Founded 1904
ABOUT THE Aquarium.
A small aquarium with a big heart on the shores of Waikīkī, and a working marine science center of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Since 1904
Older than the state of Hawaiʻi.
We opened on March 19, 1904 — fifty-five years before statehood. Tracing 120+ years of marine science, war-time closures, and the 1955 move to our current Kalākaua Avenue home.
- FoundedMarch 19, 1904
- Run byUH Mānoa, since 1919
Why we exist
Inspire. Conserve. Educate.
Three words that took us 120 years to refine. They guide every exhibit decision, every research grant we accept, and every keiki we welcome through the door.
Our mission
Careers
Work where the reef is the office.
Open positions, paid internships and on-call roles across animal care, education, operations and visitor services. We hire year-round.
- RolesFull-time + interns
- ThroughUH Mānoa benefits
Get in touch
Aloha. Let's talk story.
Phone, email and a map of where to find us. We answer most messages within one business day — faster if it's about an upcoming visit.
- Address2777 Kalākaua Ave
- Reply within1 business day
Press
For journalists & filmmakers.
Press inquiries, photo and film permits, and our official media contact. Includes b-roll, fact sheets and quote-ready bios for our scientists.
Press kit
Updates
What's new at the tank.
New arrivals, milestones, research breakthroughs and the occasional baby seahorse announcement. We post a few times a month.
Latest news