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Opening times

All times are local to Pearl Harbor.

Battleship Missouri Memorial

08:00–16:00 · Every dayLast admission 15:00

Shuttle from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center

From 08:00 · About every 15 minutesLast shuttle back from the ship 16:05; closed Thanksgiving, 25 December and 1 January

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

Getting to the ship

The Missouri is moored at Ford Island, inside an active U.S. Navy base, and cannot be reached by private car. Start at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, where free shuttle buses leave for the ship about every 15 minutes from 08:00. The last shuttle back leaves the ship at 16:05.

• Parking: use the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center car park; the fee is paid by card through QR codes in the car park, and cash is not accepted.
• Photo ID: bring a valid government-issued photo ID; international visitors should bring their passport. You may be asked for it when boarding the shuttle, and entry is refused without it.
• Before arrival: leave time for parking, bag storage and security checks so you are ready for your booked slot.

Useful stops along the way

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

• Bag storage near the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center entrance, for a fee per bag.
• A grill and shaved ice on the pier beside the ship.
• A gift shop by the ship.
• Free shuttle buses between the Visitor Center and Ford Island.

Bring a clear bag or none at all, sun protection and your photo ID. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

A visit that works for you

A ramp at the aft entry leads to the main deck, and a lift runs from the main deck to the Surrender Deck. The wardroom is the only interior room accessible by wheelchair; ladders and stairs elsewhere are steep, and the lower and upper decks are not wheelchair accessible. Complimentary wheelchairs are available at the main entrance.

• Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
• If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
• Ask memorial staff for assistance or directions during your visit.

Pearl Harbor security, step by step

• No bags: bags that hide their contents are not allowed at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center unless they are smaller than 1.25 × 2.25 × 5.5 inches (about 3 × 6 × 14 cm). Clear bags are allowed. Leave other bags in your car or at the bag storage by the entrance, which charges a fee.
• Weapons: knives, multitools and other weapons, including pocket knives, are prohibited.
• ID: bring a government-issued photo ID (a passport for international visitors); Ford Island access follows current U.S. Navy security requirements.
• On board: eating is not allowed, footwear is required, and swimwear is not appropriate.
• Smoking is not allowed at the Visitor Center or the memorials.

Pearl Harbor is a place of memorials; a quiet, respectful visit matters to everyone here.

Make time for a pause

Slider’s Grill and a shaved-ice stand on the pier serve food and drinks; eating on board the ship is not allowed.

• Stop for breakfast, lunch, a hot drink or refreshments nearby.
• Leave room in your plans to sit down and enjoy the setting.
• Check opening hours and menus on the day; food and drinks are purchased separately.

Water in a clear bottle helps on warm days; check the current bag rules before you go.

A few details worth planning

• Book ahead: choose the date, time and places you want to visit before making other plans.
• Keep your QR ticket ready: save it on your phone or bring a printed copy, with any proof needed for reduced admission.
• Start in the right place: start at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center and take the shuttle to Ford Island.
• Dress for exploring: comfortable shoes, sun protection and a charged phone make the day easier.
• Leave space to linger: allow time for the guided tour, the Surrender Deck and the ship’s interior.