Saturday, September 28:  Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!  Free admission to Smithsonian affiliate Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  For Free tickets and information visit www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/.

Saturday, November 30:  Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Rob Simbeck, author of Daughter of the Air: The Brief Soaring Life of Cornelia Fort.  Pacific Aviation Museum, located at 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Oahu. Book signing from 2 to 4 p.m.; Hangar Talk from 3 to 4 p.m;. cake and punch reception to follow. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Thursday, December 5:  Pacific Aviation Museum’s 7th Anniversary Dinner Gala: “Some Enchanted Evening”.  This year, the annual fundraiser for Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor takes you back to 1950s Bali Hai with Polynesian decorations, cuisine, and entertainment. Dan Cooke emcees. Cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and silent auction to help support the Museum’s Education and Restoration programs. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  5:30 to 9:30 p.m. For information, to sponsor tables, and for tickets call (808) 441-1006.

Saturday, January 11:  Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Christina Olds.  Christina Olds is the author of Fighter Pilot: The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds. Hangar Talk is from 2 to 3p.m. followed by the book signing at 3p.m. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members.  2 to 4 p.m. Pacific Aviation Museum, Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  For information visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Friday, February 1: Living History Day.  Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor comes alive in both hangars. Meet pioneers and heroes from Pacific aviation history, interact with living historians in period attire, and hear the stories of WWII, Korea, Viet Nam eras, and early aviation in the Pacific. The events are free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members.  Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Saturday, March 8:  Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Donna Knaff.  Donna Knaff is the author of "Beyond Rosie the Riviter: Women of World War II in American Popular Graphic Art." Commemorating Women's History Month, the Museum's Hangar Talk is at 2 p.m. followed by a book signing and meet the author at 3 p.m.  Donna Knaff will examine the role of women during World War II including a discussion of the Women Air force Service Pilots (WASP). Free with…

Saturday, March 29:  Discover Your Future in Aviation.  Young people interested in aviation as a career or hobby will want to attend this event which will be filled with hands-on workshops, a career fair, flight lab, and interactive science exhibits.   Honoring Captain Sharyn Emminger-Dey, the first female pilot to fly for Hawaiian Airlines and captained the highly publicized flight of the first all-female flight crew.  Participants can enter to win aviation prizes and take photos with historical aviation re-enactors. The…

Saturday, April 5:  Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Pan Am’s Captain Don Cooper, Betsey Pease Tryon and Ed Dover, author of The Long Way Home. Travel back to an era of adventure and glamour, as presenters share the memories of Pan American Airlines. The Long Way Home tells the story of Pan American Airways Captain Robert Ford’s record-breaking, unplanned flight around the world following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The book is available for purchase at…

Saturday, May 3: Hangar Talk with Terry Tonkin. LTCOL Terry Tonkin, USMC (Ret.), will share his firsthand account of the heroic actions of the Air Force HH-53 aircrews and the Marines whose mission was to free the crew of the merchant marine vessel SS Mayaquez only days following the end of the Vietnam War. This harrowing rescue mission was featured in the Discovery Channel documentary “Seized at Sea: Situation Critical.” Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members.  Pacific…

Saturday, May 17: Open Cockpit Day. Climb into the cockpit of an historic aircraft, talk story with pilots, and snap a photograph with an aviator in period attire. Activities for the whole family take place throughout the Museum. Bring your camera. Flight suits, helmets, and fun provided. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in both Hangars. For information call (808) 441-1000…

Tuesday – Thursday, June 3 – 5: Flight School for Boys. Three full days of introducing 6th through 8th grade male students to the history and science of flight. Immersive, hands on activities with an emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $165 for the three-day program includes all materials, lunches, snacks, and a Flight School logo tee shirt. Flight School for Boys repeats: June 17th-19th, 24th -26th.Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island,…

