--- title: Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum slug: pearl-harbor-aviation-museum-honolulu type: attraction sub_type: museums source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/pearl-harbor-aviation-museum-honolulu city: Honolulu state: HI country: US address: 319 Lexington Blvd geo: lat: 21.35991 lng: -157.96163 duration: up to 1.5 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:40:35.967Z price_from: amount: 29.99 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 4 count: 2417 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: General Admission price: 28.22 regular_price: 29.99 savings: 1.77 ticket_types: - name: Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Child (4-12 yrs) min_age: 4 max_age: 12 - name: General Admission Guided Hangar Tour price: 38.56 regular_price: 40.98 savings: 2.42 ticket_types: - name: Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Child (4-12 yrs) min_age: 4 max_age: 12 - name: Passport to Pearl Harbor price: 94.11 regular_price: 99.99 savings: 5.88 ticket_types: - name: Passport Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Passport Child (4-12 yrs) min_age: 4 max_age: 12 - name: Top of the Tower Tour Add-On Only price: 18.82 regular_price: 20 savings: 1.18 ticket_types: - name: Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Child (4-12 yrs) min_age: 4 max_age: 12 - name: Tower View Experience Add-On Only price: 9.41 regular_price: 10 savings: 0.59 ticket_types: - name: Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Child (4-12 yrs) min_age: 4 max_age: 12 --- ## Overview Step into history at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island, HI. The museum occupies two massive WWII-era hangars that house an impressive collection of vintage aircraft and offers stories from knowledgeable docents along with complimentary audio tours. ## What's Included - Admission to 2 historic hangars, outdoor exhibits, and the Raytheon Pavilion - Complimentary multilingual audio guide for self-paced exploration - Access to outdoor collections of historic and modern helicopters - Visit to the Historic Operations Building with the Rooftop Terrace exhibit - Access via free shuttle bus from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center ## What's Not Included - Bag storage fees at the Bowfin Submarine Park shuttle bus stop ## Ticket Options - **General Admission** — $28.22 (regularly $29.99, save $1.77) Explore 75+ years of Pacific aviation at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. General Admission includes 50+ aircraft, exhibits in Hangars 37 and 79, the Outdoor Exhibit, and the Walt Disney Studios WWII exhibit. Daily shuttle service from the visitor center. - Adult (13+ yrs) - Child (4-12 yrs) - **General Admission Guided Hangar Tour** — $38.56 (regularly $40.98, save $2.42) Upgrade your experience with a Guided Hangar Tour. Includes all General Admission features plus expert narration and exclusive access behind the scenes to aircraft restoration and preservation areas. - Adult (13+ yrs) - Child (4-12 yrs) - **Passport to Pearl Harbor** — $94.11 (regularly $99.99, save $5.88) Discover WWII history with the Passport to Pearl Harbor. This pass includes entry to Battleship Missouri, Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, a self-guided tour of the National Memorial, and a VR experience—all at your own pace over one to two days! - Passport Adult (13+ yrs) - Passport Child (4-12 yrs) - **Top of the Tower Tour Add-On Only** — $18.82 (regularly $20.00, save $1.18) Climb the historic Ford Island Control Tower for 360° views of Pearl Harbor. This guided tour grants exclusive access to the upper deck and Operations Building, sharing stories from the December 7, 1941 attack. (Add-on only; General Admission required.) - Adult (13+ yrs) - Child (4-12 yrs) - **Tower View Experience Add-On Only** — $9.41 (regularly $10.00, save $0.59) - Adult (13+ yrs) - Child (4-12 yrs) ## Good to Know - Stand on an American WWII battlefield and see strafing marks and bullet holes left by the attack that sunk the USS Arizona - Located on Ford Island, an active military base accessible only by shuttle bus - Free shuttles depart approximately every 15–20 minutes beginning at 8 a.m. - A valid government-issued photo ID (passport or driver's license) is required - Photography is allowed at the museum; some military base areas restrict photography - Children ages 3 and under are admitted free - Visitors are encouraged to wear closed-toed shoes and dress appropriately and respectfully - Bags are not permitted on the shuttle bus; a bag storage facility with fees is available at the Bowfin Submarine Park shuttle bus stop ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations. See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### Where is it located? Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is located at Historic Ford Island at 319 Lexington Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818. ### Is there parking available on site? The museum is on an active military base; non-military visitors are not allowed to drive there and must take the shuttle bus from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. ### What are the hours of operation? Operating hours may vary per day. Please check the operating hours during your target date range in the operating calendar above when booking your tickets. The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. ### How long is the tour? The self-guided tour lasts 40–60 minutes, the guided tour about 1 hour, and the Top of the Tower Tour 20–40 minutes. ### How often do shuttles run? Free shuttles depart approximately every 15 minutes from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center during museum hours. The final shuttle back to the Visitor Center departs at closing time. ### Is the museum suitable for children? Yes, the museum is suitable for all ages. They also offer free admission to children ages 3 and under. ### What should I wear? While there is no official dress code to visit the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, visitors are asked to dress appropriately and respectfully. Swimsuits are not acceptable. Flip flops and sandals are permitted; however, visitors are encouraged to wear closed-toed shoes, as there is a lot of walking when visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites. ### What should I bring? A valid government-issued photo ID (passport or driver's license) is required. ### Can I bring a bag? For security reasons, no bags are allowed on the shuttle bus to Ford Island. A bag storage facility at the Bowfin Submarine Park shuttle bus stop can store your belongings for a fee. ### Can I bring my camera? Yes, photography is allowed at the museum. However, remember that it’s located on an active military base, so please be mindful of any areas that are off-limits for photography, including the Admiral Clarey Bridge that you cross to gain access to Ford Island. ## Reviews > "The museum is very well done with a great collection of aircraft and exhibits. The audio guide added depth to the experience, and walking through the historic hangars was quite moving. Shuttle service was efficient, making access easy. Highly recommend for history buffs and families alike." > — hazzard0us, March 30, 2026 > "Disappointed." > — LakePuP, May 17, 2026