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US Army Museum of Hawaii

2131 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
808 955 9552
As featured in Honolulu for free
Ranked #13 of 173 attractions in Honolulu
4.5 of 5 stars 155 Reviews
Type: Museums, History Museums, Military Museums
Fee: No
Owner description: The U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii is housed in historic Battery Randolph on the grounds of Ft. DeRussy in Waikiki. Constructed from 1909 to 1911, this...... more » Owner description: The U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii is housed in historic Battery Randolph on the grounds of Ft. DeRussy in Waikiki. Constructed from 1909 to 1911, this Coastal Artillery Battery protected Oahu with its two 14-inch disappearing guns. The battery was built so well that it was unable to be torn down in the early 1970's to make way for the military's Hale Koa Hotel. The battery was turned into a museum in 1976 and begins with story of early Hawaiian warfare and covers every major military event in the Pacific theater of operations through Vietnam. The Gallery of Heroes honors Hawaii's soldiers who have received our nation's highest awards: the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross. The Museum and the Hawaii Army Society's Museum Store are open from 9am - 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Audio tours are available for rent for a small fee in both English and Japanese. « less
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Rutherford, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

There were much more information than I anticipated. The displays were very interesting and gave me more insight of Hawaii's role in the wars. More

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New York City
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Really interesting. They have artifacts from all of the wars and a great gift shop with really unique items. More

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Brooklyn, New York
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

It's a very interesting exhibit. Though it could be considered small, by New York standards. More

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Santa Clara, California
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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There is a lot of history packed into this little free museum. I enjoyed reading about the Hawaiian history and my husband enjoyed the Army history. Worth a visit. It took us about 1-2 hrs to go through the whole museum. More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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97 reviews 97 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

The layout of this museum is fabulous. Following the natural progression through the history of our conflicts, the observer has much to learn and enjoy from the exceptional displays and educational initiatives. Don't miss it while in Waikiki! More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

this was quite interesting lots of information and artifacts to look at More

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Plainfield, Illinois, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

It is amazing the vast information that they have available. Great assortment of weapons, maps, blueprints, uniforms, etc. to see from each different war period. Quite educational. More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Great museum they even have old Disney cartoons that tough kids about the war. Very interesting museum. More

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Newcastle, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

This museum is surprisingly very good and interesting. I didn't expect to find it so interesting. Give yourself a good hour to go through. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

The museum gave us an exelent historical view and it is a place you have to visit More

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