Museum Hours
Tuesday-Friday
9:00 – 1:00
Saturday-Sunday
10:00-3:00
Closed Mondays
*Rainforest Adventures closes 30 min. before Center closing.
Admission
General Admission – $12.00
Kama‘aina & Military (w/ID) – $10.00
Senior Citizens (62+ w/ID) – $7.00
Children under 1 – Free
HCDC Members – Free
Come Visit
111 Ohe St.
Honolulu, Hi 96813
808.524.5437
Kids Cafe
Tuesday-Friday 10am-12pm
Saturday-Sunday 11am-2:30pm
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Upcoming Events
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UPCOMING EVENTS
EXPLORE ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTER
WEEKLY PROGRAMS (STARTING FEBRUARY 2023. SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTIFICATION. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ADDITIONAL DATES AND TIMES.)
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
Keiki@Art
10am-11am
Imagination Station
THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS
STEAM-Tastic Fun
11am-12pm
Imagination Station
SATURDAYS
Outdoor Adventure
2pm-3pm
Outdoor Courtyard
PARTIES AND EVENTS
OUR BIRTHDAY PARTIES TAKE THE CAKE
Come celebrate your child's next birthday at the center! The staff at the Children's Discovery Center looks forward to working with you to make your child's birthday a very special day!
WE ALSO HAVE FACILITY AND ROOM RENTALS
Renting our Center is a unique and fun way to celebrate your special occasion. From company Christmas parties to first birthdays, the Discovery Center provides an atmosphere of imagination and discovery.
MISSION
OUR MISSION & VISION
The Center provides an environment that encourages children to use their senses of touch, sight, hearing, and smell to gain a better understanding of the world around them.
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Our goals are to help children develop positive self-concept and an understanding of others in Hawaii’s multicultural community, and to offer them a “window to the world” beyond our island shores.
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We want to inspire children to “dream big dreams” and to know that dreams can, indeed, come true!
SUPPORT THE CENTER
Your Donations Help Us Make
A Difference In The Lives Of Our Children!
A check can be mailed to:
Children’s Discovery Center
111 Ohe St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE
The President’s Circle was established in 1991 to recognize those major donors whose annual contributions are made in support of Center operations.
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
Thanks to the support of many individuals, the generosity of our local foundations, and our wonderful corporate partners, Hawaii’s children can look forward to a better and brighter tomorrow! If you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor please call us at 524-5437.
A MESSAGE FROM
OUR FOUNDER
Out of the "ashes" of an old city incinerator was born a dream . . . literally. To say that the story of the Hawaii Children's Discovery Center is a unique one would be an understatement.
Formerly known as the Hawaii Children's Museum, housed in the Dole Pineapple Cannery in Iwilei, the storefront facility quickly outgrew its audience of families with young children and throngs of schoolchildren who lined up at the door to visit the 5,000 square-foot museum. The museum started and staffed initially by volunteers, needed to find a permanent home.
Admission
General Admission
$12.00
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Kama‘aina & Military (w/ID)
$10.00
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Senior Citizens (62+ w/ID)
$7.00
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Children under 1
Free
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HCDC Members
Free
Museum Hours
Tuesday – Friday
9:00 – 1:00pm
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Saturday & Sunday
10:00 – 3:00pm
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Closed Mondays
Holiday Hours
The Center is closed
the following holidays:
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New Year’s Day
Easter
4th of July
*October 26 Keiki Costume Ball, open for registered attendees only.
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve (1/2 day)
Any holiday that falls on a Monday
*please check our events calendar or social media sites for other possible closed days.