Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor

The Pacific Aviation Museum occupies two World War II-era hangars and displays aircraft along with military objects from the Pearl Harbor attack period. The collection includes different types of aircraft and tells the story of that moment through objects directly connected to these events.

The museum opened in December 2006 to mark the 65th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, with its first hangar opening for visitors right away. These buildings were selected because they had been part of the original attack on the island.

The museum displays personal items and stories from soldiers who served during World War II, showing how ordinary people experienced wartime. Walking through the exhibits, you encounter the human side of history rather than just dates and facts.

The museum sits on Ford Island and is open daily, but you need to plan ahead to arrange the trip from the mainland. Wear comfortable shoes, as the exhibits are spread out and you will walk quite a bit.

The Ford Island Control Tower, which rises 51 meters (168 feet) high, offers viewpoints where you can see all the attack locations across the island. Climbing through the narrow stairs of this working tower is a physical experience that stays with many visitors.

Location: Ford Island

Inception: 2006

Website: http://pacificaviationmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 21.36000,-157.96200

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04