EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
SCHOOL VISITS, CLASSES & CAMPS
Childhood is a time when early learners acquire many of the skills they will need to become productive, happy adults. The Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center is a place where children can develop their social skills with their peers, learn through hand-on interactive exhibit, and spend quality time with the adults in their lives.
School & Group Visit
The Center serves as a creative and inspiring environment filled with educational activities for audiences of all ages. It is a place that strengthens families and serves as an important resource and support for parents, teachers and children.
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Most importantly, the Children’s Discovery Center is a place where adults and children can learn and grow together through play.
To book a visit please call 524-5437 x105 or email schools@discoverycenterhawaii.org
VISIT TIMES
9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
*Visits range from 90-120 minutes
Educator’s Newsletter
Get the latest information on group visits as well as educational resources from the Children’s Discovery Center.
Discovery Visit
This is a self-guided exploration of the Center’s exhibit galleries. The Discovery Visit is designed to give students an overview of the Children’s Discovery Center and a sampling of the many exhibits and activities. Our interactive exhibits are designed to stimulate curiosity and to help children develop problem solving skills. Staff and volunteers are available to assist with your group’s visit.
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Focus Visit
Focused School Visits are an in-depth, interactive program based on one of the Center’s 5 educational exhibit galleries. These 90-minute visits include approximately 45 minutes of exploration in 1 selected gallery and 45 minutes of educational programming themed to that gallery.
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How to Book a Visit
If you are interested in booking a visit to the Children’s Discovery Center, please read through our brochures linked below. Once you are ready to book, use the Group Visit Registration Form and our School Coordinator will be in touch.
Early Childhood Programs
Discovery Camps
The Center offers Discovery Camps four times a year during school breaks. Our themed Discovery Camps include hands-on educational activities, outdoor play, a visit to the Center’s exhibit galleries and a supervised lunch period. Use the links below to register online. If registration is full you will be notified by e-mail and placed on a waitlist.
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Summer Break Discovery Camp
June 2-August 22
​Please sign up for our newsletter to receive registration links once available.
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Sign up for our Discovery Camp Newsletter to receive the latest information about our program.
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.