The Rooftop Terrace

Overview

The Rooftop Terrace, perched on the roof of the historic Operations Building, is a must-see exhibit included with your general admission ticket. Serving as the perfect starting point for your visit, it provides a deep sense of place, painting a clear picture of Ford Island before and during the surprise attack on December 7, 1941.

This immersive experience offers panoramic views of Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum’s campus and its surroundings. Detailed plaques highlight key locations surrounding the Rooftop Terrace and their roles during the attack, while viewfinders bring the landscape and distant landmarks into sharp focus. The Rooftop Terrace also serves as a precursor to the Top of the Tower Tour, where visitors can take their understanding and appreciation for this historic site to the next level. Top of the Tower Tour is an exclusive guided experience delving deeper into the events and strategies of that fateful day, offering unparalleled insight from one of the most iconic vantage points in Pearl Harbor – the upper cab of the Control Tower.

top of the tower tour

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