Pearl Harbor Hangar 79

Attended the Pearl Harbor Day Gala and fundraiser. Great location for the event, amazing entertainment and food. If you have an opportunity to attend an event in this hangar, you will not regret it. I especially love the windows which still show damage from that fateful day on Ford Island.

I went here around a year ago and it was one of the most amazing places to learn about world war 2 history and it is one of the best places to actually see the impact of war and it was surreal seeing the bullet holes from that infamous day in history I am planning to go to college for world war 2 history and I believe you are young or old if you are going to Hawaii visiting Pearl Harbor has to be on your list

Super cool experience. If you love fighter jets and history, you MUST see this place! You can also go to the control tower, but keep in mind that it is $20 extra

Not a big hanger and only few aircraft are displayed, but a B-17 told a story only the young man in WWII who flown them can tall of their courage and patriotism. It was quite hot inside the hanger, and you need to make sure you look up to the window of the hanger door because some of the window still show the bullet hole that shot from the Japanese attack Zeros. So don’t miss that.

Still bullet damage in the windows from Japanese zeros from the attack on pearl harbor. Lots of air frames on site.

Awesome experience! Loved seeing all the old planes, jets and even helicopters!

Wonderful, historic place. So proud to have stood where so much happened on 12-7-1941.

Have been here a few times in past. The prices are geared towards tourists... sandwiches are good, though.

If you're even remotely interested in aviation, WWII history, or just looking for a meaningful stop while visiting Oahu, the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is a *must*. Located on historic Ford Island, this museum is both powerful and fascinating. The experience starts with a short shuttle ride from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, taking you across the bridge to a secure military base -- which already sets the tone for how special this place is. Once you're inside, Hangar 37 greets you with immersive exhibits and vintage aircraft, including a Japanese Zero and a beautifully restored B-25. Every display is thoughtfully presented, with stories and details that make the history come alive. Hangar 79 was my personal favorite. You can still see the bullet holes in the glass from the December 7th attack, and the restoration work being done on vintage planes is incredible. The staff and volunteers were super knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. Pro tip: book the "Top of the Tower Tour" if you can -- the view from the control tower is breathtaking and adds even more context to the events of Pearl Harbor. There's also a cool flight simulator if you're feeling adventurous, plus a gift shop and a small café if you need to refuel.

This is a beautiful memorial and active base. The museum is informative with different forms of media to learn from. This is my second time going and not all of the area is still complimentary to roam.

My family and I had a great time visiting the aviation museum. They had so many more planes than I thought they did and are still in the middle of restoring other planes that are in pieces. They had a few simulators inside that my son enjoyed doing and there is a restaurant with quick serve food to grab if you are visiting more than one museum like we were that day.

5++ My daughter wants to become an F-16 fighter pilot someday so this was the perfect place to visit. We were there during RIMPAC and she was able to meet amazing pilots from all over. I highly recommend taking in some history!

When visiting Oahu, Pearl Harbor is a must. It's not even a question. I stopped by and spent the majority of the day there. There are multiple museums, so if you're getting your money's worth, you will be there for quite some time like me. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is one of the highlights you should check out. You have to take a shuttle to get there and it was my last stop on my visit. I was there until close. First off, they have a ton of planes and helicopters outside. Walk around and check them all out. There's information about each one. While I was there, they also had a temporary Disney exhibit. Rather than a kid's exhibit as I expected, it was about Disney's role in spreading propaganda during WWIII. Interesting. They also have a hangar where they work on restoring planes. There wasn't much to see here. The meat of the action is in the indoor museum. Planes are inside and elaborate displays are at your disposal to learn a lot about the aerial side of things during the attacks on Pearl Harbor and WWII. There's an audio guide which I highly recommend. You'll learn a lot more this way. They also have a cafeteria (plus beer) and a gift shop. I didn't have time to check out either. You can easily spend two-three hours here if you're listening to everything that's part of the audio guide. Don't miss it!

Three building museum. The audio tour was very informative. I think the band for the audio player could have been a bit longer. It would have made for wearing around the neck and activating it easier.

