Start at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
The Missouri is on Ford Island, inside a working U.S. Navy base, and cannot be reached by private car. Free shuttle buses run from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center about every 15 minutes, from 08:00.
Leave your bag behind
Bags that conceal their contents are not allowed beyond a very small size, so bring a clear bag or none at all. Bag storage near the Visitor Center entrance charges a fee. Bring a government-issued photo ID; international visitors should bring a passport.
Take your time aboard
Allow time for the guided tour, the Surrender Deck and the ship’s interior. Eating on board is not allowed, and respectful clothing and closed footwear are expected.



