Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Historic Ford Island occupies World War II-era hangars Ranked #8 aviation attraction in the nation.
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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on historic Ford Island occupies World War II-era hangars that still bear the scars of our nation's first aviation battlefield.

Hawaiʻi students, America’s story needs your voice. 📢❗️Freedom 250’s American Heroes Student Art Contest is open to stud...
05/30/2026

Hawaiʻi students, America’s story needs your voice. 📢❗️

Freedom 250’s American Heroes Student Art Contest is open to students in grades 3–12, and we just learned that no submissions from Hawaiʻi have been made yet. Let’s change that.

As America prepares to mark its 250th birthday, students across the country are being invited to create original artwork honoring an American hero from history. From Pearl Harbor to the Pacific, Hawaiʻi has a powerful story to tell about courage, service, sacrifice, innovation, and resilience.

At Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, we see that story every day. We preserve aircraft, artifacts, and historic spaces that connect today’s students to the men and women who served before them. Our hangars still carry the scars of December 7, 1941, and our mission is to ensure those stories continue to inspire future generations.

We would love to see Hawaiʻi students submit artwork inspired by an American hero connected to Pearl Harbor, aviation, military service, Hawaiʻi, or the broader story of freedom in the Pacific.

✈️✈️Special PHAM recognition: If a Hawaiʻi student submits an entry inspired by Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, our historic campus, or a hero connected to our mission, PHAM will recognize one local submission with a complimentary PHAMily Membership and a featured spotlight through our museum channels. To participate, submit your drawing via email to [email protected] and include your name and a phone number and email. 

The deadline is coming fast: Monday, June 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Parents, teachers, youth leaders, and students: please share this widely. Let’s make sure Hawaiʻi is represented on the national stage.

Submit here: 
https://freedom250.org/celebration/american-heroes-student-art-contest

Today, we honor the birthday of Bob Hope, whose decades of entertaining America’s troops made him a lasting symbol of mo...
05/29/2026

Today, we honor the birthday of Bob Hope, whose decades of entertaining America’s troops made him a lasting symbol of morale, laughter, and connection for those serving far from home. His legacy remains an enduring part of military history. 🇺🇸✈️

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. 🇺🇸

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is OPEN today from 9 AM–5 PM and honored to help preserve the stories and legacy of those who served.

We are offering general admission today for active duty military, their families, and veterans (discounted military rate for veterans’ spouses).
Free parking at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, plus shuttle service between the USS Oklahoma and USS Utah Memorials from 10 AM–2 PM.

05/24/2026

Four years ago this Memorial Day weekend, the Ford Island Control Tower opened to the public, welcoming visitors inside one of Pearl Harbor’s most iconic historic landmarks.

Since then, ongoing preservation efforts have helped care for and restore this remarkable site so future generations can continue to connect with its history.

This timelapse offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the restoration work that helped bring the Tower back to life.

Today, the Tower continues to offer visitors a deeper understanding of Pearl Harbor through the Tower View Experience, a quick but powerful way to experience this historic place from a new perspective.

Have you made it to the top yet?

PHAMily Fun Day: Armed Forces Appreciation was an incredible success! 🇺🇸✈️💙Mahalo to everyone who joined us for a day of...
05/24/2026

PHAMily Fun Day: Armed Forces Appreciation was an incredible success! 🇺🇸✈️💙

Mahalo to everyone who joined us for a day of family fun, community connection, and appreciation for those who serve, and a special thank you to our presenting sponsor, CarWash808 Express, for helping make the $5 pre-registration possible!

From the “Cars & Coffee” car show in partnership with Ohana Motorsports Foundation, hands-on activities for keiki, and community partners across our historic campus to a special presentation by Dr. Mark E. Brouker, Captain, USN (Ret.), it was a meaningful way to kick off Memorial Day weekend.

📸 View the photos: https://www.flickr.com/gp/pacificaviationmuseum/2566H02Taj

🇺🇸 PHAMily Fun Day is this Saturday! 🇺🇸Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at PHAMily Fun Day: Armed Forces Appreciation, pre...
05/21/2026

🇺🇸 PHAMily Fun Day is this Saturday! 🇺🇸

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at PHAMily Fun Day: Armed Forces Appreciation, presented by CarWash808 Express.

🎟️ Kamaʻāina & Military tickets are $5 (ages 4+) with pre-registration through Friday at 11:59 PM HST
🚨 Tickets will be $10 at the door
Members & keiki 3 and under: FREE

📍 Visitor Info: Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is located on Ford Island, an active military base. Visitors without base access should park at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and take the free shuttle to the Museum.

Bring your ohana for a full day of activities across our historic campus, including:

🚗 “Cars & Coffee” Car Show with Ohana Motorsports Foundation (10 AM–2 PM)
🪖 FREE personalized WWII-era dog tag making demonstration
🎨 Keiki craft stations
✈️ Blue Angels Q&A with CEO John Hiltz (11 AM)
🎤 Guest speaker Dr. Mark E. Brouker, Captain, USN (Ret.) (1 PM)
❤️ Local exhibitors from across Oahu
➕ Plus all your favorite PHAMily Fun Day activities

🔗 Pre-register now: bit.ly/4kiZHy8

📣 Special guest speaker this Saturday at PHAMily Fun Day!Join us for a special presentation by Dr. Mark E. Brouker, Capt...
05/21/2026

📣 Special guest speaker this Saturday at PHAMily Fun Day!

Join us for a special presentation by Dr. Mark E. Brouker, Captain, United States Navy (Ret.), published author and leadership coach, as he shares Leadership Lessons from the Navy.

🗓 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 Pacific Theater in Historic Hangar 37

This presentation is included as part of PHAMily Fun Day: Armed Forces Appreciation, presented by CarWash808 Express, so if you’re joining us for the day, be sure to add this to your schedule 🇺🇸

PHAMily Fun Day admission:
🎟️ Kamaʻāina & Military: $5 with pre-registration through Friday at 11:59 PM HST ($10 at the door)
Members & keiki 3 and under: FREE

🔗 bit.ly/4kiZHy8

05/20/2026

Take a look at history returning one brushstroke at a time.

Captured from the top of the historic Ford Island Control Tower, this timelapse shows the restoration of Hangar 37’s “VISITING AIRCRAFT” lettering, inspired by archival imagery from 1941. Originally, the designation marked the space for transient aircraft visiting Ford Island.

📸 Archival reference: National Archives, 71CA-153E-14822. Courtesy of J. Michael Wenger.

05/19/2026

Artifacts tell stories. Interpretation brings them to life.

During a recent student field trip, our education team explained the history behind the drips and warping on this piece of USS Arizona inside Hangar 37.

That connection between artifact and story is what makes history unforgettable.

Make the most of your visit by booking a Guided Hangar Tour and uncover the stories behind the artifacts with one of our expert guides!

Address

319 Lexington Boulevard/Ford Island
Honolulu, HI
96818

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18084411000

Website

http://PearlHarborAviationMuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit/

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