Incredibly moving...well organized, very affordable, a highly recommended visit in person to help anyone interested in our Country's history to better understand it, as well as its future, and our geopolitical place within the world today. All the exhibits are very approachable in terms of way finding and packed with super interesting historical information. The volunteer docents are particularly knowledgeable. The virtual reality exhibits are worth doing as well. If you are in Hawai'i, try to make it here. It is just minutes from the Honolulu airport.

Took the whole family for a tour here after seeing the Arizona memorial, just the history lesson we were looking for! They have every type of plane there, some fully restored and others the way they were found. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and the stories he shared about people and events that happened in WW II made it personal. We learned so much history , it was an unforgettable day.

This museum is a treasure trove of history. The museum has a lovely audio guide that even includes some commentary in the hanger. The preserved hanger was special to walk through. It also was neat to see part of the hanger was a aircraft restoration shop. Bravo keep up the good work preserving history.

We love it here. The staff are super knowledgeable and always offer great insight. We want to go back every time we are in Hawaii to get more info.

Time: Sunday around 10am Pros: -airplanes! -helicopters! -bullet holes! -cool location -excellent gift shop -limited to base access or NPS tour, so not overly crowded. -but for real, the bullet holes in the hangar are amazing. Cons: -A little pricey for the size, but still worth it. -could use better signage for aircraft outside.

The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is another great historical site. Took the Tower Tour and was glad we did. The extra information really gives you a better idea of what happened at this old airfield. The museum is also full of neat things to see and learn. There is more than one building to go through. In addition, there are lots of aircraft to see on the grounds. It's an additional stop on the same bus that takes you to the USS Missouri. Great experience!

Tourist or local, this is such an amazing spot to check out. There are military and Kama'aina discounts, which are always nice. Currently, there is the Disney collaboration going on, which shows the relationship between disney cartoons and the war. Had the honor of meeting John Gleeson. This man was such a surprise and honor, and the high light of this visit.

Attended an event at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum involving the stars of the HBO series called The Pacific. There were extensive training prior to filming and each actor felt fellowship and camaraderie with each other as soldiers would. There were hard-core fans in the audience. As a reminder- no bags are allowed. There is a storage locker u can use for $7. I used Uber but you have to pay for parking also at the Visitors center The whole place looks different so I took a few pics of the renovated tourist site. The bus depot is on the far right now. The gift shop is much grander than before also. Of course the rangers are very strict with rules so only carry stuff u need in your pockets and follow directional signs.

We went when they had the air show and free admission and it was amazing! The whole family had a lot of fun! First off, it's free, when normally we would have to pay $20+, which imo it might not be worth it. Also, we're able to drive to Ford Island directly and I don't think that's possible without the special event. We had so much fun to be able to go inside the vehicles such as a military plane, a military helicopter, a US Coast Guard helicopter, a US Coast Guard boat, a fire truck, etc.. There were also different kids activities, such as coloring station and model plane construction. They also have different boots that give out swag. And of course the airshow was amazing. They were real airplanes doing stunts and also the remote control airplanes as well. There was also a coach bus that will run around the island for different parking lot drop offs. We spent 3 to 4 hours here and had a lot of fun.

The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is the second stop on the shuttle loop (the first one is the USS Missouri) before returning to the visitor center. Seeing the planes here was really cool! My favorite for sure was the Curtiss P-40E Warhawk, aka the Flying Tiger. I was thrilled to see a magnet depicting it in the gift shop, and bought it! We rode the simulation game as well, which we added on to our tickets. They have limited tickets for this each day, so we were pretty happy we got it on our tickets. It was a lot of fun, and we got flipped upside down a lot. We also had lunch in the cafe, and enjoyed a bulgogi rice bowl, and Pop Culture ice cream pops/ ice pops in Cookie Monster and Strawberry Guava Creamsicle flavor. Definitely visit here if you plan to visit Pearl Harbor!

