Museums and Science Centers
Museum
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
Walk end to end inside a real WWII submarine at Pearl Harbor, past stacked bunks, torpedo rooms and a cramped control room.
Ages
5–18+
Cost
Paid
Duration
~2hrs
Difficulty
Moderate
Setting
Both
A real World War II submarine you go down inside and walk through end to end, which is the kind of thing kids talk about for years. The passages are genuinely tight, the bunks are stacked beside torpedoes, and an audio tour explains what life aboard was actually like. An adjoining indoor museum holds torpedoes, a Poseidon missile and submarine artifacts. It is at the Pearl Harbor visitor center so it slots in alongside the memorial and aviation museum. Not suitable for strollers and small kids need to manage steep ladders.
Pricing
Paid admission; audio tour usually included, check current rates (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park cost?
- Admission to USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park is paid. Paid admission; audio tour usually included, check current rates (verify)
- What ages is USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park good for?
- USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park is best for kids ages 5 to 18+.
- Is USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park stroller friendly?
- No, USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park is not considered stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park?
- No, dogs are not allowed at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park.
- How hard is USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park?
- The difficulty level is moderate. Plan for about 2 hours.
- Is USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park free?
- No, there is a cost to visit USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park. Paid admission; audio tour usually included, check current rates (verify)
- What should I bring to USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park?
- Closed-toe shoes for the ladders, no bags allowed past security
- How long does USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park take?
- Most families spend about 2 hours at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park.
- When is the best time to visit USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park?
- Year-round. Go early before the Pearl Harbor crowds build.
- Is there parking at USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park?
- Free Pearl Harbor visitor center lot on Arizona Memorial Dr