US Army Museum of Hawai'i

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With helicopters, tanks, and guns now silenced, the vacant bunkers welcome you to the US Army Museum of Hawai`i, where a number exhibits offer an insight into the richly diverse military history of the state. 

Once a bastion built to protect Hawai'i from invading forces, the structure now houses a fascinating museum that tells the military story of Hawai'i, from ancient times to the Gulf War and the War in Iraq.

Have you ever heard of Battery Randolph? At the museum you can learn all about how this "Ring of Steel" dates back to 1911, and was a key part in defending the island against attack by sea, in particular Pearl Harbor.

Did you know that it's solid concrete walls could withstand a direct hit from a 2000lb artillery shell?

Kids can learn about how Hawaiians first sailed to the islands nearly 1000 years before Columbus did, where they developed a social structure, as well as religious and military systems too (pretty impressive!)

There is an exhibit detailing America's involvement with the Vietnam War, with an unconventional enemy, and you can be inspired by the Gallery of Heroes at the US Army Museum, to honor those Hawaiian citizens who served in the Nation's defense.

A fascinating look through the military history books of Hawai'i at the US Army Museum in Honolulu.