Pearl Harbor National Memorial

About 1.4 million people from all over the world visit the USS Arizona Memorial every year.
At Pearl Harbor National Memorial, we honor the lives affected by the December 7, 1941, attack. This pivotal moment in global history marked the United States' entry into World War II, impacting nations and communities worldwide. Join us in reflecting on this shared history and its lasting significance in the pursuit of peace.
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Pearl Harbor National Memorial Honors U.S. Air Force Birthday
Pearl Harbor National Memorial will honor the continued service and commitment inspired by the “Greatest Generation” by offering a special boat program for service members of each respective military branch throughout the year.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial Remembers the Atomic Bombing of Japan with Survivor Testimonials
Pearl Harbor National Memorial will partner with Pacific Historic Parks to continue to remember the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki through two programs with in-person testimonials. These opportunities to talk story with two hibakusha, atomic bomb survivors, will take place August 18, 2024, at 10:30 am and August 19, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Both events are open to the public and will take place in the Pearl Harbor memorial theater located in the park at 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, HI 96818. 
Lights for Peace: Pearl Harbor National Memorial Remembers the Atomic Bombing of Japan 79 Years Later
Pearl Harbor National Memorial will partner with Manhattan Project National Historical Park Sites to remember the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Lights for Peace is an afterhours event and luminary ceremony hosted on August 7, 2024. Visitors can join the event starting at 5:00 p.m. with the program ending at 7:30 p.m. Pearl Harbor National Memorial is located at 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, HI 96818.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial Honors U.S. Coast Guard Birthday
Pearl Harbor National Memorial will honor the continued service and commitment inspired by the “Greatest Generation” by offering a special boat program for service members of each respective military branch throughout the year.
A man stands with arms behind his back facing a large bell hung from a sturdy concrete structure. Lunch bags illuminated with candles line the walkway.
Manhattan Project National Historical Park Hosting Days of Peace and Remembrance in 79th Anniversary Observance of Atomic Bombings of Japan
Manhattan Project National Historical Park, in partnership with Pearl Harbor National Memorial (NM), will host "Days of Peace and Remembrance" across its three sites and at Pearl Harbor NM to commemorate and reflect on the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945. This commemorative programming acknowledges and interprets the conflicting viewpoints, both historical and modern, that surround the development and use of the world’s first atomic weapons.
An evening photo of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center Complex looking towards the museums.
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The USS Arizona Memorial in front of the USS Missouri.
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The USS Arizona Memorial
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The USS Utah off the coast of Ford Island
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USS Arizona Memorial
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Visitors at the USS Arizona Memorial
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The USS Oklahoma Memorial
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