This is by far one of the COOLEST museum's I've ever been to. I love history, and Pearl Harbor has always been something that fascinated me since I was young. When I saw there was a aviation museum, it was a MUST. I love planes and combine that with Pearl Harbor, say less. You park at the visitor center, and walk in to take the shuttle. The shuttle comes every 15 minutes. There's no access into Ford Island unless you're military or on a shuttle. The drive took 10 minutes or so with the first stop at the USS Missouri. It was awesome seeing it up close. There's so much history with this ship, and just seeing it was jaw dropping. When you get to the museum, you see the control tower right outside, along with a older passenger plane. Right away I was excited. You walk in and instantly I got chills. I highly recommend asking for the audio walkthrough, you can hear more information on everything inside. When you walk into the hanger, WOW.. I was blown away. There were so many different WW2 planes, from the P40 to to Zero, to the B17. I literally stared at every piece for minutes before going on to the next. I read each exhibit and listened to everything on the audio piece. There's just so much history, and I was fascinated 100%. You really learn about the attack on Pearl Harbor. It was really really cool. The staff there were super friendly and answered a lot of questions I had. We had a really good conversation. He had a lot of knowledge and was very honest. Thank you! There's a flight simulator you can try for $10, we didn't do that but it looks really cool as you're flying over Pearl Harbor. When you're done here, you walk outside to the left, and BOOM! There's a whole fleet of different planes. It was like walking into a candy store for me. You can literally walked right next to, under each plane, up close! There's all types of military planes, Army, Navy, Air Force etc. There's a Blue Angel, F14, F16, different helicopters. The hanger is under construction but you can see inside it. There's engines and different parts. Just standing outside on the actual floor was breath taking. You can see the actual bullet holes on the glass. This was where it all happened. This was probably one of the coolest things I'ver ever seen. My GF had a really good time too and she was very impressed. I had to pick up a few things at the gift shop. This was probably one of the best things we did on the trip right before we left. I HIGHLY recommend coming here and seeing a bit of US history. I'm definitely coming back again, no questions about it.

TV and newspaper ads offering promotional for Walt Disney Studios and World War II Exhibition on June 1 and 2, 2024 for $5/person entry vs. the standard rate of $25.99 to the museum. Price - 5 stars for the $5 promotional entry, HOLO train riders could get in free. Exhibition - 5 stars, the photos of the fire trucks used to fight airplane fires was interesting. Scavenger hunt for the keiki's. Didn't get to try the flight simulators, but that looked like fun. It would have been great if they offered more planes/helicopters that you can go inside like they do when the Blue Angels comes to town, but I assume you would need a bigger museum staff to do that. The Disney exhibit was okay if you are into art and drawings. Cafe - 1 star, due to limited seating and long lines. The rules states that no outside food/beverages/cooler allowed. Gift shop - 1 star, high prices for gifts. Entry to aviation tower - 1 star, you have to pay and additional $19.99 to go up. I think it should be included with entry fee. Parking/bus ride - 5 stars, for the Disney event you could park for free at the Skyline train station at Aloha Stadium and they bused you over for free, buses came quite often around every 15 minutes.

Wow, a true highlight of the Pearl Harbor experience! We are so glad we did this for $25 per person. Worth every penny! We spent two hours here and I feel like I could have spent another 2 hours looking at all the planes, helicopters and jets outside! The inner museum is super well done, with interactive boards and signs and even a flight simulator. That does cost extra, but it was a must do! The Flying Tiger left me just awestruck. What a plane! Make sure to put this on your list when you visit Pearl Harbor. They ferry you from the visitors center to Ford Island via a nice air conditioned bus that runs every 15 minutes.

The last stop for today's viewing. The exhibits have been added to. The number of aircraft both old and later models are on display. Including a shot up Japanese fighter. It reminds us that there were casualties on both sides of the conflict. Take your time and enjoy the displays.

$25 entrance or $20 w/ military ID Located in Ford Island They have a flight simulator ride that looked sweet but it was $10 to ride Small cafe located inside- restrooms available and clean Hangar 79 part of the tour was closed while we visited there kind of disappointed. There was lots of planes outside to check out. If you are military affiliated or like this stuff- check it out! They had a field trip going on the day we went too. They offered an audio tour as well- grab the device at the front. Handicap / wheelchair accessible. It was so cool to see the old military planes and items from the past. Very interesting to see Grumman planes too as my husband does aviation for a living. Very cool. I wish the entrance fee was a bit cheaper considering the hangar was shut down the day we visited- oh well. The hangar looked pretty sweet to browse around - we took a peek from outside.

