USS BOWFIN SUBMARINE MUSEUM & PARK

HONOLULU, HI

The USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park is a World War II-era submarine located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The submarine played a crucial role during the Pacific War, sinking more than 44 enemy ships during its nine war patrols. It was commissioned in 1942 and decommissioned in 1971, after which it was turned into a museum and opened to the public in 1981.

Visitors to the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park can take a self-guided tour of the submarine, exploring its cramped quarters and learning about the daily life of the crew. The museum also features exhibits on the history of submarines and their role in warfare, as well as displays on the Pacific War and the USS Bowfin's contributions to the conflict.

In addition to the submarine and museum exhibits, the park surrounding the USS Bowfin features a number of outdoor exhibits, including a memorial to the crew of the USS Arizona, which was sunk during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The park also includes a gift shop and a small theater showing documentaries about the submarine and its history.

Overall, the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park is a fascinating and educational destination for anyone interested in the history of submarines and the Pacific War.

USS BOWFIN SUBMARINE MUSEUM & PARK is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HONOLULU HI. US MID #8401500004

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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USS BOWFIN SUBMARINE MUSEUM & PARK
11 ARIZONA MEMORIAL DRIVE
HONOLULU
HI
96818

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