Saturday, June 7: Battle of Midway Commemoration. The Museum marks the 72nd anniversary of the turning point of WWII with a special Midway program 2 - 4 p.m. Curator and Author Burl Burlingame will present a talk entitled “Flying Fortresses Over Midway” at 2 p.m., followed by a 3 p.m. presentation and behind-the scenes look at the restoration progress of the Museum’s Flying Fortress--the famous “Swamp Ghost” B-17E, by Restoration Manager Jim Martinelli. Free with Museum admission and free to…

Tuesday – Thursday, June 10 – 12: Flight School for Girls. Three full days of introducing 6th through 8th grade female students to the history and science of flight. Immersive, hands on activities with an emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $165 for the three-day program includes all materials, lunches, snacks, and a Flight School logo tee shirt.Flight School for Girls repeats: July 8th-10th. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor.…

Tuesday – Thursday, July 15 – 17: Aviation Adventure for Girls. Explore the history of aviation in Hawai`i and the science, technology, engineering, and math principles of flight. Overnight accommodations provided onboard USS Missouri. This program is open to everyone who has completed the basic Flight School program or is at least 13 years of age. $300 for the 3-day/2-night program. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Tuesday – Thursday, July 22 – 24: Aviation Adventure for Boys. Explore the history of aviation in Hawai`i and the science, technology, engineering, and math principles of flight. Overnight accommodations provided onboard USS Missouri. This program is open to everyone who has completed the basic Flight School program or is at least 13 years of age. $300 for the 3-day/2-night program. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Thursday, July 24: Happy Birthday, Amelia! Enjoy cake, juice, and a look at the "Amelia Earhart in Hawai`i" exhibit. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members, 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Free goodie bags and free admission to families with at least one person dressed in Amelia or historical aviation attire. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17: Biggest Little Airshow in Hawai’i. Experience remote control 1/5th scale warbirds, jets, and helicopters performing aerial combat, stunts, aerobatics, and candy bombings for the keiki. Enjoy music, actual aircraft flyovers, full size aircraft static displays, hangar tours, prize drawings, food, drink, retail and entertainment booths and exhibits, and a free showing of Disney’s new film Planes: Fire and Rescue, at 5 p.m. (Bring chairs and mats.) Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic…

Saturday, October 4: Hangar Talk & Book Signing with Stacey Hayashi, author of Journey of Heroes. Hangar Talk is at 2 p.m. followed by book signing and meet the author at 3 p.m. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. For information call (808) 441-1005 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Saturday, December 6: Pacific Aviation’s 8th Anniversary Dinner Gala - “Destinations & Dreams”. The annual fundraiser for Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and prize opportunities to help support the Museum’s Restoration and Education programs. Tickets are $250 for the gala event in the battlefield hangars of Ford Island, on the night before the anniversary of the December 7th attack that occurred in 1941. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Boulevard, Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. 5:30 to 9:30…

Saturday, January 24: Color the Cosmos Day. Grand opening of Pacific Aviation Museum’s exhibit showcasing student enhanced Astrophotography images. The exhibit is part of the Smithsonian Affiliate “Youth Capture the Colorful Cosmos” program. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. 2 p.m. Ribbon Cutting. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. For more information, call (808) 441-1006 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org or call.

Saturday, March 7: Discover Your Future in Aviation. Young people interested in aviation as a career or hobby will want to attend this event filled with hands-on workshops, a career fair, flight lab, and interactive science exhibits.   Participants can enter to win aviation prizes and take photos with historical aviation re-enactors. The event is free with Museum admission and is free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information…

Saturday, March 14: “National Memories” traveling exhibit to open at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Traveling photo exhibit shares the legendary friendship of China and the United States during World War II. Pearl Harbor, the site of America’s first aviation battlefield, will serve as the first stop of the “National Memories” 2015 United States tour. The exhibit, which first went on display in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen in 2010, has toured through Mainland China and Taiwan. Admission to…

Saturday, May 16: Open Cockpit Day. Climb into the cockpit of an historic aircraft, talk story with pilots, and snap a photograph with an aviator in period attire. Activities for the whole family take place throughout the Museum. Bring your camera. Flight suits, helmets, and fun provided. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Hangar 79. For information call (808) 441-1000…