This is one of the museums you can visit while at Pearl Harbor. You must take a free bus there from the main area. It cost around $28 per person. This was my favorite of the three. Mainly because of the Bob Hope exhibit. I like many of the planes as well but the Bob Hope exhibit was unique. They also have a diner in the museum. Plus, you can do some add-ons were you get to do virtual reality. I would highly recommend people visit this place while they are at Pearl Harbor.

This is a very well executed aviation museum. My sons and I have been to air museums all over the world, and this is one of the top. The aircraft available to see is quite comprehensive, with several one-of-a-kind planes. Most are beautifully restored. There is both an indoor and outdoor experience, and you must do both. You can even go into the hanger that stood during Pearl Harbor and see the bullet holes from the Japanese planes that occurred during the attack. There are many planes to see along with information about most of them, so plan on at least 2 to 3 hours here. It is well worth it!

The staff were helpful and friendly respectful. It was a really neat experience. Definitely recommend this if you're in the area don't miss it.

I could recommend this spot enough. There's so much to see in Pearl Harbor and this is a must see. So many cool planes to check out and history to learn about. If you are in Oahu visiting, plan for a day at Pearl Harbor and make this one of your stops.

A piece of American History that cannot be missed. Yes, it's another ~$25 per person but worth the price. Dozens of planes to see with plenty of history, stories and artifacts vital to the allies success in WWII and beyond. Several of the exhibits are hands off but there are plenty of planes stationed outside that are open to touch however, none of the planes are open to climb into. The highlight for us, especially my 13yo, was the flight simulator. There is an additional cost for this over the museum entrance fee and the flight lasts about six minutes. The simulator is much like a video game but it moves based on the pilot's inputs. In other words, you will actually go up, down, roll left, roll right, barrel roll and a full loop; if you can stomach it. Tours are self guided and should last around 1.5-2 hours to include the simulator. There is a little diner on site for food and a gift shop. Transportation to the actual museum is by shuttle bus that picks up at the main center and drops off at the Aviation Museum as well as the USS Missouri. The bus comes about every 10-15 minutes and the trip takes 5-10 minutes. Bring water and leave your bags at home. No bags are allowed other than small clutch sized purses.

Such a wonderful museum right on Ford Island. It's a great place. Our six year old asked to go 3 different times on our last trip to Oahu. I recommend the yearly membership if you plan on visiting more than once.

If you're going to be touring Pear Harbor, get a shuttle over to see this setup on Ford Island. This is the Navy airfield the Japanese bombed on 12/7/41. If you're military, just use your ID to drive onto Ford and park in front of the museum. There are 2 hangars to tour. The first has display with maps etc. The displays are very good and tell them story of the conflict. After that hangar there is an area with older aircraft parked outside. The final and larger hangar (79) was strafed. You'll see the bullet holes in the hangar four glass. Less aircraft displays, but an interesting B-17 recovered are the far wall. A must do.

This museum has a lot of information and is very well curated. However if you think it's going to be fun for your little kids I would think twice. There is absolutely nothing the kids can touch or go in. No place for the kids to do anything interactive or fun. Only looking and reading. It's a huge missed opportunity as there is so much space for a children discovery area. If you want to buy membership it's not worth it. Please build an area for the little ones to touch and play. It would be extremely beneficial for future generations to get that experience and excitement.

For the Top of the Tower Tour: You take an elevator up 3/4 of the way and then a couple of flights of stairs. Outstanding view from the observation deck...What was even more outstanding was our docent, River. He did a great job of describing the layout of the harbor and also chronicling the attack on Pearl Harbor...River also was very knowledgeable on other Pearl Harbor related topics we asked about.. He was da besis!

