This was a truly exceptional time spent here in Hawaii. It's great seeing some of the history and the way others lived that have served our country. I could never do the living conditions they had on the Submarine but thankful they were able to and help protect our country. This is a must see while in Hawaii. read more

The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum & USS Bowfin was the final museum we visited while visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites. This was a smaller museum with some construction taking place inside. You also get to go inside the Bowfin Submarine which was a really cool opportunity to get to go inside a WWII Submarine and see how the crew spent their times. It was warm inside the submarine, and very close quarters but was an amazing experience. They take a photo of your party in front of the bowfin before you go on board and to our pleasant surprise - it was one of the coolest photos we got while in Hawai'i. They do a replica print from the original Pearl Harbor Oahu News Article with your photo on the front, we now have it framed in our house. We purchased this and they gave us the opportunity for a free pearl at the pearl counter. Both myself & my boyfriend opened a pearl at the pearl counter and both we picked had 2 pearls each. Overall I think that purchasing the Pearl Harbor Passport was the best option as we got to see each of the museums and filled up most of our day. read more

Hate to say this, but it's not worth the $25 entry fee! The submarine itself is pretty small, but the views are nice that was pretty much the highlight of the tour. I guess if you want to post on your Instagram or TikTok, it looks pretty cool. I know they use the money to upkeep the submarine so I guess that's OK. At least I got to touch the buttons and mess with the gadgets inside. Interesting piece of history. The museum had a lot of interesting facts and photos so be sure to check that out too. Still could've been cheaper!!! If you're on a budget, just go to the memorial that's free ish. read more

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Visited the Bowfin Museum after lunch on a Thursday afternoon. Although we are Kama'aina, it's been many years since we last visited the PH National Memorial. Gotta say it's much improved, very well organized, facilities are modern and clean. Cost for military or Kama'aina to visit Bowfin is $19 per person. In addition to the submarine, they also have a beautiful museum dedicated to WWII era subs and another for modern day boats. There is a very nice covered lanai food court with drinks and sandwiches and burgers. As a Navy vet, I served on Aircraft Carriers and Destroyers, and I knew that a WWII submarine would be very cramped inside. Wow, it WAS very cramped... the main passageway could barely fit two ppl, and the hatches leading forward and aft were incredibly small. I give credit to WWII submariners for their service in those small boats. Wow. Anywho, a wonderful experience visiting Bowfin. Parking can be a challenge. They no longer have a kiosk in the main lobby to pay for parking. You must scan the QR code on the signs to pay. It's a government website so of course there is a long form to fill out to pay. read more

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I have been wanting to visit Pearl Harbor my entire life. When I finally got to, I spent 2 days at Pearl Harbor. 1st day doing the free stuff and planning out my second day. I really enjoyed the main exhibits but was disappointed in the Submarine Museum. While the indoor displays we're very good, having my picture taken before getting on the sub and then having them try to sell me the picture when I was leaving really skewed the whole experience. It made me feel like I was in a amusement park. Doing the picture thing is below the memory of the men and women who died at Pearl Harbor and in the Pacific War. Really cheapened the submarine experience. read more

Yes, it is a small submarine, but I still like it plus I already spend whole day all another museum so short walk will save me lots of energy. Most rooms are smaller than a battleship of course. I buy a passport ticket so for me is so much worth! I get to see every place without waiting on a line or thinking about buying a ticket place by place. read more

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We spent about an hour here and found that to be sufficient time to see everything. Late afternoon things weren't too crowded. Staff was friendly and the submarine tour was really interesting. read more

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This review is for both the museum and actual USS Bowfin submarine tour. Although the actual USS Arizona Memorial wasn't really my thing, this was. Touring this submarine was so interesting. You see how cramped the quarters really are. It's unbelievable that 80 people lived on this sub for months at a time. Some of the bunks are literally in the torpedo storage. You could be sleeping inches above a torpedo. If you are large or mobility challenged be aware that this may be difficult. You have to climb up and down stairs and there are very small airlock doors you have to pass through. My 75 year old father who has mobility issues made it but it was challenging for him (but completely worth it). There is no air conditioning so it can be very stuffy below deck but there are lots of fans to keep the air moving. In addition to going through the sub, the price of admission gets you into a very interesting museum full of WW2 and Cold War naval history. This isn't cheap but I found it worth it. I found this to fit my tastes and interests more than the actual USS Arizona Memorial. read more

