Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum & USS Bowfin: Entry Ticket

About this experience

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum & USS Bowfin Tickets Step into America's submarine history at the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum in Honolulu, where a newly renovated space tells the compelling story of the US Navy's underwater fleet. This comprehensive museum covers submarine operations from World War II through modern day, with expanded galleries showcasing original artifacts, detailed exhibits, and the remarkable stories of the submariners who served beneath the Pacific's waves. Your ticket includes access to both the museum and the historic USS Bowfin submarine, known as the "Pearl Harbor Avenger". Walk through the actual cramped quarters, engine rooms, and command stations where wartime crews lived and worked. The museum's World War II Gallery reveals how submarines, despite representing only 2% of Navy personnel, sank over five million tons of enemy shipping and played a decisive role in the Pacific Theater. Highlights USS Bowfin submarine tour through authentic wartime quarters and command stations World War II Gallery with original artifacts and submarine battleflag replicas Bowfin's historic bell, rediscovered in 1996 and returned to its rightful home Cold War and modern submarine technology exhibits Interactive displays suitable for all ages with hands-on learning elements Audio guides available in seven languages including English, Japanese, and German Plan Your Visit to Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum Allow 1-2 hours for your self-guided visit, depending on your level of interest in naval history. The museum and USS Bowfin are both wheelchair accessible, with materials available in multiple languages to ensure an inclusive experience for international visitors. Food and drinks are not permitted inside the museum or submarine, so plan accordingly. The facility offers audio guides in Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish to enhance your understanding of the exhibits and submarine operations. While exploring Pearl Harbor's naval history, consider visiting other significant Pearl Harbor memorial sites to gain a complete understanding of this pivotal location. The museum pairs well with historic Honolulu tours that provide broader context about Hawaii's role in Pacific maritime history.

Highlights

• Board the USS Bowfin, a real World War II Pacific Fleet submarine in Honolulu
• Explore newly renovated galleries covering WWII through modern submarine operations
• Handle original artefacts and read first-hand accounts from submariners
• Traces the full history of the US Navy's underwater fleet in the Pacific

What is included

• Entrance to the Pacific Fleet Museum & USS Bowfin Submarine (choose option)

Not included

• Food & Drink

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.