USS Bowfin Submarine & Museum

808-423-1341
www.bowfin.org

Included admission free with the card.

Description

Dive into the history of the Silent Service with a tour aboard the Pearl Harbor Avenger, 'USS Bowfin'. Launched on December 7, 1942, one year after the Pearl Harbor attack, Bowfin sank 44 enemy ships during her nine war patrols. Comprising less than 2 percent of the Navy, U. S. submarines accounted for over 55 percent of enemy ships sunk during World War II, while suffering the highest percentage losses, 52 submarines and crews. After boarding the submarine, visit Bowfin's world class submarine museum, and reflect at the water front memorial that tells the stories of the 52 WWII submarines lost. Outside, there are numerous outdoor exhibits to discover. Take a break and chill out under a large covered lanai. The narrated tour explores what life on board must have been like for her 80-man crew. The museum includes an impressive collection of submarine-related artifacts such as submarine weapon systems, photographs, paintings, battle flags, and original recruiting posters.

Hours:

Daily, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Last access to submarine at 4:30 pm.

Closed

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.

Driving:

From Waikiki, Take H-1 west to Exit 15A, proceed on Kamehameha Highway to the fourth traffic light and make a left turn. USS Bowfin is located next to USS Arizona Memorial Visitors Center.

Public Transportation:

TheBus: From Waikiki: Take #20 to USS Arizona Memorial Visitors Center or from other locations, catch #20 at the Ala Moana Shopping Center Bus transfer point.

Redemption Instructions:

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Proceed to ticket desk and present the Go Oahu Card for admittance. Submarine is not fully handicap accessible due to ladders and watertight doors. Children under 4 years of age are not allowed onto the submarine but are welcome to visit the museum and the mini-theater. Included general admission with the Go Oahu Card.

The Go City Card is accepted until 5:30pm unless otherwise noted; during all other times standard admission will apply.