Battleship Missouri Memorial
Battleship Missouri Memorial
4.5
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Since opening in January 1999, the Battleship Missouri Memorial has attracted more than 10-million visitors from around the world with a fascinating tour experience showcasing the USS Missouri’s unique place in history. Located a mere ship’s length from the USS Arizona Memorial, the Mighty Mo completes a historical visitor experience that begins with the “day of infamy” and sinking of the USS Arizona in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and ends with Japan’s formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945. The USS Missouri had an astounding career over five decades and three wars – World War II, the Korean War, and Desert Storm – after which it was decommissioned and donated to the USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Association operates the Battleship Missouri Memorial as a historic attraction and oversees her care and preservation with the support of visitors, memberships, grants, and donations.
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- William LNewington, Connecticut5 contributionsPhenomenal piece of living history!First visit to Pearl Harbor. The entire museum was spectacular. Well kept, great staff, and knowledgeable interactions everywhere. I am a WWII buff, but still learned a great deal about that fateful day in our history. Thank You!Visited April 2022Written 18 January 2023
- BlueDevils1988Charlotte, North Carolina2 contributionsTouring Big MoHighly enjoyed the tour. We did self guided but you can elect for a group tour with guide for no extra money. A lot of the interior, sub decks are open. So cool how the bow faces the USS Arizona. Where WW2 started for us and where it ended. Highly recommend this activity while at Pearl.Visited June 2022Travelled with familyWritten 18 January 2023
- Linda G3 contributionsOnto the Battleship!We so enjoyed stepping foot on a piece of history. The remarkable stories associated with the Battleship Missouri are many and to know that the treaty signed ending the war was done so on her very deck. Love the experience, highly recommend it while you are visiting Pearl Harbor!Thank you for the review and for visiting the Battleship Missouri! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience on board and hope to welcome you back again soon!Written 18 January 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2022Travelled with familyWritten 18 January 2023
- reganp20232023Moraga, California1 contributionHumbling, AmazingGoing on this ship was just incredible. We have watched many documentaries on WW2,l being in one of these shops knowing what happened was surreal. To see the actual size on the bunks, the officers living quarters the command rooms it’s just amazing what they accomplished!Thank you for the review and for supporting America's last battleship!Written 18 January 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited September 2022Written 18 January 2023
- renatod4134 contributionsReview of uss missouriThere was nobody at front entrance rope of the battleship to welcome us or open the rope. We had to do it ourself. The battleship itself was nice. Could use some sound speaker to detail the signing of the surrender at the signing place where the big poster of the participants were, the one with Macarthur. The controls on the captains deck were not marked and i think were broken. Beside that, was great piece of artifact and my family had a great time on it!Aloha and thank you for your review and feedback! We'll share this with the team. As a non-profit organization, we appreciate your support of America's last battleship.Written 18 January 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2022Travelled with familyWritten 18 January 2023
- Mei Hung T1 contributionLife time experience!We made the best decision in our holiday vacation to visit the Battleship Missouri Memorial. The guided tour was free of charge, the gentleman whom toured our group was excellent. He explained everything in details, he was so funny and respectful at the same time. We felt amazing when we walked through the ship by ourselves. It is a must do trip for the whole family especially for the kids. They learn about the history in school, but visiting the actual location in person would be a very valuable lesson for their lives time experience. Very glad that we did it.Visited December 2022Travelled with familyWritten 18 January 2023
- Mark CCarlisle, Massachusetts175 contributionsGood Trip to PastWe took this tour in April 2021. The Tour guide was a volunteer who made the tour fun and interesting. You learn a lot about the living conditions our sailors lived in during WWII and beyond. I couldn't imagine what it was like to be stuck on a boat during the 7 Dec 1941 attack. The USS Alabama memorial is also worth while to visit which is right next to Ol' Mo.Visited April 2022Travelled with familyWritten 21 January 2023
- Mike H1 contributionWalking the Deck of Historyfor the third time, I walked the deck of the Mighty MO. However, this time it was with my son and my 10 yr-old grandson...a dream come true. The history is overpowering. The guides and staff do great honor to this hallowed place.Visited July 2022Travelled with familyWritten 21 January 2023
- FactotumDellaCittaLondon, United Kingdom3,837 contributionsFascinating hands-on tour of an extinct type of shipThe self-guided tour of the battleship was quite interesting and educational for us, having never set foot on any ship of this sort previously. One definitely gets some sense of what it was like to be part of the crew of this battleship. Some of the historical anecdotes are nicely explained in various signs and plaques. It was well worth the visit.Visited September 2022Written 23 January 2023
- yoc_92New York City, New York14 contributionsWorth the visitVisited Pearl Harbor in August 2022 for a full day with my two teens, one who is a huge WWII buff. We enjoyed our entire day but the USS Missouri was our favorite experience. It is definitely worth the extra time and ticket. It is massive and impressive, and a must see for any fans of WWII history or military boats/vehicles. The guided tour was super informative and well done, providing historical facts and context. We also then took some time to walk through the rest of the battleship. The bus over was super quick and easy. And the food truck was a nice place to grab a bite to eat.Visited August 2022Travelled with familyWritten 25 January 2023
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Jason M
Sydney, Australia3 contributions
Sep 2023
A must do if you're going to Pear Harbor. Wonderfully surprised by the access you're given to explore this Battleship. Fabulous guided tour providing interesting information about the history of the Missouri.
