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US Army Museum of Hawaii

2131 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815 (Waikiki)
808 955 9552
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As featured in Honolulu for free
Ranked #14 of 141 attractions in Honolulu
Type: Museums, History Museums, Military Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
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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Gainesville, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Open daily except Monday.... wonderful section about General Shinseki....close to the Waikiki beach....

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Built in a WWI-era bunker that couldn't be demolished by the wrecking ball (we built good stuff back then), the US Army Museum in Hawaii is located on Kalia Rd. at the east end of DeRussey Park, between the Hale Koa and the Outrigger Waikiki Shore. Built inside Battery Randolph, the building itself is the biggest artifact and could not... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

Went in we had passed it a few times but decided to pop in for a visit and were very surprised. It's free to go in a rarity these days, if this sort of thing interests you give it ago.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

This Museum is so well done we really enjoyed seeing all the photos and reading all the old papers the helicopter on the roof is excellent to see we recommend a visit.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

I can't say I was that interested but we dropped in on a hot day while walking. It was cool but the reception from the staff was very warm n sincere. There is, as expected, much war memorabilia but also some nice stories and a reverent gallery of heroes. It is free and the little shop has a range of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

This was something I did for something to do and was really surprised how much I enjoyed it. It is free to visit but donations are welcome. The people operating this have close connections to the defence force. Do yourself a favour and get the mobile tour guide. So many people looked but did not know the details

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

Not only is this free and easy to get to, it's very well organised with lot of very well presented displays and well presented information. Our teenage children, who wouldn't normally have long attention span in many museums, were happy to spend lots of time here. Doesn't look like a "must do" from the street but it is well worth... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Took a break from the beach and enjoyed walking around the museum one hot afternoon. Free entry (donation requested). Lots of information and interesting displays.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

One of my favourite places and its free. You can wonder round and see and watch movies with retired veterans and learn about war from their very own experience. Something not to miss.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Glad we stopped in here on the way back from Pearl Harbor, bus stop is right out the front. Cannot believe it is free to go in, but we did leave a donation as the place is well laid out and worth spending some time here if you are interested in the military history of Hawaii. Located in Fort DeRussy... More

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