MUSEUM
& SITE

WORLD WAR II

Sweeping the Seas

Try your hand at firing a torpedo and making important decisions in scenarios taken from real war patrol records. See what you can hear on our sonar (it might surprise you!) Let your children cruise on our keiki submarine and hear the stories of some of WWII’s most decorated submarines including USS Wahoo (SS-238), USS Parche (SS-384), USS Tang (SS-306) … and of course, USS Bowfin (SS-287).

THE COLD WAR

Underway on Nuclear Power

In the aftermath of WWII, the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union deteriorated. Fear of nuclear war resulted in an arms race that would come to define the second half of the 20th century. But how does nuclear power actually work? How is a missile fired? Listen to accounts of real missions only recently declassified and enjoy a “blast from the past” in our 1980s crew’s mess. Earn your (virtual) dolphins and sit at the dive stand of the USS Swordfish (SSN-579).

THE SILENT SERVICE TODAY

Imagining the Future

Although the Cold War is over, our submarines continue to play a vital role in our nation’s security. Visit our innovation carts. Participate in live experiments with our STEM education team. Why do things sink and float? How and does the ocean become more acidic? Could you crack a top-secret WWII cipher? How do animals evolve to survive in the depths of the ocean, and what can we learn from these unique organisms?

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

WATERFRONT MEMORIAL

The Waterfront Memorial is dedicated to the 52 submarines and more than 3,600 officers and crewmen lost during World War II. This memorial honors their enduring memory by telling the story of each lost submarine and listing the names of her crew.

GIFT SHOP

Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(808) 824-3513 / (808) 824-3614

BAGGAGE CONTACT & PRICES

For the safety and security of all visitors, bags are not permitted inside any of the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites. This includes backpacks, purses, camera or computer bags, fanny packs, luggage, diaper bags, etc. We offer a baggage storage service. To guarantee your satisfaction, we provide safe and secure storage with video surveillance. Prices are subject to change.

Regular Bag – $6.00
Large/Oversize – $10.00
We accept cash and all major credit cards for our baggage storage service.
Contact number: (808) 800-4126

FOOD SERVICE
Jake’s Food Truck at the
USS Bowfin

Hours: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
View the latest menu and order online here.

There are also several cold beverage vending machines and plenty of seating on our covered lanai, which overlooks USS Bowfin. Cash and all major credit cards are accepted for our food service.