Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Excursion: Historic WWII Hangar Tour and Pilot Stories in Hawaii

Experience the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum in Hawaii and uncover the untold stories of WWII pilots and crew members. Explore a historic hangar, watch footage of the 1941 attack, and immerse yourself in 70 years of Pacific aviation history.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum - Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at one of America’s most historic sites — Hawaii’s Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor — on a 60-minute Aviator’s Tour.
    Join veteran docents (resident experts) on a journey back in time and into Hangars 37 and 79, two still-intact WWII hangars that housed both the aircraft and the…
What's Included
  • General Admission
  • Docent-led ‘Hangar Guided Tour’
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Combat Flight Sims
  • Top of the Tower Tour
Additional Information

Listen to the unrevealed narratives of seasoned pilots and airplane staff during a one-hour guided exploration of the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, located on Ford Island, Hawaii. Travel back in time with narrators who illuminate important events spanning 70 years of Pacific flight history. Investigate the Lt Ted Shealy Restoration Shop, previously a…

Location
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Lexington Boulevard
Front Desk at Hangar 37
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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X7869ptbernhardk
Apr 17, 2026
Hidden Gem! - Hidden Gem among the more popular museum attractions in Pearl Harbor. We had a fantastic family experience and can highly recommend!! Bernhard
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Stay17225672529
Feb 26, 2026
A guide is still a must! - On a visit to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Memorial. The Japanese guide was very good The only regret is that he only gets one day a week. I came all the way from Japan. You can watch the same exhibit. The attendant who will explain Attach or no is 100 times more understandable. At least give me a few more days!
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Tour53893638852
Feb 15, 2026
I highly recommend the Japanese guided tour! - I was guided by Japanese guide Moko. I was able to hear many deep stories that I could not know by looking at the exhibition myself, and I was able to understand not only the airplane but also the background of history. Since I was the only participant that day, they explained it to me in detail beyond the time, and it was a very fulfilling time. Japanese guided tours are held every Wednesday. Recommended for both first-time visitors and those who want to take the time to learn.
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O8677df_
Dec 3, 2025
Japanese Tour of Aviation Museum - I learned a lot from the information and various stories that I did not know about the war. It made me think again about war and peace. It was good to see so many airplanes on display. I want to go again.
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606yukah
Dec 3, 2025
That was fun! - Thank you to our guide, MOKO! The explanation was easy to understand and the talk was interesting and the tour was very enjoyable! I'd ask for it when you visit again, and recommend it to friends and family. Thank You So Much
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942karini
Dec 3, 2025
It was a valuable experience✨ - Visiting the Pearl Harbor Museum and walking through the exhibits with Tomoko’s thoughtful guidance made the historical events feel much more real. Not only the photos and videos, but also the background stories and the emotions of the people that Tomoko shared helped me understand the weight of that history on a deeper level. The quiet, reflective atmosphere left a strong impression on me, and it became a valuable experience that reminded me once again of the importance of peace:)
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Vacationer623485
Nov 29, 2025
It's worth a visit. - I visited the museum here on the last day of Hawaii, and Moko's guide, who answered my questions aptly, was truly wonderful and a good travel memory! The Aviation Museum is not well known, but it's worth a visit!
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Sirwhisky
Aug 15, 2025
An Excellent Tour And An Excellent Tour Guide - We started in Hangar 37 with a brief overview of the attack on Pearl Harbor. From their we viewed an unrestored Japanese bomber like the one used on the day, a sample of the armour piercing shell used to penetrate the decks of the USS Arizona was also there for all to see along with the aircraft launched torpedo also used by the Japanese. To truly bring home the massive tragedy that the 7th December 1941 was they had a piece of the USS Arizona on display. 1,177 lives were lost on that ship that day, Being war time they tried reuse everything so the parts that could be salvaged were and repurposed in the fight against the axis. There were a myriad of other aircraft in this hangar, including a mock up of one of the two planes the US managed to get airborne that day donated by the film makers of Pearl Harbor. There was also a sample of bi-plane used to train Navy pilots such as flown by former President George Bush Senior. From the WWII themed hangar we moved on to Hangar 79 which housed another sample trainer also like the former President had used and ultimately a sample of the type of plane he flew during his 58 combat missions. He completed 128 carrier landings while on active duty and was once shot down and then rescued by the submarine USS Finback after the two other members of his flight crew were killed during the mission. The rest of the museum had examples of F14's, F15's, F16's, a Blue Angels F18 and the venerable Australian F111 that I can remember streaking up and down the coast from Williamtown airbase when I was a kid, along with a plethora of other aircraft for our viewing and edification. Chris our guide was a font of wisdom and knowledge, she kept the narrative flowing, maintained interest and answered almost every question. She clearly has a passion for her work and should be commended. I highly recommend this tour. I had a diverting three hours here and felt it worth every moment of my time.
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Inspiration821113
Jun 27, 2025
Enough American planes at once. - The whole was dominated by American aircraft, but World War II propeller aircraft were not very complete. The jet set up outside and the pictures were beautiful. But the placement is messy, even according to the development era. Helicopters are even more lacking in presentation.
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Paulcf5560ay
Jun 16, 2025
For Aviation fans - Two Hangars and exterior displays. The signs are quite descriptive, in fact, so much so that you don't need really need the extra cost hangar tour unless you have zero knowledge of WW2 or Aviation
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).