The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is an indispensable place to learn about the Pacific War. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Kama'aina and military discounts are available. You will be asked to show your Corona vaccination card before purchasing tickets. After purchasing your ticket, you will take a shuttle bus to the Aviation Museum on Ford Island (about 15 minutes), or you can take your own car if you have a military ID. When I arrived at the museum, there were so many exhibits that I learned so much. When you see the actual items that were used, you will be amazed at the level of technology that was used back then. Outside, there are fighter jets and helicopters from the U.S. Russia and Australia on display. If you are an airplane enthusiast, you will not be disappointed. I was surprised to see that some of the fighter planes on display belonged to the Hawaii Air National Guard, to which I belong. I tried the flight simulator, but to be honest it was tough because I got motion sickness so bad. Flight simulators are recommended for people who like screaming rides. Most of the visitors are tourists, but even locals can have a good time. I am an Issei, born and raised in Japan, and to be honest, I have been refusing to go here for a long time, but I went for the first time today and learned a lot, and I am very grateful.

It was cool to see this piece of history frozen in time. If you don't normally have access to military instructions, this coolness goes 100x! It starts with an educational movie in the auditorium. I recommend sitting in the front as it's pretty noisy in the lobby if you sit by the entrance. The main place has several planes in the main exhibit, more in the Hangar 79 and so many more outside what's you can freely roam to admire these beauties. Let me remind you that the ride/VR experience inside is not free. I don't think it's worth paying for a 2min experience so I skipped the long line. I actually went there for a specific reason to get my hands in "I love the smell of jet fuel in my coffee" mug but due to recent events in the military housing, it was sold out. Bummer... $25 for an adult was a bit high for this in my opinion however it was a pretty cool experience overall.

This review is dedicated to the men and women that served in the Armed Forces of the United States and is in commemoration on this 80th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor. We were able to visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial recently to visit the Battleship Missouri Memorial (see previous review) and the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. These two military museums are located at Ford Island, the focus of the attack 80 years ago, today. The Arizona Memorial signifies the beginning of WWII for the US and the Missouri represents the end of hostilities with the signing of the Japanese surrender. The Aviation Museum started modestly as the Pacific Aviation Museum -Pearl Harbor and now has expanded as the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum comprising 2 buildings and the many aircraft parked on the tarmac in between. The main building, Hangar 37 focuses on the events on the morning of Sunday, December 7th, 1941. On that day, planes from six aircraft carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy, like the Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero-sen fighter, descended from the skies over Oahu. Torpedoes, bombs and cannon shells rained down on the hapless battleships moored side by side at the piers and on the planes parked at the Ford Island airfield. Over 2,400 Americans lost their lives that day and another 1,100 wounded. ... Today, the Aviation museum is located on Ford Island, a part of the active military base of US Armed Forces, so you need to be escorted onto the island by personnel or to take the Roberts Hawaii shuttle bus from the National Memorial. Tickets are sold when you arrive at the museum. As you enter, you see the infamous Zero, the dominant fighter craft in the early days of the war and the outclassed US Army fighter of the time, the P-40 Warhawk. The P-40 is the symbol of the museum and a pair of them were the only planes to have gotten off the ground in defense of Pearl Harbor. Other displays continue onto later events of the war. The B-25 Mitchell bomber is depicted as one of Col. Jimmy Doolittle's planes during the raid on Japan in retaliation for Pearl Harbor. The exhibits continue with an SBD Dauntless dive bomber and F4F Wildcat fighter, both planes serving with the US Navy at the Battle of Midway. Outside, as you head towards Hangar 79, you'll see many of the museum's more recent acquisitions in the form of modern jets like the F-14 Tomcat (of Top Gun fame), F-15 Eagle, F-5 Freedom Fighter, F-104 Starfighter, F-4 Phantom II, F-100 Super Saber, A-3 Skywarrior F-102 Delta Dagger and a Russian MiG-21. There is also a collection of helicopters including an SH-60 Seahawk, CH-53 Sea Stallion, OH-58 Kiowa and AH-1 Cobra. The entrance to Hangar 79 is currently guarded by an F-105 Thunderchief from the Vietnam era and a rare F-111, once serving with the Royal Australian Air Force. Inside Hangar 79 are some new acquisitions, with some undergoing restoration and readying for exhibition. The unlikely pair of MiG-15 and F-86 Saber will be hung from the ceiling locked in a bitter dogfight. Done the line are an A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-16 Falcon, veterans of the Gulf Wars. The shiny blue and yellow plane in the middle is an F/A-18 Hornet, formerly of the Blue Angels and retired after hundreds of airshows across the country. In the back of the hangar is one of the museum's crown jewels, a B-17 Flying Fortress affectionately called the "Swamp Ghost", recovered from it's 1942 crash landing in Papua New Guinea and currently undergoing a full restoration. And don't forget to visit the Raytheon Pavilion pop-up tent outside Hangar 79 housing the tribute to Bob Hope, a real American treasure. The AC in there feels great! If you're feeling peckish, you can grab some eats at the Laniakea Cafe and maybe a few souvenirs at the Gift Shop.

