Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Pearl Harbor National Memorial, a unit of the National Park Service, offers visitors a place to connect with national, international, and personal histories of World War II in the Pacific, ranging from events leading to the December 7, 1941, attack on O’ahu, to continued peace and reconciliation. The memorial is a “place of remembrance and contemplation of the nature of war and the sacrifices of those who lost their lives during the Pacific War.”
Pearl Harbor National Memorial is adjacent to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and includes the mostly open-air Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, two-world class museums, is home to the USS Arizona Memorial, along with the USS Utah, and the USS Oklahoma Memorials (located on Ford Island), the shipwrecks; submerged resources; mooring quays F6 North and South, F7 North and South, and F8 North and South; the six Chief Petty Officer Bungalows; and other historic and archeological sites that are tangible features of Battleship Row and the Pearl Harbor environs.
Park Information
The Pearl Harbor National Memorial is open daily from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (closed on major holidays), offering free admission to the park grounds and museums. To enhance your experience, we recommend booking one of our Official Pearl Harbor Tours in advance. Choose from our Multimedia Narrated Tours, led by Jamie Lee Curtis and Pearl Harbor survivors, or immerse yourself in history with our Virtual Reality Center experiences.
How to Get Tickets:
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Audio & VR Tours: Secure your spot by booking directly through ussarizonatours.com. These tours provide deep historical context and are the best way to explore the Visitor Center at your own pace.
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Arizona Memorial Boat Shuttle: These specific tickets are managed by the National Park Service and must be reserved separately via Recreation.gov. Due to high demand, we recommend booking 8 weeks in advance or checking for 24-hour-release tickets.
Important Park Policies:
To ensure security, no bags of any kind (purses, backpacks, or camera bags) are permitted inside the memorial. You may bring wallets, cameras, phones, and bottled water; medical supplies are allowed in clear bags. For your convenience, secure bag storage is available at the main gate ($6–$10 per bag), and onsite parking is $7 per day.
Pearl Harbor Narrated
Multimedia Tours
Multimedia Tours. Narrated by actress Jamie Lee Curtis, real WWII Veterans, Pearl Harbor Survivors, and National Park Service historians. Customize your tour to your schedule. Our basic Chief’s Tour has 15 stops while the Commander’s Tour has 23 and the Captain’s Tour has all 28 stops so you can select the indepthness of the experience you want and have time for…. To save more and increase your fun checkout the Deluxe Combo and or the Admiral’s VIP Tours
Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Theater
The Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Theater via virtual reality technology has four (4) exciting VR adventures that include “Skies Over Pearl”, “Air Raid Pearl Harbor”, “Walking the Deck of the USS Arizona Before the Attack," and “Experience the USS Arizona Memorial". All equipment is provided, with VR staff available to assist you.
Visit Our Book Store
For that special souvenir, hat, book, or the perfect gift for family and friends, don’t forget to visit the bookstore and gift shop just inside the entrance. The staff are very warm and helpful, and the proceeds for sales go towards our educational programs, remembrance ceremonies and preservation efforts of the park. So when you make any purchase you are helping us preserve this very important history for future generations.
Visit the USS Oklahoma and USS Utah Memorials
To visit the USS Oklahoma and USS Utah Memorials without military ID, you must reserve a seat on the Ranger-led Ford Island Bus Tour. This guided program departs from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and provides exclusive base access. Reservations are required, though tours remain subject to short-notice cancellation for weather or security.