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Explore the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum's newest exhibit celebrating the history and lasting impact of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Through artifacts, tools, photographs, and personal stories, the exhibit honors the skilled workforce whose dedication has kept the U.S. Navy's submarines and ships mission-ready for generations while inspiring the next generation of maritime professionals.

Earlier this month, nearly 100 local high school students from Honolulu Community College’s Summer Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academy visited the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum to conclude their five-week summer program at the community college.

During the visit, 97 students met with representatives from the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and other local industry partners to explore career opportunities in Hawai‘i's skilled trades. Through hands-on activities and conversations with professionals, participants gained insight into careers that support the state's maritime and defense workforce. Students also toured the USS Bowfin submarine and the adjacent museum.

With the Fourth of July and our nation’s 250th anniversary being celebrated this month, America’s innovation and ingenuity has helped propel our country forward through the years.

So what’s the most “American” invention or tradition? Apple pie? Baseball? Stadium flyover? We’d argue that submarines deserve a spot on that list. Watch the video, then tell us – did we convince you?

And Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Our own museum historian, Charles Hinman, was featured this month in a front page story of Hawaii’s newspaper, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser for his tireless efforts in connecting with families of lost submariners.

Charles runs the memorial website www.OnEternalPatrol.com, which maintains pages and profiles of lost American submariners. He has worked closely with the families of over 4,000 lost submariners across generations, including descendants of the WWII-era USS Herring submarine wreck recently identified by the U.S. Navy.

Interviewed by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Hinman said, “We find anyone who is a relative of a man who was lost in a submarine, not only in World War II, but from 1900 to present. For many relatives, especially those who knew the missing submariner, we have assisted in bringing some closure. Even providing the verified location of a loved one’s resting place can offer some peace after years of uncertainty.”

To learn more about Hinman’s work, click on the Honolulu Star-Advertiser story (newspaper subscription required).

Life underway meant running on a strict schedule – especially when it came to food!

Take a look inside the crew’s mess on the USS Bowfin and discover the clever way the Silent Service kept everyone fueled and ready for their watch.

As summer comes to a close and the new school year is set to begin, it’s the perfect time to plan a fun and educational family outing at our museum! The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum is open every day and provides self-guided audio tours, allowing you to explore at your own speed. With interactive exhibits and hands-on learning activities, there’s plenty to inspire curiosity in visitors of all ages. Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning for more, we look forward to welcoming you before the season ends!