Pearl Harbor National Memorial Tours

Name: Pearl Harbor National Memorial Tours
Address: Pearl Harbor National Memorial Tours, Hawaii
Telephone: (808) 422-3399
Rating: 4.3867626

Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Pearl Harbor National Memorial is free to visit, although a $1 service charge is collected by recreation.gov to reserve tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial program. Visitors are encouraged to create and log in to their accounts before tickets are released since tickets are limited and may be reserved in their entirety in several minutes. Same-day, free tickets are no longer available at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. (See the "Booking Windows" tab for more information.) All visitors to the USS Arizona Memorial, regardless of their age, must have a ticket.

* Tickets are non-transferable and not for resale. Ticket reservations may not be made by commercial operators or agencies except as provided under the terms of a Commercial Use Authorization with the park.

* Ticket reservations may not be made by commercial operators or agencies except as provided under the terms of a Commercial Use Authorization with the park.

*Be sure to save your Recreation.gov confirmation email, print your confirmation code with QR code, or take a screenshot of your reservation QR code. This information will be required to ensure you are admitted to the correct program.

Please click here to access Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Pearl Harbor (USS Arizona) booking process and Pearl Harbor National Memorial.

A visit to the USS Arizona Memorial is a solemn and sobering experience, even for those who were not alive when the attack occurred.

The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, part of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, is the primary portal for visitors coming to Pearl Harbor. It is open daily from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Interpretive programs available include a round trip boat trip to the USS Arizona Memorial and time spent on the memorial for reflection and contemplation. USS Arizona Memorial programs run frequently throughout each day. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Parking at the visitor center is $7/day. This payment is collected through a virtual pay system on visitors’ mobile devices or via an onsite kiosk (this fee cannot be paid through recreation.gov).

The visitor center is the gateway for visitors to expand their knowledge of World War II and the Pacific Theater by visiting neighboring independent historic sites: Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum , Battleship Missouri Memorial , and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum . Ticketing and tour information for these sites can be found at the Passport to Pearl Harbor Historic Sites page.

* Ticket reservations may not be made by commercial operators or agencies except as provided under the terms of a Commercial Use Authorization with the park.

Please click here to access Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Pearl Harbor (USS Arizona) booking process and Pearl Harbor National Memorial.

A visit to the USS Arizona Memorial is a solemn and sobering experience, even for those who were not alive when the attack occurred.

Parking at the visitor center is $7/day. This payment is collected through a virtual pay system on visitors’ mobile devices or via an onsite kiosk (this fee cannot be paid through recreation.gov).

Need to Know

***Caution***
High theft area, do not leave valuables in vehicles.
Tickets
Pearl Harbor National Memorial is a fee-free site, and the National Park Service does not charge for programs or for entrance fees.

With a limited number of tickets available online each day, reservations can fill quickly. Reservations may be made up to 8 weeks (56 days) in advance. All tickets reserved for the USS Arizona Memorial program are final. There are no refunds for the $1.00 reservation fee under any circumstances.

Ticket reservations may not be made by commercial operators or agencies except as provided under the terms of a Commercial Use Authorization with the park.

Other tickets, for the separately-managed Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, can be reserved at the Passport to Pearl Harbor Historic Sites page.
When to Arrive
Please arrive at Pearl Harbor Visitor Center at least thirty (30) minutes prior to your assigned tour time and be at the Validation Check in located at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Theater ten (10) minutes prior to your tour time to ensure you are checked-in. The Navy-operated boat will begin boarding at your tour time. If you are late you may miss your tour.
Bags
Bags are prohibited at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Clear, see-through stadium bags and bags containing medical devices or medication may be allowed into the site at the discretion of the National Park Service. Cameras, cell phones, and wallets are allowed. Bags may be secured in a storage facility near the visitor center entrance for a fee. More information is available on the park’s website, here .
Weather/Boat Cancellations
Boat trips to the USS Arizona Memorial may be cancelled or modified due to boat mechanical issues, high winds, and other safety concerns.
Accessibility
The visitor center has reserved accessible parking near the entrance. The restrooms, theaters, exhibit galleries, bookstore, information desks, drinking fountains, Navy shuttle boats and the USS Arizona Memorial are all fully accessible to visitors in wheelchairs or scooters. Walking the distance between facilities may be challenging for visitors with mobility issues. Several benches are located throughout the site for opportunities to rest. Please note: The visitor center does not offer wheelchairs to the public. Please use assistive devices with care; walkers with wheels have caused accidents when used as wheelchairs. Stay hydrated in the tropical climate.

For hearing impaired visitors, all films are fully captioned in English. There is an induction loop for use with hearing aids in the theater. Visually impaired visitors will find signage in braille in addition to tactile models of various interpretive resources throughout the site. Braille booklets regarding Pearl Harbor are available at the information desk.
Parking
Please plan for traffic and allow time to find parking in one of the paid-parking lots located within walking distance of the visitor center. Taxi cabs and ride share companies must follow parking lot signage, as well as all pick up and drop off protocols.

Booking Windows

Primary Booking Window: Tickets are available 8 weeks (56 days) in advance at 3 pm HST on a rolling daily window. Example: On Monday, May 2, tickets will be available for Monday, June 27; on Tuesday, May 3, tickets will be available for Tuesday, June 28.

Secondary Booking Window: Additional tickets are available one day in advance at 3 pm HST on a rolling daily window. Example: On May 3, additional tickets will be available for May 4; on May 4, additional tickets will be available for May 5.

Changes and Cancellations

All tickets reserved for the USS Arizona Memorial program are final. There are no refunds for the $1.00 reservation fee under any circumstances.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

PEARL HARBOR NATIONAL MEMORIAL 1 ARIZONA MEMORIAL PLACE Honolulu HI 96818

Phone Number

(808) 422-3399

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