Flag Raising Service
Flying your flag aboard the Battleship Missouri is a profound way to honor a loved one, commemorate a special occasion, or pay tribute to those who have served. This meaningful gesture connects you to the ship’s legacy while supporting its ongoing restoration and preservation.
Flag Requirements
To ensure a proper and respectful display, please adhere to the following guidelines:
- You must provide your own flag.
- The flag must have two grommet holes for secure flying.
- Preferred sizes: 3’ x 5’ or 4’ x 6’.
- Please allow at least one week for us to fly and return your flag.
Service Fee & Certificate
A $25 Flag-Raising Fee is required. This tax-free contribution directly supports the ongoing preservation and restoration of the Battleship Missouri, ensuring that its history and legacy continue to inspire future generations. Each flag-raising includes a personalized Certificate of Authenticity, marking the occasion with honor and distinction.
How to Request a Flag Raising
We offer flag-raising services for local, in-person, and out-of-state requests. Please follow the instructions below to complete your request:
Local Request
- Complete the Flag Raising Service Form and drop it off along with the flag at the security shack located at the entrance of the Battleship Missouri Memorial (drop-off is daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).
- Once the flag is flown and the certificate is ready, you will be notified to pick it up and pay the fee at the Ticketing Counter on the pier (Pick-up hours: daily from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).
- **If you use Gmail as your email, please check the SPAM folder for the reply**
In-Person Request
- Complete the Flag Raising Service Form and email it to military@ussmissouri.org to schedule a time to come to the ship to raise the flag (Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.). The process takes approximately 15 minutes, and reservations are required. The fee will be collected on the day you raise the flag.
- **If you use Gmail as your email, please check the SPAM folder for the reply**
Out-of-State Request
Complete the Flag Raising Request Form and mail the flag, the request form, and proper prepaid self-addressed return postage (label and/or stamps) for a Medium/Large Flat Rate Box via USPS, FEDEX, or UPS to:
Battleship Missouri Memorial
Attn: Special Events
63 Cowpens Street
Honolulu, HI 96818
- Once the flag is raised and the certificate is completed, we will notify you with a receipt. Then, return your flag and flag certificate in the box via USPS or FEDEX, or UPS using the return postage you provide.
- Payment can be provided by check or credit card.
- For the check, please make it payable to:
USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc.
Attn: Special Events
63 Cowpens Street
Honolulu, HI 96818
- For credit cards, please fill out the Credit Card Form, or we will call you for the information.
If you have questions about the Flag Raising process, please email military@ussmissouri.org or call (808) 455-1600 ext 225 for more information.
**If you use Gmail as your email, please check the SPAM folder for the reply**
Frequently Asked Questions
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Fill out our Flag Raising Request form
Payment can be collected at the Ticketing Office located at the Pier. Cash or Card Accepted. IF paying online, fill out our Credit Card Form (located on website) OR Call (808)455-1600 ext.225 or 221 to make a payment over the phone.
You are responsible for providing your own flag with 2 Gromet Holes.
No. We only fly American flags onboard.
Yes, Flag Raising services are available Monday to Friday 8:00am-3:00pm. No weekends or Federal Holidays. The Battleship Missouri is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Years.
Flag Raising Services will not continue until the weather clears up due to the safety of our staff. We prefer that your personal flags will not get damaged by rainwater or wind gusts.
Flag raisings are completed at the Fantail or the Center Mast of the ship. This is based on weather or space availability.
This is the processing fee to perform the service and provide a Certificate of Authenticity. This is a tax-free payment that directly supports the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Battleship Missouri.
Please email military@ussmissouri.org or Call (808)455-1600 ext.225 or 221 to schedule a reservation for a date and time to come in to have it flown. The Event Coordinators will give you more information.
No Walk-Ins, Reservations ONLY! You are welcome to drop off your flag to the Security at the front gate, we will notify you when it is ready for pick up.
We highly recommend that you bring your own flag prior to arriving at the Battleship Missouri. There is no guarantee that our Battleshop will have American Flags in stock for purchase.
Your Event Coordinator will escort you to the ticket office prior to coming onboard to fly the flag.
Please drop off your flag with your request form to our security located at the front entrance. Once your flag is flown and ready for pickup, you will be notified. Pickup & Payment will be at the Ticketing Office.
Unless a specific date is requested, flag rises are typically completed in 2-3 business days but will depend on the Event Coordinators’ availability and/or the weather.
An Event Coordinator will reach out to you when the flag is ready to be picked up.
Please expect it to take a month (including shipping times) to return to you.
When the Event Coordinator receives the flag, you will be notified. Unless a specific date is requested, flag raises typically take 2-3 business days but will depend on the Event Coordinators availability and/or the weather.
An Event Coordinator will reach out to you after the mail out the flag.
Please ask your local post office for a Medium Flat Rate Box (via FEDEX, USPS, or UPS)
No stamps, please ask your local post office for a Medium Flat Rate Box (via FEDEX, USPS, or UPS)
You can pay with cash, check, or credit card and send it in the box with the flag. Please see the website for specific instructions.
You can call (808)455-1600 ext.225 or 221 to get your payment information. Once your payment is processed, your information will be destroyed.