Visit the USS Arizona Memorial
USS Arizona Memorial
The USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor National Memorial honors the 1,177 sailors and Marines who lost their lives on December 7th, 1941. It stands as a solemn reminder of their sacrifice and a pivotal moment in U.S. history. A visit to the memorial is a change to connect with history, reflect on bravery, and experience a story that shaped a nation.
Shuttle Boat Transportation
The Navy operated shuttle boat to the USS Arizona Memorial runs every 15 minutes from 8:00am to 3:00pm, with a lunch break from 12:00pm noon to 1:00pm.
Tickets are required for entry and can be secured in two ways:
Free Virtual Standby Line
Join our free virtual standby queue on the day of your visit at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.
Reserve Advanced Tickets Online
Reserve tickets in advance at recreation.gov for a $1 online reservation fee per ticket.
How It Works
USS Arizona Memorial Virtual Standby Queue
Step 1
Upon entering the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, head to the Narrated Tour Desk.
Use an open tablet to join the virtual queue by entering your party’s information (up to 6 people per party).
We’ll send you a text message to let you know you’ve entered the queue.
Step 2
You’re now free to explore Pearl Harbor National Memorial!
While you wait, walk the historic grounds of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, check out our Multimedia Tours, Virtual Reality Experiences, world-class museums, and bookstore.
Step 3
You’ll receive a text when it’s your turn to board. Head to the Pearl Harbor Memorial Theater and have your texted QR code ready for check-in.
Not ready yet? Request up to 2 time extensions, either 15 or 30 minutes each.
Reserve Advanced Tickets Online
Go to recreation.gov, select the date of your visit, and the quantity of tickets desired. You can select a maximum of 10 tickets. There is a $1 online reservation fee per ticket.
Please note, online ticket reservations are run by the National Park Service, and Pacific Historic Parks is not able to assist with reservations, or create reservations on your behalf.
FAQs
How do I go out to see the USS Arizona Memorial?
Pacific Historic Parks (PHP) partners with the National Park Service to offer the only complimentary day-of, in-person Navy operated shuttle boat tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial. Visitors can join the free shuttle boat standby queue daily, which is first-come-first-served, at the USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tour Desk. Visitors can also reserve tickets up to 8 weeks in advance at recreation.gov for a $1 online reservation fee per ticket.
Do I need a reservation or ticket to enter the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center?
No, reservations and tickets are not required to enter the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, walk the grounds of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, watch the 23-minute documentary film, or visit the two world-class museums.
How can I get a tour of Pearl Harbor National Memorial?
Since no in-person guided tours are allowed at Pearl Harbor National Memorial, Pacific Historic Parks created a comprehensive self-guided audio tour narrated by actress Jamie Lee Curtis, which takes visitors around the Memorial grounds, through two world-class museums, and out to the USS Arizona Memorial for a nominal fee. Visitors can pick up their National Park Service officially sanctioned audio tours at the USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tour Desk.
What is the bag policy at Pearl Harbor National Memorial?
Pearl Harbor National Memorial enforces a strict no-bag policy for items that offer concealment. This includes purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage, etcetera, exceeding the dimensions of 1.5″ x 2.25″ x 5.5″. Clear plastic bags used at athletic events/stadiums are allowed if all items can be viewed. We recommend purchasing a clear jelly bag to hold your valuables at the Pacific Historic Parks Museum Store. Read more about the bag policy at https://www.nps.gov/perl/planyourvisit/safety.htm. Please do not leave valuables in your car.
How can I watch the movie about the USS Arizona Memorial?
There is a complimentary 23-minute documentary film available for all to watch in Theater 1, located to the right of the Tree of Life sculpture. Previously, the film was run in Theater 2, and was included in your experience prior to going out to the USS Arizona Memorial. The film is now optional and separate from the ticketed USS Arizona Memorial Shuttle Boat program. It is shown every hour on the :15 and :45, with the first showing at 7:15am and the last showing at 4:15pm.