Opening weekend for the newly added attraction featuring the Disney characters! Admission is $5 this weekend with 4 and under free! You know who else is free??? Holo card holders are free!! The family and I went on Sunday at 11am. Boy was it hot . A 2 and 4 year old with my husband and I made a day of it. Spending about 2 hours at the museum was nothing short of awesome. The kids enjoyed watching the robots, coloring, and of course the bouncers. Outside is where the bouncers are located. $20 will buy you an unlimited bounce pass. Outside is also where you can find $5 lemonade and $3 popcorn. The Disney attraction is outside the museum in an air conditioned tent. It was nice. While waiting for our turn to go in we were provided with umbrellas which was nice. Once inside we were told there are no video or picture taking. Overall it's a must see!

Awesome piece of history here right across the bridge from the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Do not overlook it. It's on Ford Island and on the lefthand side, look for the air traffic control tower. There is a theater to start off with pictures and the story of how the theater of WWII in the Pacific was shaped leading into 1941 and why Oahu was chosen to be attacked by the Empire of Japan. Then you go into and open area that has some planes and exhibits. There are two simulations pods that you can "fly" in one. It looks like a heck of a flight as you flip and move all around. There are restrooms, a restaurant, and a gift shop as you leave the main building. There is an area with some aircraft from various times and locations before you go into a hanger with even more such a B-17 with a unique story, a Blue Angel F-18, and a Tomcat F-14. You can also pay $20 to go up in the air traffic control tower for a presentation and to have a great view. There are photos of what it looked like in 1941 to get an idea of how it looked prior to that historic day of infamy and to compare to what it looks like today. Definitely add to your list of sights to see.

There is a 12-13 minute video on loop to your right immediately after entering. If you have a tour scheduled, leave and come back. You'll be able to watch it all, in parts, if necessary. We spent right at an hour here. We would have liked to stay longer, but we have a scheduled time at the Arizona. They have a flight simulator for an extra $7.50 each. They also let you touch a lot of planes, some of them they let you get up close and personal.

Hanger 79 was very disappointing. No one told me the hanger was almost totally empty and under renovation. The entry price was way too high for this activity! Compare this government owned museum with Hill Air Force field in Utah. Donations only, since we pay taxes!

This was the third stop on the Pearl Harbor Pass and on the shuttle loop. Seeing planes hoisted in the air and reading blurbs about pilots and their stories was interesting. Despite this being our third museum stop of the day, our aviation enthusiast ten year old son LOVED it and our eight year old daughter endured it just fine. Each hangar had aircrafts and signage filled with information. The audio tour (free) embellished the experience, especially for the eight year old. We only had 1.5 hrs to complete the museum and we could have easily spent more time. The gift shop was also generously stocked for aviation enthusiasts. There was a cafe there with a more restaurant feel compared to the grill at the USS Missouri. Restrooms of course. I knocked down a star because an aircraft exhibit where kids can climb and romp around would have just topped the experience. There was a helicopter in between the hangars that appeared to be climb friendly, but it just seemed the caution tape was removed by another party. In all fairness, we were told about a vintage firetruck where the kids could climb. But it's an aviation museum and an airplane where kids can see the gauges and touch the controllers really treats their tactile senses. This stop would be stroller friendly.

