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As of 11am HST, Pacific Historic Parks is proud to share that Pearl Harbor National Memorial - home of the USS Arizona Memorial - remains open to visitors during the federal government shutdown. We know many visitors plan their trip to Pearl Harbor months in advance, and we are committed to providing everyone the opportunity to visit this hallowed ground and learn of the sacrifices made by our Nation's Greatest Generation. Our operations, tours, and museum store continue without interruption, ensuring travelers can experience this powerful tribute to the heroes of December 7, 1941.
In addition, Diamond Head State Monument remains open and is not affected by the shutdown, another must-see destination to include in your O'ahu itinerary.
Please help keep history accessible:
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Visit Our Parks: Include the USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor Historic Sites, and Diamond Head State Monument in your O'ahu itineraries.
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Partner in Education: Enjoy our Official Self-Guided Multimedia Tours and Virtual Reality Experiences during your visit.
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Support Preservation: Become a member or donor to Pacific Historic Parks, helping us preserve and share these stories for generations to come.
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Shop to Support: Every purchase from our parks and online retail stores help fund our education and preservation programs.
Mahalo for your commitment to support our beloved parks. Together we can honor the past while inspiring future generations.
With Gratitude,
Pacific Historic Parks
Official Non-Profit Partner of the National Park Service at Pearl Harbor National Memorial - home of the USS Arizona Memorial - and of Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources at Diamond Head State Monument
| | Pearl Harbor National Memorial | | Pearl Harbor National Memorial Official Self-Guided Tours | | Pacific Historic Parks is proud to be the official partner of the National Park Service, providing the only officially sanctioned USS Arizona Narrated Tour. Hosted by beloved actress Jamie Lee Curtis, Pearl Harbor Survivors, and National Park Service Historians, this fascinating tour takes you on a journey through history as you explore the grounds of Pearl Harbor National Memorial, the USS Arizona Memorial, and its two world-class museums. | | |
Audio Tours and Virtual Reality Experiences do not include tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial. Day-of, in-person tickets are available at the Audio Tour Desk.
Advance tickets are available at recreation.gov
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USS Arizona Memorial Boat Tickets | | |
Didn't have a chance to book advance reservation tickets for the Navy Operated Shuttle Boat to the USS Arizona Memorial? Not to worry... we are thrilled to be the sole provider of complimentary same-day tickets to the Arizona Memorial.
For day-of reservations, please visit our Pacific Historic Parks Audio Tour Desk to join the Arizona Memorial Virtual Standby Queue. This service is free and allows guests who don't have advance reservations to visit the USS Arizona Memorial when available.
| | Free Admiral’s VIP Tours to Celebrate the Navy's Birthday | | On October 11 and 12, Pacific Historic Parks is proud to offer free Official Pearl Harbor Admiral’s VIP Tours for all active-duty, reserves, retirees, veterans, and dependents of Navy personnel with valid documentation. Simply show your military ID upon arrival to the USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tour Desk. Please note: this promotion does not extend to dependents of veterans. | |
Harrison's Virtual Reality Launch, October 17th from 7 - 9am | | |
On October 17, 2025, starting at 7am, Pacific Historic Parks will unveil a new virtual reality (VR) experience at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. The project was spearheaded by Harrison Johnson, a 12-year-old student who has raised more than $110,000 to bring this vision to life. Working closely with Pacific Historic Parks, Harrison has developed a first-of-its-kind VR program that immerses children in the events of December 7, 1941.
This powerful educational tool ensures that the stories of courage, sacrifice and resilience will continue to live on, connecting young learners across Hawai‘i and beyond with one of the most pivotal moments in history. Harrison’s dedication reminds us that preserving memory is a shared responsibility and that even the youngest among us can make a lasting difference.
Join us at Pearl Harbor National Memorial as we honor Harrison’s achievement and experience history in a way never before possible.
| | | Origami Crane Folding Day, October 18th from 8am - 12:30pm | | | | |
Visitors to the Park will have an opportunity to take part in a special origami paper crane folding experience while learning the inspiring story of Sadako Sasaki and her message of peace.
