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Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial: tickets and timing (2026)

The memorial program is free, but every visitor needs a timed ticket, and same-day tickets are gone. Book ahead on the only official site.

The tickets, in one paragraph

USS Arizona Memorial tickets are reserved only on Recreation.gov. The program is free, with a $1 non-refundable booking fee per ticket. Tickets release daily at 3 p.m. Hawaiʻi time in two windows: 8 weeks ahead and 24 hours ahead. Everyone needs a ticket, including infants, and you can reserve up to 10 tickets per day, according to the National Park Service.

No same-day tickets. In-person ticket handouts have ended. Without a reservation, you can join the Standby Callback list on tablets at the visitor center, but seats are not guaranteed, especially in busy seasons.

On the day

  1. Arrive at least 1 hour before your program time.
  2. Check in at the Ticket Validation Desk 10 minutes before your time with your QR code.
  3. Programs run every 15 minutes, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m.
  4. The visitor center is open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Bags are restricted: the park says bags larger than a small wallet are not permitted, so check the bag policy before you go. Only Recreation.gov sells official tickets; check the fine print on any other site.

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Our nurse editor's notes

  • There are no restrooms on the boats or the memorial; use the facilities before your program.
  • The theater, Navy boats and memorial are fully accessible, per the park.
  • It is a place of remembrance. Many visitors find it moving; plan a quiet moment after.

Quick answers

How do I get USS Arizona Memorial tickets?

Reserve on Recreation.gov. Tickets are free with a $1 per ticket fee and release daily at 3 p.m. HST, 8 weeks and 24 hours ahead.

Can I get same-day tickets at Pearl Harbor?

No. Same-day ticket handouts have ended. You can join the Standby Callback list at the visitor center, but seats are not guaranteed.

How early should I arrive?

At least 1 hour before your program, and check in 10 minutes before your ticket time.

Can I bring a bag to Pearl Harbor?

Bags are restricted. The National Park Service says bags larger than a small wallet are not permitted, so check the bag policy before you go.

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Sources

  1. National Park Service: USS Arizona Memorial programs
  2. Recreation.gov: Arizona Memorial Tours Pearl Harbor

Last checked November 13, 2026. Reviewed by our nurse editor for safety notes.