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Categories: Arts & Culture; Local Highlights
Overview.0 As if floating on the blue waters of Pearl Harbor, this memorial rests atop the sunken hull of the USS Arizona, 0 in which many of the 1,177 crewmen remain. On December 7, 1941, a surprise Japanese attack destroyed the ship and sent her to the bottom within minutes. Only 334 crew members survived. The memorial includes a museum and short boat ride out to the 184-foot alabaster structure.
What to see and do. 0 Because this site is extremely busy, it's a good idea to arrive at the visitor center close to opening time, at 7:30 AM Tour group size is limited, and groups are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. While you wait for your group number to be called, look through the museum and bookstore. Before you board the boat, you'll see a 23-minute film telling the story of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The memorial is a solemn place, often visited by Pearl Harbor veterans. You know them by their special uniform hats. Sometimes they give talks about their experiences in 1941. Aboard the memorial, view the tablet holding engraved names of the dead. Shoes and shirt are required, and no fanny packs, purses, or bags (including camera bags or diaper bags) are permitted.
Hawaii weather is usually mild, but sometimes the harbor waters are quite choppy. Call ahead to make sure the boats are running. Even though the tour itself is fairly short, you can expect to wait at least one hour. The program is free, but tickets must be picked up in person. Tours begin at 8 AM and the last program is at 3 PM. The visitor center remains open until 5 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
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