BATTLESHIP MISSOURI MEMORIAL & PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM TO CLOSE ON SUNDAY JULY 26 DUE TO HURRICANE DOUGLAS
Pearl Harbor, HI – (July 24, 2020) – Due to unsafe conditions caused by Hurricane Douglas, the Battleship Missouri Memorial and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum announced today they will be closed on Sunday, July 26.
“We apologize for any inconvenience this closure causes for guests planning to tour the USS Missouri and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, but the safety of everyone is our top priority,” said Michael Carr, President and CEO of the Battleship Missouri Memorial, and Elissa Lines, Executive Director of Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. “We will continue to monitor weather conditions and forecasts, and at this time are expecting to reopen on Wednesday, July 29 for tours.”
Please visit www.ussmissouri.org or www.pearlharboraviationmuseum.org for updated information.
Battleship Missouri Memorial
Since opening in January 1999, the Battleship Missouri Memorial has attracted more than
9-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.
Safety is our top priority. The Battleship Missouri Memorial is taking additional steps to assure guests will have a safe and healthy experience touring the Mighty Mo. We respectfully ask all visitors to abide by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) safety guidelines while on site.
The Battleship Missouri Memorial is open daily beginning June 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. General admission, which includes choice of an optional tour, is $29.99 per adult and $13.99 per child (4-12). Military, kama‘āina (local resident) and school group pricing is $23.99 per adult and $11.99 per child (4-12). For information or reservations, call (808) 455-1600 or visit USSMissouri.org
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum is located on Historic Ford Island, where bombs fell during the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. Walk the Pearl Harbor battlefield where the attack began, enter the bullet-scarred hangars, and see the control tower and aircraft of the battle, including a Japanese Zero and the B-17 Swamp Ghost. Hear the stories of World War II heroesand their response to the attack that changed our nation and world. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum’s mission is to steward American’s first aviation battlefield of World War II. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that depends on membership, volunteers, and donations for support. To join, volunteer or support, visit www.PearlHarborAviationMuseum.....
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