Explore
This 184-foot-long floating structure rests directly above the sunken battleship. It marks the final resting place for most of the 1,177 sailors and Marines who died on the ship.
Visiting the memorial requires a Navy-operated shuttle boat ride from the Visitor Center Guide. The entire program takes about 45 minutes. Admission is free, but you must pay a non-refundable $1 management fee when reserving tickets via Recreation.gov.
Security enforces a strict no-bag policy. You cannot bring purses or backpacks, but clear plastic bags for essentials are permitted.
45 mins totalNavy shuttle access
The main structure spans 184 feet over the submerged hull of the battleship. A short Navy shuttle boat brings you directly to the floating platform. Look down into the harbor water while standing on the memorial. You will see the "Black Tears of the Arizona"—oil that still leaks from the sunken ship today.
10 minsMaintain silence
This marble wall stands at the back of the memorial structure. It lists the names of the 1,177 sailors and Marines who lost their lives on the ship. Maintain a respectful silence while in this area. The sunken vessel remains an active cemetery and the final resting place for most of its crew.
