The memorial stands over the wreck of the battleship USS Arizona, which sank in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Visitors take a Navy boat from the visitor center, then walk above the hull and read the names on the wall.
Highlights
- Oil rising from the wreck
- Wall of Names
- Boat ride across the harbor
Good to know
- Reservations on recreation.gov, $1 fee
- Arrive 15 to 20 minutes early
- Standby line when tickets sell out