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Excellent museum showcasing the US Navy submarine service, including WWII and Cold War exhibits. I didn't do the Bowfin tour as I've been on many other museum boats and am a sub vet myself, but I understand it's a good example of the breed. The museum proper was enough for me to award 5 stars. read more

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Two stars goes to the man working at the entrance of the submarine who was extremely rude. The entire set up before going into the submarine, there is a small building where they are just trying to scam you into taking pictures of you and your party so then you have to pay for the picture you can just do it on your phone for free. Why do tourist places still do this to people, we all have phones with cameras. Instead of trying to scam people into paying for a picture, use the resources to create more stories or shows at the location. So the guy at this booth is forcing everyone to go to the right so he can make you take a picture with him, we didn't fall for this and took our own pictures on our phone. Then on the way out, he forced us again to go around the booth when there aren't any signs or blocking of trail, so you can exit anyway you want. This entire set up needs to be changed, if you want people to go through specific patches, create them. For the rude man, if you can't be polite to tourists, don't work at a touristic place. Ruined our experience just because of this man and outdated processes. The women on the submarine were very kind, so thank you to them for being nice. read more

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum - The rude man who shouldn't work at a tourist place. - Museums Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Gonna make it easy for you. Here's what you really want to know. ~The No's~ -No bags, as quoted "nothing bigger than a wallet" -No baby bags -No strollers (on sub) -No babies on sub (risk for falling into the water/small spaces) ~The Yes~ -Yes they're open during COVID, but no not every day - Yes camera's are allowed, without the bag - Yes water bottles are ok -Yes there's food and shop read more

Its a squeeze meaning if you are claustrophobic or very tall, it may be uncomfortable. Wear sneakers and watch your step. There's a lot of bending involved here. Noting this for anyone with physical limitations. Pretty interesting to see the bunk beds. read more

Nice experience to get on a submarine and see how the living quarters are. However, I do feel that the museum is a bit overpriced. Its $20 to enter. However, they do not have nearly as much memorabilia and plaques as the pearl harbor museum. read more

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The self guided tour on the submarine was great!! Being ex military (U.S. Army), it brought me back to my military days and also gave my daughter a good taste of what the military was like!! The self guided tour is $15, and after you start and put the headphones on, it changes depending on what part of the submarine you're in. The submarine is real tight quarters, so if you got some size on you or are claustrophobic, this probably isn't for you, but they do have fans in there to help a little. It really gave you a good feel of what it was like being on a sub, very educational, very interesting and fascinating!! After the tour, you are offered a picture that was took of you before you started in a newspaper style form, it costs $20, well worth it. This is located in the Pearl Harbor Visitors Center, and it's highly recommended!! read more

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Can't visit Oahu without going to Pearl Harbor. We visited the Arizona Memorial. It is free. The boat ride to the memorial was a bit emotional. The memorial is simple and well done. You are literally standing over the actual ship where bodies are not retrieved. Upon returning, we walked the remembrance which was informational. After, we watched the Pearl Harbor movie. Due to Covid, they showed the movie outside. We completed our tour by visiting the USS Bowfin Submarine and the Museum. This required a fee and included the audio tour which was helpful while visiting each cabin in the submarine ship. Give yourself a few hours at Pearl Harbor. Worth visiting. read more

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Finally got around to seeing the submarine after living close to it for over 3 years!! So glad we waited until the museum has reopened to see it for the first time. We easily found parking at the Arizona NP. Thankfully we had called ahead to ask about the rules specifically for the submarine area. No strollers or babies on the submarine, but ok for that area. My husband and I took turns taking care of our toddler while the other person went to the submarine. There are plenty of seating options in shade, which was really nice. We ended up taking turns going to the playground area, which is a little hidden. The playground area has a beautiful view being right next to the water. The playground has a rubber base which is perfect for my toddler who frequently falls! The museum is split into two distinct sections-the past and the future. I especially enjoyed the historical section, especially learning about how sailors would make quilts to show their sub symbol and how many enemy subs they had taken down. They also had so many artifacts from various submariners. - No strollers in the sub (duh...) - Strollers are ok for the rest of the area - Put everything you need for baby in the stroller, just no diaper bag - Bring Hawaii ID/military ID for discounted tickets - Make sure to take keiki to the playground! - Food truck and plenty of comfortable outdoor (but covered!) seating read more

My family had a great time touring the museum, the Bowfin and all the other great exhibits. They kept saying how they wished we had more time to see everything! Thank you for such a great day especially since it was a first time for one of our family members. A big mahalo to Capt Pete Miller who made us feel at home and gave us some great info and history about the subs and what it was like being in War! We're ever so grateful for him taking time out of his busy day to chat with us! Reuben & María Castro & family read more

