Pacific Aviation Museum

The Pacific Aviation Museum is located on historic Ford Island in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Built inside one of the original hangars which survived the Dec 7th, 1941 attack, the museum tells the story of the aviators and support crews who fought throughout the Pacific during World War II.

Completed:2006

What I did:Design, Art Direction

The museum’s exhibit area features rich, detailed, and historically accurate dioramas, with period aircraft and artifacts from the museum’s collection. From Japanese Zeros launching off the carriers at dawn, to the U.S. Marine aviators who fought against the harsh conditions of the Soloman Islands, each exhibit recreates the scene of the historic battles that defined the war in the Pacific, presenting them in a uniquely interactive way.

While serving as Art Director for the entire development of the 42,000 square-foot museum, I worked closely with the curator, research staff, construction team, and outside vendors in designing the exhibit area and overall appearance of the museum.

Remnants of a Japanese Zero fighter that crash landed on the Hawaiian island of Ni'ihau on December 7th, 1941.

The museum's lobby features a detailed, bird's-eye view of Pearl Harbor and surrounding areas of Oahu, printed directly on the lobby floor.

Steven Palmer Design

Pacific Aviation Museum

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