Pearl Harbor Pickleball Invitational tournament

For two full days, the hangar was transformed with 10 regulation-size courts and spectator seating. It was about pickleball, of course, but it was also about raising awareness for the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and the exciting plans for Hangar 79’s future.

Soon, visitors will be able to explore new exhibits featuring personal stories from December 7, see planes hanging from the ceiling and get an incredible vantage point from a mezzanine-level viewing area.

This is all in alignment with the museum’s mission to preserve and share stories from America’s World War II aviation battlefield, in an effort to educate and inspire future generations.

To that end, the museum runs the Aviation Pathways Program, which exists to help young people earn private pilot licenses with mentorship, simulators, and grant support. The first group graduated last year, and another cohort has already begun. They’re also working on a program to train high schoolers in aircraft maintenance...all to make aviation careers accessible!

The museum is also doing everything it can to make sure Hawaii’s keiki can visit and experience this history firsthand. They offer transportation subsidies and field trips to ensure more children have the chance to connect with Pearl Harbor’s legacy.

Please visit Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum for more information about their programs, initiatives and to plan your next visit!