Not many planes but nice inside. I gave 3 stars but would put zero for cafe. The nuggets are dark meat which would be ok if they said tht on menu and didn't have tendons in it. We also got the salad and it was sooo disgusting. Definitely not safe to eat. What made it worse was the prices. Also, I would of said something to cashier but she was pushy and seemed annoyed she had to take our order

We went to Arizona Pearl Harbor national park today but the boat rides were canceled due to high winds. Ended up visiting the displays and pavilions next to the boat ride pier. Afterwards we took ride to Ford Island to see Battleship Missouri. Had dole whip and snacks at the food truck. Following bus route we advanced to Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. I am a card holding member and use my two passes for my guests. It was a special day because of the PHAMday radio control aircraft event. Extra staff made our visit special. The highlight of the day was partaking in the smoke guava meat rice bowl! The meat was very flavorful. Strong smoke taste. Also moist and juicy. We ordered with Kim Chee side. This combo was so good that I promised myself to return just to get another serving. See photo of my guest with smoke guava meat rice bowl.

Anything involving history and the price us Americans pay and paid for it is a good thing.!! Aviation museum is located on Ford island (Still a military installation) so you would need to park at the Arizona memorial parking area and catch a free bus shuttle to Ford Island... I believe shuttles (Royal star tour buses) circle to and from every 20-30 minutes. The shuttle will stop at the Missouri battle ship museum first and then go on to the Aviation museum (so remember to get off on the second stop. The actual museum is an airconditioned hanger with pristine reconditioned WW2 era planes such as an actual Japanese zero.. Kate bomber..P40 curtiss-- Dauntless dive bomber..B25 Mitchell and other misc planes... Then there's an outside display of old decrepit (parked there almost seemed abandoned or ready to scrap condition) mostly vietnam era jets / helicopters and a few retired modern jets... Then there is another hanger (Hanger 79) that houses a blue angels f/a 18 hornet.. F14 Tomcat.. TBF avenger and an actual B-17 bomber!! ...Hanger 79 Seems like it was the actual working hangar they use to refurbish and maintain the aircraft at the museum because there was also unfinished projects like a nose of a B52 and a nose of a P-38. There is a clean well maintained bathroom within the main museum hanger .. small gift shop (shirts hats trinkets etc..) as well as a small snack shop restaurant. The restaurant has the same theme as the museum but opens at 11am. The menu consists of burgers.. Hotdogs.. Fries... etc... I got the "hawaii five o" basically a kalua pig (mays brand i believe) wrap with coleslaw wrapped in a tortilla wrap and yipes!! it was swimming with oil (they could have let drain) but it tasted good. Anyways if u are hungry you are a captured audience because you are not allowed to bring any bags flasks etc..to Ford island so if you are hungry you thats it.. The Pearl Harbor Aviation museum... a great addition to the Arizona memorial... and the Missouri museum..

Those who love aviation will definitely love Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor! The series of old war birds is impressive and walking on hallowed grounds where the scared runway still resonates, the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor so many years ago. The dedication of those volunteers that transform these ancient warbirds into displays and memories of valor are a tribute to those that paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom. Mahalo for preserving these priceless treasures of history and upholding our nations resolve of upholding our nations values of righteousness and freedom through a military that is second to none. You can park at the Pearl Harbor Memorial and catch the bus to the Arizona Memorial and or the Museum or drive yourself if you have military access. There is a souvenir shop that has lots of items from T-shirts, hats, maps, books to rubber ducks. I scored a discount led Aloha Shirt and got an extra discount for being a veteran! I recommend planning a full day to take in all the sites Pearl Harbor has to offer. Please remember to pause and reflect on the significance of what these hallowed grounds represent and honor the memories and sacrifices of our American Heroes in and out of Uniform that served our greatnation. Their spirits resonate a silent but powerful inner strength and everlasting resolve of freedom.

