Hawaii Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Admission with Guide

Discover the story of the Pearl Harbor attack
in the historic hangars of Ford Island

The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum stands on Ford Island in the middle of the harbor, inside hangars that were there on the morning of December 7, 1941. This ticket covers both exhibition hangars, the outdoor aircraft display, and the restored Ford Island control tower. You can choose a 1-hour guided hangar tour or an audio guide option.

Explore the aircraft in Hangars 37 and 79

Hangar 37 tells the story of the December 7th attack through aircraft that were present or of the period, including a Japanese A6M2 Zero, a P-40 Warhawk, and a Stearman trainer in which a civilian flight lesson was interrupted by the first wave.

Hangar 79 still has its original blue glass panes, shattered by strafing fire, and holds MiGs, an F-15, and helicopters from Vietnam and Desert Storm. You can also see an active restoration shop where volunteers work.

Climb the restored control tower

The restored Ford Island control tower, which directed traffic on the morning of the attack, is open to climb. From the top you look out over the harbor, the Battleship Missouri, and the Arizona Memorial.

Go deeper with a guided tour or audio guide

Depending on your option, you can tour the exhibits with a 1-hour guided hangar tour or an audio guide. The audio guide is available in six languages.

Access to Ford Island is by shuttle bus from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Flight simulators are ticketed separately.

※ Photo ID is required for Ford Island access, and baggage is not allowed on the shuttle.
※ Operating dates and hours may change depending on the season, weather, and holidays.