This hands on activity will take place outside the Pearl Harbor Bookstore between 8am - 12:30pm on Saturday, October 18th.
| | Kamaʻāina Discounts at Pearl Harbor | | |
Hawai‘i residents can enjoy exclusive kamaʻāina discounts on all interactive multimedia tours and virtual reality experiences at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.
Discounts are available on site at the Narrated Audio Tour Desk and the Virtual Reality Theater. Please show your Hawai‘i ID upon purchase and immerse yourself in these unforgettable stories of Pearl Harbor.
| | Diamond Head State Monument | | Diamond Head State Monument IS NOT affected by the Government Shutdown. | | Pearl Harbor (Puʻuloa) & Diamond Head (Lēʻahi): Before the Military | | | | |
Long before they became iconic military sites, Puʻuloa (Pearl Harbor) and Lēʻahi (Diamond Head) held deep significance for Native Hawaiians.
Puʻuloa was a rich fishery and cultural hub, while Lēʻahi was used for navigation, ceremonies and as a vantage point. Both sites are layered with history that connects us to the land and the people who first called it home.
| | Diamond Head State Monument Official Self-Guided Tours | | |
Pacific Historic Parks is proud to be an official partner with Hawai'i State Parks, providing the official Diamond Head State Monument Self-Guided Audio Tour. Learn how ancient Native Hawaiians considered Diamond Head a sacred location and how the US Military used Diamond Head for their first line of defense in protecting Oahu's southern shores
during World War II.
| | Audio Tours do not include Entry or Parking Fees/Reservations. Entry and Parking reservations must be made in advance at gostateparks.hawaii.gov | | | | |
Diamond Head State Monument Rockfall Mitigation has now been completed. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we ensure the Diamond Head Hike remains a world-class experience!
Hours of Operation are 6am to 6pm, 7 days a week.
| | Hello Kitty Pochacco Diamond Head Collection | | Coming soon to the Diamond Head Visitor Center Store and our online store is the Sanrio Pochacco Diamond Head Collection! This is a great addition to our existing Hello Kitty Collections featured at both Diamond Head and Pearl Harbor! | | | Kalaupapa National Historical Park | | |
Pacific Historic Parks proudly announces the reopening of guided tours to Kalaupapa National Historical Park. Visitors can once again experience this sacred and historic place, where stories of hardship, perseverance and compassion come together.
For over a century, individuals diagnosed with Hansen’s disease (leprosy) were exiled to the remote peninsula of Kalaupapa on Moloka‘i. Cut off from family and community, residents built a life of resilience and dignity in the face of profound isolation. Today, Kalaupapa stands as a powerful reminder of both the pain of separation and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
The resumption of tours offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from the landscape itself, walking where residents once lived, visiting the settlement and reflecting at sites tied to both tragedy and triumph. It also reaffirms the park’s mission to share these stories with respect, sensitivity and aloha, ensuring that the lessons of Kalaupapa will not be forgotten.
Space for tours is limited, and reservations are required.
| | | October 13th | Indigenous Peoples Day | Honoring the cultures, histories and resilience of Indigenous communities | | October 13th | Navy Birthday | Celebrating the Navy and its history with Free Admiral's VIP Tours for all Navy personnel | | October 17th | Harrison's Virtual
Reality Launch | Join us for the launch of our new Pearl Harbor Virtual Reality Experience from
7 - 9am at Pearl Harbor National Memorial | | October 18th | Origami Crane
Folding Day | Take part in a special origami paper crane folding experience at the Pearl Harbor Bookstore between 8am - 12:30pm | | October 23rd | Battle of Leyte Gulf | Largest naval battle in history, fought between the US and Japan from
October 23-26, 1944 | | October 26th | National Day
of the Deployed | Honoring the sacrifices of military personnel serving abroad, serving in the military outside of the US | | October 31st | Halloween | Wishing everyone a fun
and safe day! | | | Pacific Historic Parks is the leading organization supporting significant historical sites in the Pacific for future generations. Through education, interpretive programs, research, preservation, and restoration, we work to perpetuate the memory of events and honor the people involved in these historic Pacific locations. | | | | |
