

The museum includes many interactive exhibits to understand better what it was like to serve on submarines. Navy’s “Silent Service” - from WWII, the Cold War, and today and into the future in our museum. Learn and be inspired by the proud past and bright future of the U. All admissions include an audio headset with content onboard Bowfin in the museum and select outdoor artifacts. Tour the Bowfin and learn what it was like for her crew of 80 men to submarines that served in the Pacific during WWII. USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park 4.5 3,976 reviews 14 of 358 things to do in Honolulu Speciality Museums Closed now 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Visit website Call Write a review What people are saying Great place to visit Dec 2021 Really nice place to visit to learn about the history of World War II, you can spend a whole day at the Pearl Harbor. She opened to the public at Pearl Harbor in 1981 and proudly represented the 288 U.S. The campus is also the USS Bowfin (SS-287) home, a fleet submarine that was launched on December 7, 1942, and nicknamed “Pearl Harbor Avenger.” Bowfin made nine war patrols in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. For counterterrorism purposes, you are not permitted to carry bags on board, but you can rent a locker for safe storage.The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum campus recently underwent an extensive renovation to better honor the history of the U. The complex is open daily, except major public holidays. You can board the vessel by a footbridge. Visit the waterfront memorial to the crews of the 52 submarines sunk during the war, or the chamber that tells the story of the incredible rescue of the crewmen of the USS Squalus.The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park are located in Pearl Harbor. Here you will explore the intriguing world of submarines, both past. The park around the museum contains more submarine-related exhibits, with a Japanese Kaiten torpedo and an early example of an underwater missile known as Regulus on display. After boarding the submarine, you can visit the USS Bowfins world class submarine museum. The Bowfin was launched on December 7, 1942, exactly one year after the attack on Pearl Harbor, leading to the Bowfin's nickname of the 'Pearl Harbor.

The most impressive of these is the Poseidon, an opened-up ballistic missile with all its electronic circuits on display.After an hour or more of wandering around the confined space of the submarine, you may well feel the need for a bit of fresh air. Located next to Makalapa Park and within walking distance of the famed USS Arizona Memorial, the museum is dedicated to preserving the USS Bowfin and interpreting the history of this and other submarine-related artifacts from the WWII period. You will likely want to take some more time to browse the various exhibits, which include recruitment posters, military flags and examples of weaponry. The vessel, the museum and the displays in the surrounding park tell the history of the war in the Pacific.Take the self-guided audio tour of the submarine, which lasts about 30 minutes. Tickets may be purchased online in advance. The last admission to the campus is at 4:30 pm. It’s one of few remaining American World War II submarines. The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum is now open from 7 am - 5 pm daily. Our Rating 1 star rating Neighborhood Honolulu & Waikiki Hours Daily 7am5pm (last. Event starts on Sunday, 6 August 2023 and happening at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum. Nicknamed the “Pearl Harbor Avenger,” the underwater boat was responsible for sinking 44 enemy submarines during World War II. Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum & USS Bowfin Hosted By Feverup Events. Army’s “Silent Service.” The USS Bowfin was launched on December 7, 1942, a year to the day after the destructive Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor. Learn about the history of the USS Bowfin, and check out the museums galleries and exhibits that document the history of the United States Navys Submarine. Over 4,000 artifacts within this submarine and the onshore museum and park help you to gain insight into the lives of the soldiers who lived and worked in the U.S. The ultimate stealth weapon, submarines were responsible for destroying over half of the enemys ships.

Visit historic Pearl Harbor and step aboard an old war ship to see how the brave soldiers lived and served beneath the sea to avenge the Japanese attacks.Įxplore the narrow corridors and tiny mess rooms of the USS Bowfin and imagine how it would have felt to have been submerged deep beneath the ocean’s surface in search of the enemy.
