Can you just show up to Pearl Harbor?

There is no entry fee for the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, and no ticket is required to see the museums. The USS Arizona Memorial program does require a ticket, but tickets are free. The walk in first come first served ticket distribution system has been discontinued.

Can I visit Pearl Harbor without a tour?

Yes, you can visit Pearl Harbor without a tour. But bear in mind that Pearl Harbor is a very busy place, and there are lots of different things to see and do there.

Can you visit Pearl Harbor without reservation?

Reservations and tickets are not required to enter the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, Pearl Harbor National Memorial, walk the grounds, or visit the museums.

Can you show up at Pearl Harbor?

Pearl Harbor is open daily from 7 am to 5 pm. The USS Arizona Memorial is open from 7:30 am to 3 pm. If you have not arranged a tour in advance, it is recommended that you arrive prior to 7 am in order to get a ticket to see the USS Arizona Memorial.

Can I just drive to Pearl Harbor?

The short answer is yes. Usually, you are able to drive yourself to Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor has a parking lot where you can park a private car.

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What time should I get to Pearl Harbor?

You want to be able to get the most out of your Passport to Pearl Harbor tickets and to do that, we recommend that you plan to arrive fairly early in the morning, as close to the 7:00 AM opening time as possible.

Do Pearl Harbor tickets sell out?

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Are the bodies still in the USS Arizona?

The majority of those have never been recovered from the wreckage. According to DPAA, their remains are entombed in the USS Arizona Memorial. As of December 1, 2021, DPAA reports more than 81,600 Americans remain missing from WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the Gulf Wars or other conflicts.

Can you take a camera to Pearl Harbor?

Cameras are allowed at Pearl Harbor. You can take photos everywhere EXCEPT on the Admiral Clarey Bridge to Ford Island. Cameras allowed at Pearl Harbor include video cameras. However, if you bring a camera that is larger than standard, security may need to inspect it.

Is there a lot of walking at Pearl Harbor?

You will need to do a lot of walking in order to visit the sites, monuments, museums and battleships in Pearl Harbor. Thus, it is essential that you must wear comfortable footwear.

How long does it take to tour Pearl Harbor?

The National Park Service recommends setting aside 7 to 8 hours, if you plan to visit all four historical sites. If you only plan to visit the USS Arizona Memorial and the free exhibits, plan on spending 2 to 3 hours here.

Can you see the USS Arizona from shore?

Pearl Harbor National Memorial

Here, you can walk the shoreline grounds to take in the harbor views of the USS Arizona Memorial, USS Bowfin and the Battleship Missouri Memorial. Interpretive signs along the shoreline provide context to the scenery.

What time are tickets released for Pearl Harbor?

Every day at 7:00 am, a limited number of “next day” USS Arizona Memorial tickets are released.

What can you see for free at Pearl Harbor?

The Pearl Harbor National Memorial's visitor center, its two galleries, bookstore, wayside exhibits and Remembrance Circle are all free to visit and do not require tickets. For its main attraction, the USS Arizona Memorial, you must obtain a free, timed ticket.

How do I make Pearl Harbor reservations?

Reservations and changes can be made through the website or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Tour tickets must be picked up at least one hour before tour time at the National Park Service Tickets and Information desk at the new Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.

Is there a dress code for Pearl Harbor?

While there is no official dress code for the museums and parks of Pearl Harbor, visitors must be wearing shirts that do not show excessive skin. If you're wearing a swimsuit, be sure to bring appropriate clothing to wear over your swim wear. Flip flops/sandals are permitted.

Can I bring a backpack to Pearl Harbor?

Items that are NOT allowed at the monument:

Bags that offer concealment, such as purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage, etc. that exceed the measurements of 1.5" X 2.25" X 5.5," are not allowed at the monument.

Can I bring a water bottle to Pearl Harbor?

Don't worry about carrying sunscreen or water bottles, and bring either a camera or your cell phone if you want to take pictures. Even in December, the Hawaiian sun heats up. Most of the Pearl Harbor Day events will be held outside.

What do I need to know before going to Pearl Harbor?

Were any Japanese remains found at Pearl Harbor?

Oklahoma when it sank during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Using DNA taken from a nephew, the Pentagon was finally able to identify the remains of the 25-year-old sailor in 2020.

How many bodies are still underwater at Pearl Harbor?

Of the 1,177 USS Arizona sailors and Marines killed at Pearl Harbor, more than 900 could not be recovered and remain entombed on the ship, which sank in nine minutes. A memorial built in 1962 sits above the wreckage.

Why didn't they get the bodies out of the Arizona?

Caitlin said: “When it was determined that the USS Arizona could not be salvaged, the navy decided that it would be 'too difficult to remove the dead in a respectful manner'. “So 1,102 people remain entombed in the USS Arizona, considered buried at sea.”

How do you get tickets for Pearl Harbor the day before?

Tickets are made available each day at 7 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time and can be booked online or by calling, toll-free, 1-877-444-6777. When booking online, please search for "Pearl Harbor Historic Sites" on the home page of recreation.gov.

How much is the passport to Pearl Harbor?

$89.99 for Adults and $44.99 for Kids (4-12). Passport to Pearl Harbor Tours Includes Admission to: USS Arizona Audio Tour. Battleship Missouri Memorial- Mighty Mo Pass.

How long is the USS Arizona tour?

Tours last approximately 45 minutes from the time you board your boat. How to Make a Reservation for the boat tour. Ticket Reservations can be obtained in the following ways. 8 weeks before program date – At 3:00 pm Hawaii Standard Time, tickets are made available for reservations on the website Recreation.gov.