What do you wear to the USS Memorial?

The USS Arizona Monument is also a cemetery, where more than 1,000 lives perished and still remain. Please dress respectfully. We suggest that you choose clothing with pockets, such as cargo shorts, because you will not be permitted to carry your personal items in a bag of any kind.



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Dress Code Dress comfortably, but not so much that you risk offending anyone visiting Pearl Harbor. Show respect for the lives lost and the men and women who served by dressing modestly, which means bathing suits and profanity-laced t-shirts are not acceptable.

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For uniformed military servicemen and women visiting Pearl Harbor, you will be required to wear Class “B” dress, or better, to board the shuttle to the USS Arizona. You are not permitted to wear battle dress uniforms on the USS Arizona, but are free to dress as a civilian on your visit to Pearl Harbor.

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Today, Pearl Harbor shows little traces of the destruction that took place in 1941. There is a no bag policy at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, you can bring in your wallet, camera, phone and bottled water.

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Clothing or accessories (e.g. uniforms, costumes or props) that may create a false impression that visitors work for Universal or as emergency personnel are prohibited.

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We have a no bag policy. Bags that offer concealment, such as purses, handbags, backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, diaper bags, luggage, etc. that exceed the measurements of 1.5 X 2.25 X 5.5, are not allowed at the monument.

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If you'd like, you can reserve your tickets online, up to two months in advance. This will ensure you get to visit the Memorial on your trip to Hawaii. Reserve your tickets for late morning or mid-afternoon to avoid the biggest crowds. The last program begins at 3:00 pm.

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This all made sense for us because we wanted to spend the whole day there, but if you only have a couple hours definitely see the USS Arizona. I'm not a history buff, but I could definitely appreciate the solemn sacrifice made on that day and the memorial is absolutely stunning. This is a must see on the island.

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Flip flops and sandals are permitted; however, we do encourage visitors to wear close toed shoes, as there is a lot of walking when visiting the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites.

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Visitors must be fully clothed, including shoes and shirts. Except as required by Universal or for religious or medical reasons, visitors may not wear any covering that fully or partially obscures a person's face.

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Universal Orlando even mentions it on their very own website not to wear sandals. Sandals with the little plastic piece that goes between your toes can be really uncomfortable after a day of walking around a theme park.

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Summer in Pearl Harbor can get really humid and hot (averaging around (86 ºF (30º C), which can be uncomfortable if you're planning on spending time walking around in the sunshine while visiting the memorials. In winter, the daytime temperatures generally average around 77 ºF (25.6º C).

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Fees and Passes There is no entry fee for the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, and no ticket is required to see the museums. The USS Arizona Memorial program can be accessed by reservation or through our first come first served standby line.

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Wear Sunscreen As Hawaii is warm and the tropical sun can be harsh, don't forget to use sunscreen before going out. Make sure to remember these tips in mind before your visit to Pearl Harbor. Enjoy the tour by exploring all the memorials and pay respect to the valiant soldiers.

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