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    4.3 (123 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Richard D.

    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.

    Chunjai K.

    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.

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    Lisa B.

    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.

    Nick W.

    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.

    Robin S.

    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.

    The rude man who shouldn't work at a tourist place.
    Lily B.

    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.

    Shani H.

    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.

    Phil A.

    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!!

    Nadine A.

    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.

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    Graciela P.

    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.

    Jerry E.

    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.

    Michael C.

    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.

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