Came with little expectations. Admission came w audio tour. This made all the difference. Our tour started w the USS Bowfin submarine. Audio track started automatically as we entered each compartment. Kids were entertained by what they saw. Was also nice we could touch many of the controls. Museum displays were also equally engaging. Many hands on pieces to show how submarines worked. Kids especially enjoyed the science and submarine displays. read more

The Pearl Harbor Complex has plenty to see for all visitors. It includes the USS Bowfin a WWII submarine. The self guided tour took about 20 minutes but gave a glimpse into what life aboard a submarine during WWII was like. They're a lot smaller than you might image and they put 80 personnel onboard a 300' boat. Plus torpedoes, operational equipment, ammunition for deck guns, food etc, there wasn't a lot of room left. There was an attached submarine museum, it is currently closed for refurb. But, there is a outdoor display of Japanese torpedos, Regulus missile and a conning tower from another WWII sub. The reopening of the indoor museum will add another dimension to your visit. But it's still worth the visit. read more

After the boat dropped us off at the visitors center we went straight for the Submarine USS Bowfin. This was included in our package so it was already pre-paid and we were given our tickets ahead of time. I believe the entrance for this is $15 for adults and $7 for kids. The museum part was closed when we came, they are doing construction so we were unable to check that out. I would say if you're claustrophobic probably stay away from doing this tour of the Sub. It can feel a little cramped in there and hot, they do have little fans going though. Walking through the Bowfin was pretty cool and yet I can't believe how these men could live here in this cramped space for so long. I mean even I had problems going through some of the hatch doors, I'm short people I have short legs lol. This is definitely worth a stop, very interesting it would have been even better if we had a chance to go to the museum but this was a good experience. read more

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Interesting place to learn a little about old submarines. There are abundant displays of torpedoes and other gadgets. Too bad that there are no modern, especially nuclear, submarines for viewing. Perhaps, that had something to do with classifications. read more

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a piece of HISTORY. Although the USS Bowfin was not our first choice (unfortunately, the tickets for the Arizona Memorial were sold out by the time we arrived), we were pleasantly surprised by the careful preservation of the submarine as well as the historic museum exhibits. NOTES: 1. Adult admission is $12; $4 discount with local ID. 2. Price of admission includes access to both submarine AND museum. 3. Submarine is NOT air conditioned. There are many, many fans present to help cool off visitors. 4. Please be aware that there is a hatch open where visitors will descend into the submarine to begin the tour. Please do not walk to the rear of the deck (as we were soon told when we tried to do this ourselves). You'll have a chance to walk the full length of the deck when your tour of the interior is finished. 5. Parking available in the PH Visitor Center lot/adjoining parking lots. SUBMARINE: 1. There are staff taking pictures of visitors before they cross the bridge to the submarine. Please don't be tempted to buy the newspaper replica of the Dec 7. newspaper with your picture positioned on the front page. Total marketing and tourist gimmick. Pass on that. 2. As I've already mentioned, the submarine is NOT air conditioned. And of course, why should it be since its from a bygone era. I just want to mention this tidbit of into so people/future visitors are aware of the muggy and hot conditions. 3. The space and living quarters in the submarine are cramped! Please be aware and cautious when moving around and about during your tour. Especially when having to go thru the small doors. Please watch your step, please don't bump your head, and just please be careful. 4. The submarine is well preserved and cared for! I was impressed. And what impressed me even more was that the crew were able to live in such cramped quarters. The "space" in the rooms and in the bunk areas were so tiny! I couldn't believe at first. But, then again, its not a luxury cruise liner, so of course, the conditions were just basic. Plus, I am sure the space was needed for other areas. 5. The engine room was very impressive! All the levers and gages, and mechanical components needed to power and run the sub were just eye opening to me. MUSEUM: 1. It wasn't as large as I thought it was going to be. Still, there were many interesting and historical artifacts on display, and it was a nice respite from the heat that day. 2. I really enjoyed looking over the black and white photos from that era. I liked the historical significance and aspect of what the museum curator/staff are wanting to share with visitors. 3. One of my favorite displays was the replica of the USS Bowfin and how one side of the submarine was removed to show the different sections of the ship. BOTTOM LINE: A pleasant visit to USS Bowfin and museum. A nice alternative in case tickets to the Arizona Memorial are sold out, or plans don't work out in visiting the other tourist sites at Pearl Harbor. read more