Tuesday – Thursday, June 9 – 11: Flight School for Boys. A 3-day adventure in the history and technology of aviation for 6th through 8th grade boys. Immersive, hands on activities with an emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $175 ($155 Members) for the three-day program includes all materials, lunches, snacks, and a Flight School logo tee shirt. Discounts available for Museum members. Flight School for Boys repeats: June 23-25. For information call (808) 441-1005…

Tuesday – Thursday, June 16 – 18: Flight School for Girls. A 3-day adventure in the history and technology of aviation for 6th through 8th grade girls. Immersive, hands on activities with an emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $175 ($155 Members) for the three-day program includes all materials, lunches, snacks, and a Flight School logo tee shirt. Discounts available for Museum members. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. For…

Monday – Wednesday, June 29 - July 1: Explorers Club. All day STEM and flight simulation programs for 3rd through 8th graders. Students explore topics in science, technology, engineering and math. One-day registration is $60 ($55 Museum Members) and includes all program materials. Students provide their own lunch. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register, call (808) 445-9137 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Tuesday – Thursday, July 14 - 16 & July 21 - 23: Aviation Adventure. Teens can experience the excitement of Flight School with a co-ed residential camp for teens.  Students ages 13-15 (or graduates of Flight School) spend 3 days at the Pacific Aviation Museum and 2 nights onboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial exploring STEM concepts of aviation and aerospace in the historic setting of Ford Island. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu, 9 a.m. to…

Sunday, July 26: Happy Birthday, Amelia Earhart! Celebrate Amelia Earhart’s 118th birthday with cake, juice, and a look at an “Amelia Earhart in Hawai`i” Photo Exhibit. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission to families with at least one person dressed in Amelia or historical aviation attire. Amelia Look Alike Contest for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, place prizes will happen at 1 p.m. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd.,…

Saturday & Sunday, August 15 & 16: Biggest Little Airshow in Hawai`i. Experience over 100 remote control 1/5th scale warbirds, jets, and helicopters performing aerial combat, stunts, and aerobatics. Also includes actual aircraft flyovers, military fly ins, displays, hangar tours, and visitors can enter to win prize drawings. Food, drink, retail and entertainment booths, exhibits, and a ride and games Kid Zone. Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information…

Saturday, October 3: Open Cockpit Day. Climb into the cockpit of one of several of historic aircraft and talk story with pilots. Flight suits, helmets, and fun provided. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members.  Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Hangar 79. For information call (808) 441-1005 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Tuesday – Thursday, October 6 – 8: Explorers Club. A 3-day STEM experience for 3rd through 5th graders. Students explore topics in science, technology, engineering and math plus flight simulation programs. Participation is $175 ($155 Museum Members) and includes all program materials, meals, snacks, and T-shirt. To register, call 808-445-9137. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 441-1005 or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Saturday, March 5: Pacific Aviation Museum’s Open Cockpit Day. The Museum’s popular family aviation adventure returns. Climb into the cockpit of one of several historic aircraft and talk story with pilots. Flight suits, helmets, and fun provided. Bring your camera. Open aircraft will include: F-5, RC-3 Seabee, F-111, SH-60, CH-46, and the OH-58. Event is free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members.  Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Hangar 79, Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  10 a.m. to 4…

Tuesday – Thursday, March 21 – 24:  Explorers Club: Eyes on the Sky. Four-day STEM program for students in grades 3 – 5 with the theme of aerospace. Participants will operate robotic telescopes to view objects in the universe, engineer a mechanism for “soft landings” on another planet, create unique artwork through astrophotography, and more.  Price is $240 per student ($216 Museum Members) and includes all program fees, lunches, snack and a program T-shirt.  Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Hangar…

Saturday & Sunday, June 4 & 5: Biggest Little Airshow in Hawai`i. This year’s event will pay tribute to the 74th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Experience remote control 1/5th scale warbirds, jets, and helicopters performing aerial stunts; candy bombings for the kids; aircraft displays; a kids’ activity zone; prize drawings; and hangar tours. On June 4, attend a Battle Of Midway commemorative ceremony, reception and unveiling of a special display featuring murals painted during WWII and historical artifacts…

