Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Pearl Harbor National Memorial honors the events of December 7, 1941, and the lives lost during the attack that propelled the United States into World War II. The site includes the USS Arizona Memorial, a striking white structure that rests above the sunken battleship where more than 1,100 sailors and Marines remain entombed.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial is one of Hawaii’s most important historic sites, preserving the memory of the December 7, 1941 attack and honoring the service members and civilians whose lives were forever changed. Located just outside Honolulu, the memorial complex includes museums, interpretive exhibits, waterfront walkways, and access to several historic vessels and sites that tell the broader story of World War II in the Pacific.
At the heart of the memorial is the USS Arizona Memorial, a serene, iconic structure spanning the remains of the sunken battleship. More than 1,100 crew members of the USS Arizona are still entombed below, making this one of the most sacred places in the United States. Reached by a short Navy-operated boat ride, the memorial offers a quiet, reflective space where visitors can view the wreckage beneath the water, read the names of the fallen, and pay their respects.