Uss Bowfin Submarine Museum

The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum at Pearl Harbor, also known as USS Bowfin, is a non-profit organization based in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii. Founded in 1978, the museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of submarine veterans. With a staff of five, USS Bowfin operates as an IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. USS Bowfin's primary focus is on educating the public about the history of submarine warfare. The museum achieved this through its acquisition of the USS Bowfin, a Balao-class WWII submarine, in 1979. The ensuing opening of the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park in 1980 provided visitors with a unique opportunity to explore a historically significant submarine and immerse themselves in the stories of its crew. The museum campus, situated adjacent to the USS Arizona Memorial Visitors Center at Pearl Harbor, has welcomed over nine million visitors since its inception. A key aspect of USS Bowfin's mission is to counter the risk of submarine veterans' stories being lost to history due to the secretive nature of their service and the advanced technologies they employed. The museum actively engages with veterans and their families to preserve and share their experiences. Visitors interested in learning more about USS Bowfin can explore the museum's website at bowfin.org. The USS Bowfin submarine remains open for public tours during the museum's renovations.