Hawaii Children's Discovery Center in Honolulu runs themed Discovery Camps for keiki in grades K–6, held at the museum from 8:30am to 4pm during summer break (June through early August). Each day combines hands-on educational activities, purposeful play, outdoor learning, a visit to the exhibit galleries and a healthy snack.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Children's Discovery Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Tammie LewisSuch a great place, you can learn, teach, read and play all in a super safe and clean environment. Fun dress up exhibits, a great library with wall to ceiling books, water feature where you can 'fish', just a great place for learning and discovery away from computers, Ipads and the digital world. Plan to spend plenty of time, we were there 3 hours and didn't get to see everything.
★★★★Nate CHawaii Children's Discovery Center is an excellent choice for a family weekend outing with younger kids in Honolulu. Located at 111 Ohe St. near Kakaʻako Waterfront Park, this hands-on children's museum emphasizes learning through play, sensory exploration, and multicultural awareness in a safe, engaging indoor space—perfect for a break from beach days, rain, or too much sun. Practical Details for a Weekend Visit Hours: Open Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 AM–3:00 PM (closed Mondays; Tue–Fri 9:00 AM–1:00 PM). Rainforest Adventures closes 30 minutes early. Admission: $15 general, $12 kamaʻāina/military (with ID), $8 seniors. Kids under 1 are free. Memberships are available and a good value for repeat visits. Parking: Free on-site or nearby in the Kakaʻako park lot—convenient for families. Food: Kids Cafe offers child-friendly options (open weekends 10 AM–2:30 PM). You can bring your own snacks/lunch to enjoy outside on the lanai or in the park. No food/drinks in exhibit areas. Strollers: Not allowed in galleries (park them in the lobby); baby carriers available if needed. Plan for 2–3 hours, following your child's pace. Pro tip: Arrive at opening on weekends to beat crowds, as it can get busy. Supervision is required. What Makes It Great for Younger Kids The museum's theme is "YOU!!!" with five main galleries full of interactive, age-appropriate exhibits that encourage touching, pretending, and discovering: Tot Spot & Little Explorers (in Fantastic You and Rainforest Adventures): Ideal soft-play zones for toddlers and babies up to age 3–5. Your Town: Kids can role-play as firefighters, bankers, mechanics, or performers—great for imaginative play. Fantastic You: Explore the human body with fun, hands-on elements like Mr. Bones. Hawaiian Rainbows: Hawaii-themed fun like picking pineapples, running a plantation store, or loading cargo on a ship/airplane—ties in local culture. Your Rainbow World: Global cultures, celebrations, and similarities/differences around the world. Rainforest Adventures: Learn about environments and conservation with a dedicated little ones area.
★★★★Robert HartlandThe Children’s Discovery Center in Children’s Discovery Center is a great spot for letting kids explore burn energy and actually learn something without it feeling like school. Free parking is a huge bonus especially in Waikiki and it already makes the visit feel easier from the start. It is also reasonably priced which makes it a solid value for families. The location is ideal since it is near the beach and close to the farmers market so you can easily turn it into a full morning outing. The exhibits are hands on and interactive which keeps kids engaged for about two hours before they naturally start to wind down. There is plenty for them to touch build pretend and explore without it feeling overwhelming. Overall the Children’s Discovery Center is an easy affordable and fun stop if you are in Waikiki with kids. Pair it with a beach walk or farmers market visit and you have a full day planned without much hassle.
★★★★★Bryan ZookGreat place for our grandkids to experience a kid sized world and explore jobs, science and different cultures. Mid week is best in late morning after the school field trip busses leave it's not too crowded.
★★★★★Courtney FlowersThis place is a little out of the way but it's worth a visit, especially if you've done all the swimming and what not. I took my 5 year old and he really really enjoyed himself. It's a tiny bit dated but there's multiple floors of great interactive displays for the kids. I think kids up to 7 years old would enjoy it. The little Asia town is really cool and well done.