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School & Group Visits

At the Hawai‘i Children’s Discovery Center, we offer two engaging school visit experiences designed to support the learning goals of schools and non-profits. Our Discovery Visits provide a self‑guided field trip where students explore our hands‑on exhibits, interactive galleries, and real‑world play environments at their own pace. For groups seeking a deeper educational experience, our Focus Group Visits offer a 45‑minute guided lesson along with play in one of our five themed galleries. Both options create meaningful, play‑based learning experiences that enrich your Honolulu field trip or school enrichment program. Our school and nonprofit rates are significantly subsidized to ensure all keiki have access to high‑quality, hands‑on learning experiences.

School Visits

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Discovery Visits

Discovery Visit 1

  • $6.00 per person

  • Minimum # of students: 20

  • Maximum # of students: 60

  • Three galleries

  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am

  • 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

  • 90 minutes of self-led gallery exploration time

Discovery Visit 2

  • $8.00 per person

  • Minimum # of students: 20

  • Maximum # of students: 100

  • All five galleries

  • Anytime between 9am - 12 pm

  • 120 minutes of self-led gallery exploration time

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Focus-Group Visits

  • $8.00 per person

  • Minimum # of students: 20

  • Maximum # of students: 40

  • 45-minute lesson and activity

  • 45-minutes of gallery exploration

Rainforest Adventures

Come learn how rainforests impact our everyday lives. Kindergarten through first graders will learn about the layers of the rainforest, animals and plants, and their amazing adaptations. 2nd-3rd graders will explore the water cycle and see how water is a precious resource. 4th-5th graders will learn about the ecosystem and threats to its existence.

 

Body Basics with Stuffee

Participate in an interactive lesson with Stuffee, our seven-foot, blue-haired friend.  Discover the wonders of the human body by investigating the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems.

 

Over the Rainbow to China

Students will participate in a riveting lesson on Chinese kites, discussing its folklore, history, artistry, and significance in China.

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Non-Profit Group visit

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  • $8.00 per person

  • Minimum # of children: 20

  • Maximum # of children: 100

  • All five galleries

  • Tues-Fri 9am - 1 pm

  • Sat - Sun 10am - 3 pm

  • 120 minutes of self-led gallery exploration time

  • Ratios requirements:

  • Pre-K to 3rd grade: 1 to 5

  • 4th grade and up: 1 to 10

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Eat lunch with us!

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$25.00 lunch room rental

Order a minimum of 5 lunches to waive the room rental fee.

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Order lunch from our café!

  • Order 1 week in advance for your students, teachers, and chaperones.

  • Student Lunch: $5.00

  • Adult Lunch: $7.00

 

Lunch options include:

  • Spam musubi.

  • Peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

  • Turkey sandwich.

  • Grilled cheese.

  • Hot dog.

  • Plus a side snack and drink.

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Please read carefully below before booking.

  • Reservations are preferable 1 month in advance but may be made at a minimum of 2 weeks in advance.

  • We only accept cash or check.

  • To receive the school or group rate, you must pay for a minimum of 20 students.

  • Admission is required for all attendees: students, teachers, and group adults. 

  • Guaranteed head count must be received 1 week prior to visit. The cost of your visit is determined by the guaranteed head count regardless of absences or no-shows.  If additional people attend on the day of visit, the final cost will increase to include the additional visitors.

  • Please give at least 2 weeks’ notice in the event of cancellation.  

  • Family memberships do not count towards admission.

EXPORE. DISCOVERY. IMAGINE. DREAM.

EXPLORE. DISCOVER. IMAGINE. DREAM

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