Exclusive Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum & Battleship Missouri
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Port
Honolulu, Hawaii, US
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$440
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum offers a detailed exploration of aviation during World War II with a special focus on the pivotal attack on Pearl Harbor. this unique behind-the-scenes experience, not accessible to the public, allows visitors to explore hangars that still bear bullet holes. enjoy a guided tour of the museum. you will transfer from pearl harbor to ford island with museum tickets included. exhibits include:
hangar 37: an authentic world war ii-era structure, hangar 37 houses artifacts from the pearl harbor collection that narrate america's involvement in world war ii from the december 7, 1941 attack on pearl harbor to the battle of midway and beyond.
hangar 79: picking up where hangar 37 leaves off, hangar 79 chronicles the ascent of american air superiority established during world war ii. this dominance continued through subsequent decades, including the korean war, the vietnam war, and the gulf wars.
outdoor exhibits: situated between hangars 37 and 79, the outdoor collection features historic and modern helicopters. visitors to the museum can explore a dynamic array of traveling exhibits, covering topics ranging from the future of aviation to the heroes of world war ii.
visit the historic ford island control tower, where the iconic words, "air raid on pearl harbor -- this is no drill!" were first broadcast, forever altering the course of history. your first-class guided tour includes a ride in the meticulously-restored elevator. from the observation deck, enjoy a panoramic 360° view of the battlefield. accompanied by knowledgeable docents, you'll journey through the fateful morning of december 7, 1941, hearing compelling stories of sacrifice and courage.
lunch is served in a private area along the way.
next, you will visit the uss missouri and stand on the surrender deck, where world war ii finally ended. hear the story and see the impact of the kamikaze attack on mighty mo. explore below deck to see what navy life was really like. when the tour is complete, take the shuttle back to the pearl harbor visitor center.
notes: make sure to bring your state issued id.
bag policy: acceptable items include fanny packs or small clear purses; (1.25" x 2.25" x 5.5" or less in total dimensions) all other bags or purses should be left on board the ship. if you don’t have a fanny pack or small, clear purse, consider carrying only what can fit in your pockets. no items can be stored on the tour bus while you visit pearl harbor.