This is a really fun place for the family to go out and have fun!! It has a lot of great history and a type of "arcade" which I totally recommend! It's fast and quick for a fun day.

Took advantage of the Air Force Day's free admission for active duty/retired Air Force personnel and checked out this very nice establishment. It was one great outing. Really enjoyed the "Bob Hope" pavilion. It is a must see for Bob Hope fans. There are many aircrafts on display, both inside the hangar, museum and outside for visitors to take a closer look at them. Looking forward for a revisit next year.

This was our second visit here - the first being over 5 years ago - and it never disappoints! Seeing all of the old aircrafts, in various stages of restoration, is fascinating. There is an indoor space housing various Japanese and American aircrafts that were associated with the attacks on Pearl Harbor. We really enjoyed reading all the plaques and stats on these planes. The kids thoroughly enjoyed doing the flight simulator as well! Outside there is a hanger filled with more planes for viewing up close, including a Blue Angel. Outside of the hanger, there was a tent set up dedicated to Bob Hope, a legendary entertainer who was gracious enough to perform for Troops all over the world. I found this tent very interesting! Over all, 5 / 5!

One of the best museums on the island to look at the history of not only aviation, but a look at the history of what has happened throughout the years on Hawaii. The flight simulator is a must!! Costs separate but totally worth it. You fly a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk and it the simulator goes up, down, tilts, and even rotates 360°! A free magnet with your Yelp check-in at the front desk and the souvenir shop is pretty decent as well. *Catch.....you have to either buy a tour to get on the base or poses a valid DoD ID card.

I stumbled across a special that the Pacific Aviation Museum (PAM) was offering for the month of February. I'm always looking for stuff to do with the kids & my son loves airplanes so I figured it was a good deal. Normal priced tickets to PAM are $15 for kamaaina and free for kids under 4. The Sweetheart special PAM was offering was a $50 family pass for a whole year. This pass is normally $100. It came with a gift bag with some cool PAM gear, 4 guest passes and a family pass open to 2 adults and 4 kids so it ended up being an awesome deal! I am unfamiliar with the whole Pearl Harbor process since I'm not military, but we made the mistake of trying to drive right on base lol. So we were turned around and sent to the Pearl Harbor Visitor's Center. From there we were shuttled to the museum in a spacious and AC Robert's Hawaii bus. This was a highlight for my son since he loves anything with wheels, riding the bus was a bonus for him lol. There are no bags allowed, not even diaper bags so if you have babies make sure to pack a few diapers and wipes in a clear bag. They also offer free clear bags at the baggage storage area. To store your belongings or bags I think it cost $5, we just left our stuff in the car. I made the mistake of not bringing the stroller, there's a lot of walking so if you have heavy babies like us I suggest you bring one. The strollers fit nicely into the Robert's Hawaii storage compartment. I will definitely be bringing ours next time. Everyone we came into contact with was very nice and offered excellent customer service. It was open Cockpit day so there were a lot of families visiting and waiting in lines with their kids. It was a really neat experience, my son got to go inside some of the aircrafts and take pictures. I wish we had gone a bit earlier since our little one was a bit grouchy with nap time being postponed. But all in all he had a great time, and I think he'll enjoy it even more when he's older, he's 2 right now. They have a cute little cafe and gift shop. Of course our son wouldn't leave without a jet souvenir. There was a very cool and interactive Math exhibit and the museum offered all kinds of cool airplanes for my son's enjoyment. It was a very hot day, make sure to bring water with you since there's a lot of walking and heat, stay hydrated friends! In the end, we didn't get to see everything with a grumpy toddler, but we will definitely be back. And hopefully we can start earlier, but you know how that goes with 2 babies.. #alwayslate

Thank you to the gentleman (former Aloha pilot) who obviously loves what he does. He took the time to tell us the most amazing stories and history about the exhibits at the museum!

This is a great place to learn about history. You can talk tot he volunteers and they are very helpful. There is a headset that you can rent that will give you a nice guided tour. I'd rather walk it myself and ask questions when I have them. Sometimes a volunteer will start conversation and that's great.