Written 21 October 2023
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Gary F
Castle Rock, CO673 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The ship, the guns, where Japan surrendered, etc. Very interesting and educational. Very glad I got to see this and would recommend.
Written 13 October 2023
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theresabassett30
Eagle Creek, OR1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
Definitely a must see. amazing to walk thru and see everything as well as be able to learn more in depth history.
Written 11 October 2023
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lisa t
San Diego, CA25 contributions
Sep 2023
Interesting addition to the Pearl Harbor experience. They really make is personal and interesting. The self-guided tours were a great addition to our visit.
Written 11 October 2023
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francis b
Sarasota, FL15 contributions
Oct 2023
Although it was a hot day, we had an informative and reflective experience aboard the Missouri.We were led by a knowledgeable guide named Dawn who had a quirky sense of humor and a keen grasp of history which made our tour enjoyable.
One note to seniors, there are several steep stairs to navigate especially the one to enter below deck so if you have mobility issues you should be mindful of this.
One note to seniors, there are several steep stairs to navigate especially the one to enter below deck so if you have mobility issues you should be mindful of this.
Written 4 October 2023
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Michol B
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
We greatly enjoyed visiting the USS Missouri. It was interesting, had great visual impact and gave us a lot of history. My 10 year old loved it but even my 7 year old was excited walking the deck and touring the interior (they were both astounded by the bunk and mess hall areas). Highly recommend a visit as part of the Pearl Harbor experience!
Written 4 October 2023
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Jezzmond
130 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Such an iconic battleship, this is also a must tour which will fill you with information, you can visit some great areas and take in what life was like.
Written 27 September 2023
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hindman2020
Colorado Springs, CO1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
Wear your walking shoes and comfortable clothes. The guided tour is just so amazing and I highly recommend it. Then you can wander the ship. It is so big and has such historical significance.
Written 20 September 2023
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Micheal L
7 contributions
Sep 2023
I did the Captains Tour as well as the Chief Engineer tour in addition to the general admission ticket and it was well worth the extra time and money! Lani and Evan were the tour guides for my groups and they were very knowledgeable and fun while sharing the long history of the Mighty Mo. If you love history, I highly recommend these tours and the time o-n board.
Written 19 September 2023
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Alina G
Germany265 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
I visited the Missouri Battleship in September 2023 and I must say it is a place not to be missed. It is loaded with so much history and emotion that it is downright overwhelming. If you visit Pearl Harbor, choose to visit the Missouri Battleship. You won't be sorry.
You will need at least 2 hours to visit the ship and the price per person is $35. This price is only for visiting the ship, if you want to visit other attractions within Pearl Harbor, they involve separate costs.
You will need at least 2 hours to visit the ship and the price per person is $35. This price is only for visiting the ship, if you want to visit other attractions within Pearl Harbor, they involve separate costs.
Written 17 September 2023
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Diane B
Fort Worth, TX
My dad was on the Missouri when the treaty was signed between the USA and Japan ending WWII in the Pacific. Are there any ways I can look up my dad's name of being on the ship and what his dutoes were at that time?
