Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum: Explore the Towers & Operations Building

Take a premier sightseeing experience of the 15-storied, 168-foot tower, inclusive of the renovated lift, topmost cabin and a panoramic 360° view from the viewing deck. You’ll also have entry to the Operations Building featuring the ground floor of the cherished edifice and a DIY tour of the Museum’s latest fire station display.

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum - Top of the Tower Tour\nEnhance your visit to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum by including our special Top of the Tower Tour at a discounted rate. This brief 30-minute addition to your museum experience offers a unique vantage point of the Pearl Harbor battlefield from the historic Ford Island Control Tower.\nThis…
What's Included
  • Top of the tower guided tour.
Additional Information
  • Must be able to climb 2 flights of steep stairs
Location
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Lexington Boulevard
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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John_k
Mar 30, 2025
Good views! - Nice presentation by the guide and good views of Pearl Harbor from the tower. Nice extra tour to take while at the Air Museum.
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Keanfamily
Jan 25, 2025
Great excursion to do on your last day before heading to the airport - It was great to get so close to the airplanes and helicopters. The docent at the top of the tower was excellent. He told stories of the attack that I hadn’t heard before. Being able to see all of Oahu as well as Pearl Harbor gives you a unique perspective on how the attacks took place. All of the staff were super friendly and wanted to tell you all about the museum and what you were seeing. Things to know, if you are claustrophobic, you may have difficulty in the elevator going to the top of the tower (this is optional add on anyway), also if you have a fear of heights, this part of the excursion isn’t for you. Lastly, I was not able to use the tickets I purchased through trip advisor as the staff could not validate my tickets. I had to repurchase them at the entrance. Hoping trip advisor does the right thing after talking to them on the phone (while I was attempting to get in) by refunding me the price I paid to them. Because of this, I would not advise purchasing the tickets through trip advisor.
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Majmikahh
Nov 3, 2024
Must visit for history and aviation fans - As an aviation enthusiast I could not skip this tour. For sure it is not for the fainted hearted people, as going up with the old elevator is a bit scary at first, but than it turnes out to be worth for those few minutes. The view is amazing from the tower, nicely renovated and the guided rour was really informative. For those who are really into the history of Pearl Harbor, it absolutley a must to visit, and the location gives perfect photo setups for Missuri ship and the old hangars. A bit windy on top, be careful with freshly purchased caps and hats :)
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362pamc
Jun 5, 2024
Great experience! - This was the best part of our trip to Pearl Harbor. The guide was so knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed. Don’t miss this! It was an emotional experience.
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Andrewhc9162sw
Apr 28, 2024
Not to be missed visit - This shore excursion arranged by our cruise company was excellent. Visited tower and museum. Guides were some of the best we have experienced, Provided meal was very good. Highly recommended.
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Melissa
Dec 29, 2024
Air Museum and Tower Visit - Albeit nice, the air museum was smaller than expected. It was nice to see the grounds but we were anticipating a larger number of planes to be displayed. Hangar 79 was all but empty. Also visited the Tower which was located across the way from the museum. It too was nice and the guide at the tower was knowledgeable
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Felskinn
Jul 24, 2022
Goosebumps - The collection of warbirds and jets is very impressive and absolutely a must while visiting the historical site of Pearl Harbor. Understanding that you are on a key spot of the world’s history, in the hangars where the bullet holes of December 7th 1941 are still visible, on the runway which was bombed, looking at the legendary control tower,.. gives you goosebumps.
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Roger_s
Aug 23, 2024
Waste of time and money - Followed directions provided with tickets and ended up getting turned away by military MPs because the location provided was on a military base that requires you to be in the military to enter. There is no direct access for civilians.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).