The New Science Adventure Center
Walk through tour from the Honolulu Advertiser (offsite link)
The Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center In the News
The Bishop Museum’s
Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center is a gathering
place for island residents and visitors
to discover the natural wonders of Hawai‘i
and the world through science exploration. 
The
Center offers Hawai‘i its newest “wow”
experience. This 16,500 square-foot facility
adds a new dimension to the Museum
by providing exhibits that are immersive
and interactive – with a strong emphasis
on better understanding Hawai‘i’s environment.
Visitors become active participants in exploring
areas of science in which Hawai‘i has gained
international recognition for cutting edge
research – including volcanology, oceanography,
and biodiversity. 
As
the visitors enter the new facility from the Great
Lawn, it is readily apparent that the experience
will do more than merely entertain; it
also engages, informs and excites.
Whether they proceed down the “Hawaiian Origins Tunnel” to the Deep Ocean zone, stop and participate in the lab activities in the Living Islands zone, explore the interior of the walkthrough volcano (the facility’s signature exhibit), or climb up to the tree house to get a bird’s-eye view of the volcano’s erupting caldera— everywhere they turn they find unique and intriguing things to see and do.
The Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center is a “must see” gallery for the people of Hawai‘i and visitors to our islands, providing unprecedented opportunities to understand and appreciate the natural heritage that makes Hawai‘i so special.
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