Rosemary M
Reno, NV4 contributions
I would try Fold3 or you can look on the USS Missouri web site. There is a large photo of a group of people when papers were signed for surrender, but it's mainly the big wigs
Petey126
Milwaukee, WI180 contributions
Several people have said that they would not recommend touring independently and that you should go through a tour company. If we are not worried about transportation to Pearl Harbor and want to be on our own schedule, is it really that hard to do on our own. (I will already have the USS Arizona tickets.)
CMPTexas
Tucson, AZ835 contributions
I prefer a self guided tour, which allows me the prerogative of going at my own pace; stopping longer here to take pictures, omitting or quickly moving through this part, etc. The problem with going to the Battleship was the bus schedule, which you have to take, since they don't allow personally owned vehicles on the base,(unless you ARE military and have credentials, I believe). We bought the Go Oahu card, which saved us a ton of money, and did all three at the Nat'l Park; the USS Arizona, the Battleship Missouri, and the Bowfin Submarine. In fact, I don't think I saw one tour the whole time we were there. There are volunteers on hand ( former Navy personnel) to give talks and answer questions, and who provide history. Catch the shuttle bus and take the 5 minute ride over from the Arizona.
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307leven
Stroudsburg, PA284 contributions
Yes, you can take an Uber ride there. You can either buy tickets there at the location, or you can buy them off of their website. Prices are $34.99/adult or $17.49/child. Since you have a larger group, you may want to purchase them in advance.
As the previous answer noted, you would have to take a bus ride over to Ford Island from the main entrance. They have personnel there to help guide you where the bus is located and when it leaves. The bus ride last only about 5 minutes or so.
Laura K
Northville, MI
Hi, I am trying to figure if we can visit the Battleship and the Bow Fin Submarine. Is it possible to walk between both attractions across a bridge or are there free shuttle busses? We are already paying uber fare to get to the AZ Memorial, so we are hoping we can visit both the Battleship and Submarine without additional cost, other than the tickets. Our trip is in August, thanks.
Jaclyn H
Honolulu, HI
There is a complimentary shuttle that takes guests from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center (where both the USS Arizona Memorial and Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park are located) to the Battleship Missouri!
I'm looking to purchase the "Passport to Pearl Harbour", which includes a general admission to Missouri. However, I'm also very interested in the new "Heart of Missouri" tour.
My question is: will I have to pay 59$ more (price of the tour which includes general admission, at which point I might as well just buy all tickets separately) or 25$ (the difference) since I already have a general admission included.
Hi, we paid 64usd for everything,Arizona memorial,missouri,and the air museum really enjoyed it. We took the purple line trolley bus drop you of 100mts away its a full day to do it all if you miss the last trolley bus back about 4.15pm stay at the bus stop and get bus nbr, 42 takes you full length of Waikiki 2.75usd each have correct money tho. Hope this helps you enjoy.
Regards Pete.
Andy
Martin, MI2 contributions
Is there a decent amount of parking, as we are driving a rental car around the island while there. Is the traffic busy going to and from ford island?
ladybug5
Fountain Valley, CA529 contributions
Hi you must park out in front and than take a bus over to Ford Island to see the Battleship and air museum. Best to visit during the week since weekends get really busy Have a great time
Angela C
Auckland, New Zealand236 contributions
Hi, just wondering about your Heart of the Missouri tour. Did you book ahead or arrange the tour on the day?
Thanks
Dave
Deb K
8 contributions
Hi Dave. We booked that trip with our Flight Center here in Aust. But you can book through your Hotel Concierge. You can get the regular bus. I would recommend Roberts Hawaii. Had an awesome tour with them. Because we booked at home we were with another tour company which i wont recommend.
Dan B
1 contribution
How long would it take to get from the airport to the USS Missouri, i am flying over from Maui for the day and trying to plan my ticket time and flight times for the heart of the Missouri tour.
Inspire747182
Honolulu, HI37 contributions
15 min's from Airport to Pearl Harbor Memorial by Taxi.
Dpschuste
9 contributions
What time are the guided tours? I think I buy a ticket for the day--not a timed ticket, right? But then what time/where do the guided tours meet?
Thanks!
Tricia
SANDRA B
30 contributions
For the web site for the battleship, google battleship missouri. It will tell you about tickets and tours. You need to allow enough time to get from the Arizona visitors center on a shuttle bus to the battleship site. We did the Heart of the Missouri tour and it was excellent. That tour is a timed ticket extra from the regular admission.
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