Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Historic Ford Island occupies World War II-era hangars Ranked #8 aviation attraction in the nation.
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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on historic Ford Island occupies World War II-era hangars that still bear the scars of our nation's first aviation battlefield.

06/05/2026

School’s out and the fun is on! ☀️🤩

Kick off summer at PHAMily Fun Day: School’s Out, presented by CarWash808 Express, on Friday, June 13 from 10 AM–4 PM at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum! ✈️

Bring the whole ohana for a full day of family fun across our historic campus.

Activities include:
💦 Water yo-yo fishing
🎣 Toy fishing
🎨 Sand art
☀️ Sun catcher making
🌈 Streamers
🖍️ Chalk art corner
📚 Bookmark making
⚽ Soccer playing
✈️ Open cockpit experiences
❤️ Local exhibitors from across Oahu
➕ Plus more PHAMily Fun Day favorites

🎟️ Kamaaina and Military: $5 (ages 4+) with pre-registration
• Members and keiki 3 and under: FREE

Located on historic Ford Island. Visitors without base access can take the free shuttle from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.

Pre-register now! Link in bio! bit.ly/4kiZHy8

06/04/2026

The Battle of Midway, one of the most important naval battles of World War II, was not decided by ships, but by aircraft.
On June 4, 1942, U.S. aviators played a critical role in turning the tide of the Pacific War.
Join us in breaking down the events of that day and explore the aviation behind the battle, connecting history to the stories preserved here at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.

This Japanese Foreign Ministry cipher machine is part of the 1931-series of Japanese cipher machines and was designated ...
06/03/2026

This Japanese Foreign Ministry cipher machine is part of the 1931-series of Japanese cipher machines and was designated M-3 by the US Navy and RED by the US Army Signal Intelligence Service (SIS).

In 1935, SIS codebreakers Frank Rowlett and Solomon Kullback began an attack on RED and had successfully broken it by the spring of 1936. Eventually replaced by a new cipher, designated PURPLE, the RED cipher represents an important stage in the development of diplomatic ciphers by the Empire of Japan.

Facing rising tensions in the Pacific diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tokyo would reach a critical point in December 1941.

Looking for the perfect way to kick off summer? 😎☀️Join us for PHAMily Fun Day: School’s Out, presented by CarWash808 Ex...
06/01/2026

Looking for the perfect way to kick off summer? 😎☀️

Join us for PHAMily Fun Day: School’s Out, presented by CarWash808 Express, on Friday, June 13 from 10 AM to 4 PM at Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum! ✈️

Bring your ohana for a full day of family fun across our historic campus as we celebrate the start of summer break.

Activities include:
💦 Water yo-yo fishing
🎣 Toy fishing
🎨 Sand art
☀️ Sun catcher making
🖍️ Chalk art corner
⚽ Soccer fun
✈️ Open cockpit experiences
❤️ Local exhibitors from across Oahu
➕ Plus more PHAMily Fun Day favorites

🎟️ Kamaaina and Military: $5 (ages 4+) with pre-registration: bit.ly/4kiZHy8
• Members and keiki 3 and under: FREE
Discounted tickets available until 11:59 PM HST the day before.

NOTE: We are located on Ford Island, an active military base. Visitors without base access should park at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and take the free shuttle to the Museum.

Hawaiʻi students, America’s story needs your voice. 📢❗️Freedom 250’s American Heroes Student Art Contest is open to stud...
05/30/2026

Hawaiʻi students, America’s story needs your voice. 📢❗️

Freedom 250’s American Heroes Student Art Contest is open to students in grades 3–12, and we just learned that no submissions from Hawaiʻi have been made yet. Let’s change that.

As America prepares to mark its 250th birthday, students across the country are being invited to create original artwork honoring an American hero from history. From Pearl Harbor to the Pacific, Hawaiʻi has a powerful story to tell about courage, service, sacrifice, innovation, and resilience.

At Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, we see that story every day. We preserve aircraft, artifacts, and historic spaces that connect today’s students to the men and women who served before them. Our hangars still carry the scars of December 7, 1941, and our mission is to ensure those stories continue to inspire future generations.

We would love to see Hawaiʻi students submit artwork inspired by an American hero connected to Pearl Harbor, aviation, military service, Hawaiʻi, or the broader story of freedom in the Pacific.

✈️✈️Special PHAM recognition: If a Hawaiʻi student submits an entry inspired by Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, our historic campus, or a hero connected to our mission, PHAM will recognize one local submission with a complimentary PHAMily Membership and a featured spotlight through our museum channels. To participate, submit your drawing via email to [email protected] and include your name and a phone number and email. 

The deadline is coming fast: Monday, June 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

Parents, teachers, youth leaders, and students: please share this widely. Let’s make sure Hawaiʻi is represented on the national stage.

Submit here: 
https://freedom250.org/celebration/american-heroes-student-art-contest

Today, we honor the birthday of Bob Hope, whose decades of entertaining America’s troops made him a lasting symbol of mo...
05/29/2026

Today, we honor the birthday of Bob Hope, whose decades of entertaining America’s troops made him a lasting symbol of morale, laughter, and connection for those serving far from home. His legacy remains an enduring part of military history. 🇺🇸✈️

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. 🇺🇸

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is OPEN today from 9 AM–5 PM and honored to help preserve the stories and legacy of those who served.

We are offering general admission today for active duty military, their families, and veterans (discounted military rate for veterans’ spouses).
Free parking at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, plus shuttle service between the USS Oklahoma and USS Utah Memorials from 10 AM–2 PM.

05/24/2026

Four years ago this Memorial Day weekend, the Ford Island Control Tower opened to the public, welcoming visitors inside one of Pearl Harbor’s most iconic historic landmarks.

Since then, ongoing preservation efforts have helped care for and restore this remarkable site so future generations can continue to connect with its history.

This timelapse offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the restoration work that helped bring the Tower back to life.

Today, the Tower continues to offer visitors a deeper understanding of Pearl Harbor through the Tower View Experience, a quick but powerful way to experience this historic place from a new perspective.

Have you made it to the top yet?

Address

319 Lexington Boulevard/Ford Island
Honolulu, HI
96818

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18084411000

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