Tuesday – Friday, July 5 – 8:   Explorers Club: Eyes on the Sky. Four-day STEM program for students in grades 3-5 with the theme of aerospace. Participants will operate robotic telescopes to view objects in the universe, engineer a mechanism for “soft landings” on another planet, create unique artwork through astrophotography, and more.   $240 per student ($216 Museum Members) which includes all program fees, lunches, snack and a program T-shirt.  Pacific Aviation Museum, Pearl Harbor, Historic Ford Island,…

Tuesday – Thursday, July 12 - 14: – Flight School for Boys. A three-day adventure in the history and technology of aviation for 6th—8th graders. Immersive, hands on activities with an emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun. $175 ($155 Museum Members) for the three-day program includes all materials, lunches, snacks, and a Flight School logo tee shirt. Pacific Aviation Museum, Pearl Harbor, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For more information call (808) 441-1005…

Saturday, September 24: Living History Day at the Pacific Aviation Museum.  In partnership with the Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live!, visitors presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket will receive free admission to Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Event will feature student-created exhibits, special presentations, and WWII-themed activities. Download free tickets at www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/.  Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

Thursday & Friday, October 13 & 14: Astrophotography Workshop for Students. Students on fall break in grades 5-8 are encouraged to attend a special two-day Astrophotography Workshop. The workshop is part of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory’s Youth Capture the Colorful Cosmos III (YCCC III) program, offering students the opportunity to research, explore and photograph the cosmos using telescopes owned and maintained by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 9…

Saturday, December 3: “For Love of Country – Pass it on” Opening Gala:  Pacific Aviation Museum.  The Museum will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Gala will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and auction. Guests will get a first look at newly restored aircraft fresh out of Lt. Ted Shealy’s Restoration Shop. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 6 to 10 p.m. For more Information, or to sponsor tables and tickets, call (808) 441-1006, email Carol@PacificAviationMuseum.org, or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Sunday, December 4:  World Premiere, “Remember Pearl Harbor” Documentary Film.  This 90- minute documentary features interviews with 36 WWII veterans and focuses on more than a dozen Pearl Harbor survivors and eye-witnesses, including Mitsuo Fuchida, the Japanese pilot who led the attack on Pearl Harbor. Narrated by actor Tom Selleck. Attendees can meet USS Arizona survivors and Iwo Jima Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams, who are expected to attend the screening.  Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 9…

Tuesday, December 6:  Blackened Canteen Ceremony. Dr. Hiroya Sugano, Director General 3 of the Zero Fighter Admirers’ Club, comes from Japan to conduct this annual commemoration of peace and reconciliation ceremony with a silent prayer and pouring bourbon whisky from a WWII blackened canteen into the water from the USS Arizona Memorial as an offering to the spirits of the fallen. For reservations call (808) 282-6570; first come first served.  Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 7 a.m. For…

Saturday, March 4:  Pacific Aviation Museum’s Open Cockpit Day. Kids of all ages can climb into the cockpit of one of several historic aircraft and talk story with pilots. Flight suits and helmets provided. Visitors are encouraged to bring their cameras. Free with Museum admission and free to Museum Members.  Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information and tickets call (808) 441-1000 or visit http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/.

Saturday, April 1:  Pacific Aviation Museum’s Family Fun Day:  Kites.  Activities include kite making, story time under the wings of an aircraft, and kite flying with a specialist. All ages are welcome. Free with admission and free to Museum Members. All materials are provided with registration, and spots are limited. Register here by March 20 to ensure base access. For any questions about the event, please call (808) 445-9041.  Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  9:30 a.m. to…

Tuesday, April 18:  Pacific Aviation Museum Hangar Talk.  A presentation and book signing reception with Jonna Doolittle Hoppes. The event is free with admission and free for Museum Members, military and military families with valid ID. Reservations are not required for this event, but seating will be first come, first served.  Pacific Aviation Museum, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  2:30 to 5 p.m. For information call (808) 441-1000 or visit http://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/.

