Children's Museums
Children's Discovery Center
📍 111 Ohe St, Honolulu, HI 96813About Children's Discovery Center
Exploration center where kids play, dress up as different professions & learn about other cultures. The Children's Discovery Center features a multi-sensory approach to learning with touch, sight, hearing, and smell-based exploration activities, making it one of few children's museums emphasizing all five senses in interactive exhibits. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 724 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Best For
- Young children and school age kids
- Hours
- Tue-Fri 9am-1pm, Sat-Sun 10am-3pm (Closed Mondays)
- Admission
- $15 general, $12 kama'aina/military, $8 seniors, free under 1
- Highlights
- Rainforest Adventures, Imagination Station, sensory-based learning activities
💡 Did You Know?
- The Children's Discovery Center features a multi-sensory approach to learning with touch, sight, hearing, and smell-based exploration activities, making it one of few children's museums emphasizing all five senses in interactive exhibits
- The center offers culture-focused exhibits including a well-designed 'Little Asia Town' that allows children to explore and learn about different cultures through hands-on interactive displays
- Weekly specialized STEAM programming (STEAM-Tastic Fun on Thursdays-Fridays) combined with art programs (Keiki@Art on Tuesdays) and outdoor adventures (Saturdays) provides structured learning experiences beyond general admission activities
- The attraction maintains an annual maintenance closure from September 1-15, indicating commitment to facility upkeep and infrastructure maintenance
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on a weekday late morning (after school field trip buses leave) to avoid crowds while still having the full day ahead. Mid-week visits offer a more relaxed experience for exploring exhibits.
- Bring cash for any purchases or snacks, as the center operates on a cash-only basis. Plan accordingly or locate an ATM beforehand to avoid inconvenience.
- Plan for approximately 2 hours of engagement before children naturally wind down. This is ideal for pairing with nearby activities like a beach walk or farmer's market visit to create a full morning outing.
- Take advantage of the Kids Cafe operating hours (Tuesday-Friday 9am-12:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-2:30pm) to fuel up during your visit without leaving the facility.
- The center is best suited for children ages 3-7 years old based on visitor feedback. Interactive exhibits like the Asia Town cultural display and hands-on learning stations keep this age group most engaged.
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