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First time here with the family and we all enjoyed it. It was so awesome to experience the history of the USS Bowfin. I've never really paid attention in school or even looked into the history of World War 2. I didn't want my kids to miss out so my wife and I made sure learn this. The sub is huge to me, but clearly smaller than the other subs. It's pretty neat learning about the subs involvement in the war and there are so many old looking machines on the inside. Don't forget to check out the musuem they have next to the food stand. Your USS Bowfin admission includes the musuem entrance so save your receipt. There's ample parking and make sure u leave ALL types of bags in your vehicle or they won't let u in unless u rent one of their lockers for a fee. Outside food and drinks are allowed. The main ticket booth sells all tickets to the USS Bowfin, Battleship Missouri, and the Pacific Aviation Musuem. The Arizona Memorial is free, but u have to come super early to get tickets. read more

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So say it with me "I'm an Engineer". You'll need that phrase later on. That made this a fascinating place to visit to me for one, but what is more amazing, is it gives you insight into the conditions that people in WWII fighting for our freedoms endured. I can honestly say, I don't know those brave folks even did it. I tend to get claustrophobic sometimes, and have a hard time when I don't have an escape route. Believe me just going down into the USS Bowfin gave me a mini panic attack and it took me a couple of minutes to convince myself to say, come on, this is awesome, you can do it! And believe me I did and was glad of it. Imagine now, being at sea, under the ocean, in these cramped quarters for weeks or months on end. It blows my mind how anyone could deal with it. A huge thank you to all the men and women who risk your lives, and give up so many comforts doing so, for the protection of our great nation. So now, say it again with me "I'm an Engineer". This place is just an awesome example of WWII technology, once I got past the initial shock of how cramped it was, I was just lapping it up. I have pictures of gauges, junction boxes, wiring cradles, every little facet of the diesel engines, aft and rear torpedo bays. You get the picture. I got lots! So for me this experience was two fold, getting to see what the folks that sailed in this vessel coped with, and getting to see the technology that allowed them to do it. It doesn't get better than that. This place is a MUST see if you're visiting the Pearl Harbor Memorial. Just one note, and this is probably because (say it again)....I prefer to go through places like this self guided. Audio tours drive me nuts, and in a place like this just bind up the flow of people going through. I also have the opposite issue that I'm always having to pause them because of all the picture taking and close examination of all the controls and systems, so really I was probably a worse nightmare for the ones doing the audio tour. I just have one of those, "oh now that's cool" mentalities and when it kicks in, I have to get to that exact gauge, switch, knob or light immediately. Drives my wife insane trust me! I have no doubt though, that the audio tour is super interesting and probably a more informational way of taking the tour for those folks that aren't engineers. Regardless - just do it - whichever is your preferred way. It's hard not to be moved by this awesome, historical landmark and it's incredible value for money and an amazing experience. read more

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Summary: You pay $10 in the gift shop and show your receipt to get entry to both the submarine and the small museum that is next to the gift shop. This includes audio tours of both the submarine and the museum. What this means is they give you a headset and a player that hangs around your neck and you just listen to it while you walk around. The submarine is great. You can go inside and on top of it and from end to end. You get to see where the torpedos are kept, kitchen, equipment, shower, toilets, beds, etc. If you are big though... either tall or fat, this isn't going to be that great. There are really narrow passages down inside the submarine. read more

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I will never give a military location less than 5 stars. And if you are in the area to see the Arizona and/or the Missouri then definitely take a few minutes and see the submarine display. I would not however come just to see this. The submarine is your typical WW2 specimen. If you have seen any other then you have seen them all. It will only take a few minutes to go through read more

Plenty of off street parking. Visited this spot while visiting the USS Arizona. My son enjoyed this park as it had various attractions such as the inside of a sub... outside of a sub and missiles. We took tons of pictures. This was definitely a pleasant surprise and a perfect learning experience for my entire family. read more

