Such history and remembrance. Well looked after area and plenty to see and do. Not too crowded when we were there.

Dani C

Great experience. Everyone should take time to remember and honor those who lost their lives while serving. It’s an amazing story of how the US came together over such a great tragedy. Disappointed that the Arizona Memorial is closed until this fall (2019). You can still see the film and take a short ride in the harbor, but not the same as stepping foot onto the memorial. Get there early - before 0700. Arizona tickets are free. Other areas of the museum cost various amounts, depends on what you want to see.

Valinoe

We toured the battleship Missouri. Absolutely worth it. So many rooms, halls, decks, and other displays to look at, prowl through...truly enjoyed the museum and made some lasting memories. The ship itself is fascinating, and a good percentage of it is available for viewing, inside and out. Definitely recommend. Hold on to your hats and dresses, it's quite windy.

Butch Fulton Country 911

Secure you valuables at baggage claim, peal off the bar on the windshield of your rent car.. thugs run thru and smash and steal anything out of your car, video cameras are there but Justice system doesn't prosecute.. so your stuff is gone. The memorial is great.

Joshua Harris

Go early if you want to find parking and you can't take bags in! It's a great place to learn history though and plenty of your guides and employees to help. The Missouri tour is a must! And the aviation museum is also special.

Burt Melzer

We had a fantastic time here. We weren't able to get on the Arizona memorial as it's still closed, so if you're looking for just that make sure you check if they have fixed it. You are still able to drive by it. The Missouri was amazing as well the tour guides are very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend doing one of the extra tours which do cost a little extra but are well worth it.

Business Hours of Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center in Hawaii

SUNDAY
7AM–5PM
MONDAY
7AM–5PM
TUESDAY
7AM–5PM
WEDNESDAY
7AM–5PM
THURSDAY
7AM–5PM
FRIDAY
7AM–5PM
SATURDAY
7AM–5PM

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