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.
Pearl Harbor Visitor Center
Pearl Harbor welcomes approximately 1.2 million visitors annually from around the world.
USS Arizona Memorial
About 1.4 million people from all over the world visit the USS Arizona Memorial every year.
The USS Arizona and Memorial
The USS Arizona is the final resting place for many of the ship's 1,177 crewmen who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. The memorial
The USS Utah
The USS Utah lays where she fell on the north side of Ford Island. This decision was made in 1944 after several attempts at raising the ship failed. The quiet decision was made to leave the bodies of 58 crewmen onboard, considering them buried at sea.
USS Arizona Memorial
USS Arizona Memorial and turret
USS Arizona Memorial
Daily visitation to the USS Arizona Memorial is often more than 4,000 visitors.
The USS Oklahoma Memorial
After receiving seven to nine torpedo hits on the port (left) side, the USS Oklahoma capsized in roughly 20 minutes after the attack began. Over 400 men were trapped inside, of which only 32 were rescued.