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My family decided to pay for, and see, one other thing besides the USS Arizona today, and we chose the USS Bowfin. It was $16 for adults. My son and parents (senior price) was much lower (sorry I forgot the exact cost). We did the submarine first. If you are very claustrophobic, you better avoid this one. I have a little claustrophobia was I was okay. The USS Bowfin is a very thin and long submarine, so be prepared to go through it, pretty much single-file, most of the way. If it's a hot day, it will be hot in there too, despite a few fans inside. It was amazing to see torpedos stored next to/on top of/below bunks in very tight quarters. You are also able to see we where the torpedos are launched. You go through and see the tight sleeping areas, tiny kitchens, toilets that are tucked into little spots...yikes! The doors are also too short for my son to walk through, so you have to be prepared to climb through them as an adults! After going through the submarine, we went into the museum for the Bowfin and other submarines, etc. your ticket gets you onto the USS Bowfin and the museum. At the entrance I noticed my son could earn a patch to be a Junior Submariner, so we got the paper to fill out and we went through the exhibit looking for the answers. He was happy to get the patch, although 6 is a bit young for it (we had to help him a lot). read more

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The ticket office here have horrible customer service. I don't think they should be punished maybe perhaps re-trained in tone of voice. Other then that we had a grand time ole time. This place surely changed since my family and I were last here in 2010. read more

FOR ALL VISITORS... NO BACK PACKS OR LATGE BAGS ALLOWED!! FOR SMOKERS... YOU HAVE SPECIFIC DESIGNATED SMOKING AREAS. As you enter the center there is a check in point you MUST PASS before going in. There is security who will inform you if your bag is too big. Those that are allowed are "subject to search." As you pass the check in point you will have many options to where you want to go to. You can go to the souvenir shop, restrooms, purchase you tickets for your sites, visit the museum or just take a stroll around the open areas with signs and displays of missiles. For the Arizona Memorial... not too sure if it'll be open still, but it is a FREE tour. You register for tickets and they send you on timed tours. Reason is, there are limited seatings for BOTH the theater & boat. They do this in synchronization. So the time that you have on the card... is the time you MUST ATTEND. Or you will have to REDO your tickets. KEEP IN MIND, they only RUN FROM 6AM TO 1:00PM, M-S CLOSED ON SUNDAYS. If you go into the museum there are so much to see. I'd say give yourself some time to take a look around. Especially because they do offer personal guided tours. Each guests has a listening device for you to use if you would like to have more information of certain displays. read more

Checking out a real submarine was definitely one of the things on my to do list, just never imagined i would get this accomplished in Oahu and was it an amazing experience! So this was our second stop while visiting Pearl Harbor, we had purchased the "Pearl Harbor Passport" which included a self-guided tour of this submarine, see my other review to read about our experience on the USS Arizona Memorial: https://www.yelp.com/biz/pearl-harbor-visitor-center-honolulu?hrid=KInmelQmFeVPoESi1NDzxA&utm_source=oshare An incredible experience this was! From start to finish! We did not wait long to get into the exhibition, we were handed an audio hand-held device with headphones to start our self-guided tour. It was neatly organized and pretty simple to follow, each highlight of the submarine is labeled accordingly and all you have to do is enter the label code, onto your device, to hear all about the particular station you are looking at! It is incredible to learn how much man power it takes to operate such machinery! I was in awe! We got to experience what exactly it is like to live inside a submarine! We got to see the sleeping quarters, eating areas, captain's cabin and much much more! If you have ever wondered what it is like to be inside a submarine, go here! And um did i mention it is located in Hawaii? My favorite part was being able to sit on the actual gun turret atop of the submarine! Now that was pretty cool! So book your trip to Hawaii and go here whenever you can! Tip: Expect to spend about 1-2 hours here! read more

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It was neat to go down into the submarine and look around. There was a lot of maneuvering through tight spaces. Just as I started to feel claustrophobic we were done and heading out. There are headphones provided for an audio tour, or you can simply walk through without. My 5yo thought it was really cool. read more

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Talk about an impressive set up. This submarine is permanently anchored right by a bridge leading onto the military base just on the edge of the main Pearl Harbor museum areas. Everything is well-preserved, and you really get an idea of just how cramped the quarters are on a submarine. I'm not the type to get claustrophobic, but I can't imagine staying on that thing for more than a few hours, much less weeks at a time. There's an audio tour you can take that walks you though more of the details of the submarine, but we had gotten there a bit later in the day and we didn't want to get hung up with any lengthy descriptions. The main knock on this place has to be the staff. This side of the park is simply not friendly. The staffers act like they'd rather be anywhere else, and basically try to rush you though at the end of the day. I mean, we had gotten off the submarine with another 15 minutes before the park closed and we were just taking a few last photos while workers urgently tried to get us out. It kind of ruined the end of the experience. read more

