US Army Museum of Hawai'i

Introduction

The U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii, located in Battery Randolph on the Honolulu waterfront, is a military history museum housed in a coastal gun battery built in 1911. The concrete battery once mounted two 14-inch disappearing guns and was a key military installation defending Honolulu Harbor; today it has been transformed into a free museum showcasing the U.S. Army's military history in the Pacific. Permanent exhibits focus on the December 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Army operations in the Pacific War, and the evolution of Hawaii's military installations, displaying extensive historical photographs, weapons, uniforms, and soldiers' personal items. The exterior of the battery is preserved in its original condition, and visitors can mount the gun positions to experience the defenders' perspective and enjoy views of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach. Operated by the U.S. Army Reserve and free to the public, the museum is an excellent place to learn about Hawaii's military history and the Pacific War, complementing the USS Arizona Memorial to complete the Pearl Harbor historical experience.

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