Visiting the Museum

Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Tuesdays and December 25

Adults $17.95
Seniors 65 & over $14.95
Children ages 4-12 $14.95
Children 3 & under Free
Kama‘āina and military rates w/ID
Group rates available

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PlanetariumThe Jhamandas Watumull Planetarium has many shows every day and bi-monthly evening events....





Planetarium Twice a day our science educators make 2000° lava. Visit the Science Adventure Center to learn about volcanoes, tsunamis and more....




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Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Tuesdays and December 25.  Parking is free.   Facility rentals are available.
1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, Hawai'i   96817    Phone: 808.847.3511    Fax: 808.848.4147

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Family Sunday

Sunday, May 27, 2012

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

$5 admission for kama‘āina and military. HMSA members receive one free child's admission with each paid adult (limit 2)

Mark your calendars and come join us for Family Sunday on May 27 on The Great Lawn! Local businesses including PBS Hawaii, Kama'aina Kids, and HMSA will be on hand to spread the message of a healthy lifestyle and encourage healthy keiki through fun activities, games, and musical entertainment!

Complete schedule and information for vendors

Meet me at the Hot Spot - Lava Melting Demonstration

An exciting lava melting demonstration, learn more about volcanoes and see rock and cinder melted to create lava.

Hot Spot Theatre, Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center - 15 minutes

12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m.