It's a submarine! So, what should you expect? 1. Watch out for the lady that wants to take a picture of you right before you go on to the submarine. On your way out, they will try to sell you a $10 picture in the form of a "newspaper" that your son will absolutely HAVE TO HAVE. 2. It's HOT. There are fans blowing air, but there's no A/C. 3. Depending on how many people you are down there with, it can get stink (B.O.!) 4. It's cramped down there, and it will make you appreciate your own living conditions. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/_pQQDTzCBDB-Kbjt0fR90Q?select=ATVHgBVzkR3bieYmca8K5g 5. You need to be able to crawl down the ladder and through these little holes: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/_pQQDTzCBDB-Kbjt0fR90Q?select=8oA0bA1fHJe6oArl3OUtjA 6. If you get stuck behind people who really like to take in ALL the sights, you are SOL, since it's single-file lines the whole way. 7. Admission: $10 for adults ($7 for seniors/military/kamaaina), $4 for children 4-12 years old. 8. Children under 4 are not allowed on the submarine. 9. You need to go through the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center to get to this one now, so as with my other reviews of Pearl Harbor: NO BAGS ALLOWED. read more

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This might be the most fun spot in Pearl Harbor for me as I do find the submarine life to be an interesting one. The park is beautiful kept - like all of Pearl Harbor - and has a great view of the rest of the Harbor. Walking on the desk if he sub is pretty cool, you can sit at the big gun and see what a gunner saw when above water. Walking through the submarine you can really put life for the crew into perspective as it is a tight space. The living quarters are packed with bunks and the galley has limited space as well, as you can imagine. When you go into he torpedo tune room you will also spot a couple of bunks nestled above the torpedo tubes, I am sure this kept crew member always ready to fire if needed. I enjoyed the sub as well as the grounds around the sub. This was probably my favorite part of the Hawaiian vacation back in 2011. read more

First time on a submarine.Its still inside of the memorial center but a separate exhibit and fee to get on. its a self guided tour and they give you headphones but they didnt work once we went down. If you are too tall or too round you would definitely be uncomfortable on here for longer than an hour. One guy ran out sweating probably was claustrophobic because its really tight in there. I enjoyed the tour you get to see their sleeping quarters, kitchen shower and the many levers and bars and gauges necessary to keep this thing going. read more

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I love history and WWII era, so this was a real treat for me to be able to visit this historic location and military boats & submarines. I am happy I took the tour and learned a lot from the audio tour. Some staff were super friendly and helpful, some you could tell just didn't want to be there. Either way I had fun, paid my respects to those who lost their lives here and most of all learned about our country's history. I would come back again just to spend more time in the museum to see what I missed. read more

Great memorial to our service men...it's so nice that people have taken the time to preserve these floating memorials. The gift shop is awesome....lot's of high quality gifts and souvenirs! read more

Awestruck, humbled and impressed by what so many Submariners had to go through and still do to serve on a sub. If you just went on the Bowfin tour ( the WWll era sub) and skipped the adjoining museum you would get a full appreciation of the dedication , training and discipline it takes to work in such confined quarters. If you did skip the museum you are missing so much of the whole story and history of subs in the military. You can easily do both( the sub and museum) in 2 to 3 hours depending on how much time you want to spend soaking in the history. If you are any sort of military or history buff this is such an amazing experience. Even you are not it is hard not to find something interesting or enlightening in the process. The Pac Fleet memorial is in the same complex where you buy tickets for the Pearl Harbor and Missouri Memorials. You can try and do all three if you arrive early enough but the day we were there the PH tour was already sold out. I felt the overall experience was well worth it and even my 8 year old daughter really enjoyed herself. I would definitely call it family friendly even with the brevity of some of the content. Parking wasn't too difficult either just be prepared for afternoon traffic on your way out. read more

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Submarines are tiny...ON THE INSIDE. But damn those things pack a powerful punch. They have been a hugh part of our defense for years and this "ancient" fossil shows a pretty clear view of what it takes to make these underwater monsters operate. You cant help but to feel a sense of amazement by operating and living conditions of this crew. The audio tour guides you through most of the vessel with stories from various crew members explaining their jobs and daily living conditions. The meal and sleeping areas are enough to help you realize the great sacrifices that these brave souls must have endured. Asidr from the actual submarine tour there are various artifacts through the area with information written on them explaining their origin and such. Taking photos by the large guns and hanging out near the dining area is an excellent way to kill some time if your waiting your turn for the Arizona trip. The sub tour will run you $12 for adults ($8 if your military) Free for all uniformed military personnel. Money well spent and it was a great day filled with historic sights and sounds. read more

Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum - Sleeping Quarters - Museums Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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