USS Missouri Bb-63 Memorial Association

The last U.S. Battleship, the "Mighty Mo" [Honolulu HI]The Battleship Missouri was one of the historic sites we wanted to visit in Oʻahu. We arrived around 2:30p, got our tickets and hopped on the tour bus that took us to the site. Btw, there was no lines at the ticket booths and last admission to the battleship is 3:00p.We traveled over to Ford Island, we got a glimpse of the Bowfin Submarine on the way... we were dropped off and after the picture taking (option to purchase) we went on board the US Battleship Missouri. We took a self-guided tour following the route of the tour map. We started on the Main Deck, then Second Deck (below the Main Deck)... imagine what life was like for the sailors within their tight quarters. We climbed up 4 flights of ladders to the Upper Levels and ending our tour at the Surrender Deck and seeing the plaque which served as the site where representatives of the Empire of Japan signed the documents... it was here, on the ships deck, that the Instrument of Surrender which ended World War II on September 2, 1945 were officially signed. We were able to accomplish our self-guided tour in 1-hr and 10 mins because there was not a whole lot of people with us. It was perfect!Tickets for this tour was $37.99/person for general admission. It was great to experience a historic moment for our country.Review #3587

The USS Missouri, the Mighty Mo, is an amazing addition to the many displays in Park Harbor that commemorate the attack on December 7, 1941 that catapulted the US into World War II. It was only several hundred feet away, that the memorial to the USS Arizona reminds the world of the attack on Pearl Harbor and beginning of the war for the USA. And it was on the deck of the USS Missouri, that the war ended with the signing of the Instrument of Surrender by the Japanese Empire and the representatives of allied nations, as well as General Douglas McCarthy as the Supreme Allied Commander. The USS Missouri is kept in amazing condition through the efforts of a nonprofit organization. Virtually the entire ship is open to the public. The ship is docked in an active US military installation, and special tours are arranged through the National Park Service

Great museum to visit. In comparison to other BB museums, this one is the best. Access to most of the ship, five levels above the main deck and below deck is an excellent museum with A/C. An included guided tour is offered and you can explore the ship on your own. Guides are very knowledgeable on the Missouri's history and operations.Reasonably priced, shuttle bus provided, Senior, Veteran and Military friendly.

Very interesting and informative tour of the USS Missouri that played a vital end to World War 2. You can choose to take a self guided tour or one with a guide. Highly recommend choosing a guide who adds A LOT of details you can't get on your own. And there's no extra charge to get a guided tour. After the tour is over, it's amazing to spend time on your own exploring below deck and even on the top of the ship on the bridge. Don't go below if you're claustrophobic though. Very tight quarters down there. No food allowed on the ship so eat in advance because it takes at least 30-45 min to take the tour. You can take a bottled drink that has a cap on it.

The end of WWII parked a few boat lengths from a reminder of an it began. History buffs and others will enjoy a walk around history. I noticed many more Japanese tourists than I'd seen before. One had tears as she read the accounts and letters written before the Kamikaze pilots took to the air. Exhibits had changed dramatically since our first visit here, keeping it fresh and interesting.

When we got off the shuttle bus that took us from the visitor center to the USS Missouri Tour, we were awed by the sheer size of the ship. We joined in with a tour group that was guided by a Japanese lady named Eddy. She was AWESOME! You could tell she loves her job and sharing history and facts about the ship with visitors, like sharing stories about the Kamikaze Pilots and the WWII Surrender ceremony between the US and Japan, which was signed on the USS Missouri. There were a lot of plaques that had information in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. Downstairs in one of the galleries was an exhibit dedicated to the Kamikaze pilots. It was very moving and sad to see artifacts, clothings, and letters from the Kamikaze pilots, along with their photos and information about their lives, families, and career that led them to give up their lives as Kamikaze pilots. Really wish we could have stayed longer. It would be too easy to spend a whole day here.

We were actually at Pearl Harbor USS Arizona and decided to come back the very next day to visit USS Missouri. Unlike Pearl Harbor USS Arizona, this one does require an entrance fee. You come in the same entrance, go all the way to the right and take the short bus ride over the bridge to Ford Island. They do charge a service fee on top of the entrance fee. We are not history buff but we sure learned a LOT here! The entrance fee includes a narrative 45 mins tour and I'm so glad we did that. Although our guide did repeat too many times the same joke lol. Afterwards you are welcome to walk to the different deck of the ship and explore. Bring water and don't forget sunblock and a hat.Facts that we learned: 1- The WWII ended here at USS Missouri with the Japanese signing the instrument of surrender.2 - A kamikaze pilot crashed a Japanese Zero fighter plane into the starboard side of the USS Missouri during the Battle of Okinawa3 - Cher's If I can Turn Back time video was filmed on USS Missouri. And she is also why musicians cannot make videos aboard Navy ships anymore.

Super cool find in Hawaii! Who knew this is where they signed the Japanese Instrument of Surrender! On September 2, 1945, representatives from the Japanese government and Allied forces assembled aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay to sign the Japanese Instrument of Surrender, which effectively ended World War II. S0 many unfortunate events that led up to this moment but this was the end of that mess in time. Sorry, I'm a history guy. So cool we stood on the very same deck, actually it was resurfaced since, but who's checking? LOL The tour was very interesting. I learned some things I had no idea about. It is worth the few dollars ($40?) to get in. Got the tickets right at the entrance. The tour is free after you purchase tickets. Its a short tour and semi-small ship. Compared to the Midway its about 1/4 the size and not all areas are accessible. So many interesting facts learned that day.

If you're coming to Pearl Harbor to see more than one exhibit, you'll want to instantly walk to the shuttle to come over here first. And come early. It took us a little over an hour here. We do some reading. But we don't do the shopping and tours that can take up more time. Come early. The place gets crazy crowded as the day goes on. To optimize your time, they recommend starting here. You will have a scheduled time for the Arizona. So depending on when that is, (for us it was 1315. Be at the port at least 15 minutes early) so we went to aviation museum next. Then we saw the Arizona.

The tour bus brought us here. Loved it! Be sure to read the history as well. It's fascinating to walk and explore here.Words can't describe it. Be sure to have good walking shoes. Lots of photo ops here.