Wednesday & Thursday, May 31 & June 1:  The Battle of Midway.  Enjoy a series of events commemorating the battle that changed the war in the Pacific.  Speakers include Jon Parshall, author of Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway and Craig Symonds, author of the The Battle of Midway (Pivotal Moments in American History.  Battle of Midway Symposium, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Exhibit Reception will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m.; cost is $75 (includes…

Saturday & Sunday, June 3 & 4:  Biggest Little Airshow in Hawai`i.  Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.  See remote control warbirds, jets, and helicopters; open cockpits, Hangar 79 tours, prize drawings, kids’ activities, food and beverages.  Airshow entry (includes Hangar 79), $5, keiki 3 and under free.  Free with Museum General Admission.  Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor, 319 Lexington Blvd., Historic Ford Island.  Drive onto Ford Island or board the free shuttle at USS Arizona Memorial. …

Wednesday – Friday, July 5 – 7: Explorers Club: Eyes on the Sky. Journey through the universe with this high energy STEM program. Explore space, engineer machines to make pinpoint landings on other planets, use coding to communicate with satellites, create artwork, and more! Program includes lunch and snacks each day, and a logo T-shirt.  $195 per student ($175 Museum Members).  Pacific Aviation Museum, Pearl Harbor, Historic Ford Island, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu.  9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.  For more…

Tuesday – Thursday, July 17 - 21: Flight School for Boys. For grades 6 – 8.  Discover the world of aviation through fast-paced STEM activities. Experiment with the forces of flight, cargo loading, weather & atmosphere, flight physiology, and flight planning. Collaborate with others to solve a real-world aviation challenge. Flight School alumni are invited to return for a brand new experience! Program includes lunch and snacks each day, and a logo T-shirt. $325 ($295 Museum Members). Pacific Aviation Museum,…

Saturday, September 23:  Pacific Aviation Museum Living History Day.  This year’s event will recognize the role of film and photography in documenting and preserving the events of WWII. A special screening of “Finding KUKAN” will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the Museum’s theater, followed by a question and answer session with the documentary’s filmmaker, Hawai`i resident Robin Lung. “Finding KUKAN” is an award-winning documentary that uncovers the forgotten story of Hawai`i resident Li Ling-Ai, the uncredited female producer of…

Saturday, December 2: “For Love of Country – Building Our Future” Opening Gala:  Pacific Aviation Museum.  The Museum will celebrate its 11th anniversary. Gala will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and auction. Guests will get a first look at newly restored aircraft fresh out of Lt. Ted Shealy’s Restoration Shop. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 6 to 10 p.m. For more Information, to sponsor tables and purchase tickets, call (808) 441-1006, email Carol@PacificAviationMuseum.org, or visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org.

Wednesday, December 6: Blackened Canteen Ceremony. Dr. Hiroya Sugano, Director General 3 of the Zero Fighter Admirers’ Club, comes from Japan to conduct this annual commemoration of peace and reconciliation ceremony with a silent prayer and pouring bourbon whisky from a WWII blackened canteen into the water from the USS Arizona Memorial as an offering to the spirits of the fallen. For reservations call (808) 282-6570; first come first served.  Following the Ceremony will be a youth symposium, held in…

Saturday, December 9: Pearl Harbor Youth Day.  Celebrate the Pearl Harbor Child – those who grew up in Hawai`i during WWII – with exciting activities for all ages. Discover how youth helped on the home front, write postcards to loved ones far away, climb into cockpits, and shoot a rivet. Meet Nanea Mitchell, the newest American Girl doll, whose story is based on the experiences of Pearl Harbor children. Enter to win your own American Girl doll! Special guest appearance…

Saturday, February 3: Celebrating Black History Month: Screening of the motion picture “Hidden Figures.” Co-sponsored by the Hawai`i Council for the Humanities, the screening will include a presentation by a noted scholar, hosted Q&A session and discussion of the movie’s theme. Event is free to Museum members and free with Museum admission. Limited seating, advance registration is encouraged. Pacific Aviation Museum, Pearl Harbor Theater, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 1 to 3:45 p.m. For information call (808) 792-5172 or visit https://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/.

