Battleship Missouri Memorial

First time ever visiting the USS Missouri battleship monument, even though I’ve visited the USS Arizona Memorial dozens of times previously.
Probably because due to the admission fee of $ 55 for adults and $ 35 for children. That usually is the turn off for me. They accept major credit cards, so that’s always a plus. Rule of thumb is to get here early, as parking can get pretty crazy. You can easily stay here for a good ½ day to see everything. It’s definitely worth it, if you are visiting. As fate would have it, I was here on a recent peaceful December 21^st morning with a friend of mine, along with her husband, and six kids. Yes, 6 kids. The USS Arizona boat ride was closed to the public due to higher than normal winds sweeping in the harbor, so we inevitably just watched the movie about how Pearl Harbor was attacked and how World War II started in the Pacific back in 1941. The Mighty Mo was as amazing and awe inspiring as I thought it would be. Being on a live, non commissioned battleship still was a stellar experience that made me think that I was a tourist for a day, even when I am a local. Discovering new things, even at home, is great and it’s something to do when not traveling. The overall experience here at the USS Missouri battleship memorial was a great one. Made me more patriotic and proud to be an American. Thank you all who have served and sacrificed.
The tour of the USS Missouri started when we had to take a coach bus to the entrance, where the great battleship was permanently docked, on Ford Island. It was pretty awesome to be on Ford Island and seeing all the military housing. Once we had arrived, we got off the bus and proceeded on to the USS Missouri here self. From here, we got together with an existing tour group to learn about the ship and her history. It was great to hear about the other things that’s she’s known for, except the main reason: the official surrender at the end of World War II, which she is made famous for. Listening to the stories and facts about the USS Missouri is very powerful and makes you think about life and how much sacrifices were made so that freedom can prevail. After the tour, we went about our way, exploring above deck and below deck, seeing how the crew of the USS Missouri lived, ate, and performed their duties on the ship. We probably spent a good 2 hours on the deck of the USS Missouri before we had to head back to see the USS Arizona.
The below decks of the USS Missouri were cramped quarters, but you can move around freely. It’s like a floating hotel in a way, but it was for military use and we were on a US battleship! Best thing to do here is to enjoy the rich history that this battleship represents. Not that this ship has been to more action than that of her brethren, but the fact that she has witnessed the signing of the armistice that ended World War II in 1945. Best bet to get a nice experience here would be to get here extra early, even before 8am, since there will be lots of others who will do just the same. The parking is very limited, so best believe that parking is a commodity here. Spend at least ½ a day if you’re going to tour the USS Arizona and the USS Missouri together in one trip. It’s definitely perfect for the entire family while you’re on vacation here on Oahu or any where in Hawaii. Be sure to grab breakfast before you get here or have a raging appetite for lunch for something great after your tour.
There is a snack shop on the Pearl Harbor Menorial site, but it is not like a full service restaurant. Best to save your money for an actual place to chow down for real. Enjoy!
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Es impresionante, sí.
Es un battleship ENORME y que sentís toda la historia del poderío militar de USA ahí mismo.
Está sentado imponentemente dentro de la base militar de Pearl Harbour y se convirtió medio en centro comercial. Tiene puestos de comidas alrededor, cantinas, fotos para turistas y cosas así.
Se va en micro desde el Pearl Harbour visitor center pagando una entrada, te meten en la base militar (restringida al público) y te dejan en la puerta.
Lo bueno? Podes subir y recorrer casi toda la nave. Afuera y adentro. Cocinas, motoros, bunkers, adentro hay varias exposiciones de arte y de documentos históricos y cosas así.
Al subir podes elegir hacer un tour guiado por expertos. No se si tuve la suerte o la desgracia de caer con el más viejo, war loving, sexista, pro american que vi en mi vida. Un viejo que soñaba con ser disparado de un cañon y hablaba de todo lo que la nave mató. Era cómico ya.
La verdad que decía muchas giladas y al rato nos separamos y nos fuimos. Pero lo lindo del tour es que podes ver el papel posta de la declaración de fin de la segunda guerra. Eso es heavy.
Es lindo, vean las fotos. Pero no se si es un must.

Die «Mighty Mo» gehört definitiv zu jedem Pearl Harbour Besuch. Nicht nur wurde hier Geschichte geschrieben, es ist auch ein einzigartiges Erlebnis ein solches Schiff aus der Nähe zu sehen. Der Aufbau, die Größe und nicht zuletzt die Historie sind hier direkt zum anfassen.
Fazit: Einfach überwältigend!