USS Missouri

Arts & Culture · Honolulu, HI

2.2 (6 · Yelp ) ·$$

About

The USS Missouri (BB-63) is the actual battleship where World War II formally ended. On September 2, 1945, Japanese officials signed the surrender document on its deck. Now docked at Pearl Harbor, it offers guided tours led by retired military personnel who can show you the exact surrender site. The tour starts at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, with a shuttle ride to Ford Island. Sliders Grill sells food on-site.

This venue is more than a museum. You can choose from three guided tours or wander the ship on your own. The battleship sits near the USS Arizona Memorial. Book a ticket at the visitor center before catching the shuttle. Its location on an active naval base adds an extra dimension. Consider pairing a visit with the nearby USS Arizona Memorial for a complete Pearl Harbor experience.

Features

✓Guided tours by retired military
✓See the exact surrender spot
✓Shuttle from Pearl Harbor Visitor Center

Practical

✓Museum✓Historical Site

2.2

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From the community

“Site of the Japanese Surrender in World War II”

On September 2, 1945, in Tokyo Bay, Japan’s unconditional surrender to the Allied forces was signed, finally ending World War II. The ceremony took place on the USS Missouri, led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur. The battleship served another 40 years before retiring to Pearl Harbor. Tours begin near the USS Arizona Memorial, with a shuttle to Ford Island. I suggest the guided tour, as retired military guides show the exact surrender location and share fascinating details.

A visitor · Over a year ago