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Pacific Aviation Museum

📍 319 Lexington Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818, USA
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Introduction

The Pacific Aviation Museum is located within Pearl Harbor on Oahu, Hawaii, and is one of the most important World War II historical sites in the United States. Housed in two historic hangars on Ford Island that survived the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, the buildings themselves are witnesses to history. The museum displays a large collection of rare historic aircraft, including a Japanese Zero fighter, a B-17 Flying Fortress, and Stearman biplanes, and uses multimedia exhibits, flight simulators, and interactive displays to vividly recreate the history of the Pacific War. Visitors can also tour the nearby USS Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri to form a complete Pearl Harbor historical experience.

Highlights

1
Historic Hangars
Ford Island hangars that survived the 1941 attack, historic buildings themselves
2
Rare Aircraft Collection
Japanese Zero, B-17 Flying Fortress, Stearman biplanes and other WWII classics
3
Flight Simulators
Experience piloting WWII fighters through interactive simulators
4
Multimedia Exhibits
Audio, video and artifacts bring Pacific War history to life
5
Combined with USS Arizona
Can be visited together with USS Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri
6
Veteran Guides
Volunteer veterans often share firsthand war stories

🛈 Practical Info

HoursDaily 8:00-17:00, closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year
AdmissionAdult $25, Child (4-12) $13, includes audio guide
Duration2-3 hours
Address319 Lexington Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818
TransportAbout 30 minutes from Waikiki, shuttle bus from Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
NoteNo bags allowed, use lockers, only camera and wallet permitted

💡 Tips

Book tickets online in advance to avoid queues, especially in peak season
No bags of any kind allowed, bring only camera and wallet
Watch the 15-minute introductory film before touring exhibits
Buy combo tickets to visit USS Missouri and USS Arizona Memorial
Allow a full day to tour all three Pearl Harbor sites
Rent an audio guide if interested in WWII history

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Pacific Aviation Museum?

Book tickets online in advance to avoid queues, especially in peak season No bags of any kind allowed, bring only camera and wallet

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.