Friday, February 16: Chinese New Year Lion Dance. Welcome in the Year of the Dog with Sing Yung Dragon and Lion Dance Association blessing the Museum’s hangars and Ford Island Control Tower. The Museum will provide the red envelopes for guests to feed the lions as they roam the campus, bringing all good luck for the Lunar New Year.  Pacific Aviation Museum, Pearl Harbor Theater, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 1 to 3 p.m. For information call (808) 792-5172 or visit https://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/…

Saturday, March 3: Open Cockpit Day – Honoring Women in Aviation & Aerospace. Event will feature pilots, ground crew, military volunteers, and women pilots commemorating Women in Aviation and Women’s History Month. Guests will meet and talk with aviators who share their love of aviation. Wally Funk, one of the Mercury 13 (women who trained for the space program in the early ‘60s but were not allowed to participate) and the first female air safety investigator for the NTSB, will be…

Tuesday, June 5:  Midway Youth Day.  A day filled with history and STEM activities to commemorate the Battle of Midway.  Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, located 1,300 miles from Oahu, was the center of WWII battle that “turned the tide in the Pacific.” Students will explore the importance of the battle, and learn about ongoing efforts to protect and preserve this important site. Lunch and transportation between sites on Ford Island are provided. Free and open to all students in grades…

June 11 – 15: Flight School for Boys.  A five-day adventure in the history and technology of aviation for 6th-8th graders. Immersive, hands on activities with an emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun. $330 per student ($290 for Museum Members) for the five-day program and includes all materials, lunches, snacks, and a Flight School logo tee shirt. Free add-on Family Membership for those who register at the non-member price. Program includes lunch and snacks each day, and a logo t-shirt.…

June 23 - 27:  Flight School for Girls.  A five-day adventure in the history and technology of aviation for 6th-8th graders. Immersive, hands on activities with an emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun. $330 per student ($290 for Museum Members) for the five-day program and includes all materials, lunches, snacks, and a Flight School logo tee shirt. Free add-on Family Membership for those who register at the non-member price. Program includes lunch and snacks each day, and a logo t-shirt.…

Tuesday – Friday, July 17 – 20: Explorers Club. STEM camp for grades 3-5, featuring hands-on activities that promote collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving. Program cost is $240 ($210 for Museum members), and covers lunches, snacks, t-shirt, and all materials. Free add-on Family Membership for those who register at the non-member price. Membership is good through October 31, 2018.  Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. For more information, call (808) 445-9137, email Education@PacificAviationMuseum, or visit https://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/.

Monday – Friday, July 23 – 27: Flight School for Girls.  A five-day adventure in the history and technology of aviation for 6th-8th graders. Immersive, hands on activities with an emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun. $330 per student ($290 for Museum Members) for the five-day program and includes all materials, lunches, snacks, and a Flight School logo tee shirt. Free add-on Family Membership for those who register at the nonmember price. Membership is good through October 31, 2018. Pacific…

Tuesday, July 24: Happy 121st Birthday, Amelia Earhart!  The Museum fronts Luke Field on Ford Island, where Earhart ground looped her Lockheed Electra on takeoff March 20, 1937, while attempting her Round-the-World-Flight. There will be free birthday celebration cake and punch at 11 am. Bring your family and friends to help celebrate this woman in aviation. Pacific Aviation Museum, 319 Lexington Blvd., Honolulu. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information call (808) 445-9137 or visit https://www.pacificaviationmuseum.org/.

Tuesday & Wednesday, July 31 & August 1:  Aviation Adventure.  For children ages 13-15, or Flight School alumni.  Travel through time to discover the ways aviation has transformed Hawai`i and the Pacific region over the past century. Activities emphasize major events and advancements from the early days of flight to the space age of the future. Campers work together to enhance teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Two nights are spent onboard the USS Missouri Battleship Memorial.  Program includes a…