Open daily, all year round.
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, seven days a week. Facility closes at 5:00 PM.
Open daily, 7 days a week 🌺
(facility closes at 5:00 p.m.)
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 26, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
(facility closes early at 3:00 PM)
New Year's Day
Friday, January 1, 2027
11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
(facility opens late morning, closes at 5:00 PM)
Closures
Honolulu Marathon Day
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Facility closed all day
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2026
Facility closed all day
What you can expect.
Wearing face masks is advised but not compulsory.
Foot-activated hand sanitizers are positioned throughout the facility.
Signage reminds guests to keep a six-foot distance between visitors or different groups.
Exhibits and all public spaces are disinfected frequently.
Guests are encouraged to follow signage indicating the one-way route through the galleries.
Anyone not feeling well should reschedule their visit by calling (808) 923-9741.
No food or drink items are allowed in the galleries.
The Hawaiian Monk Seal Habitat is temporarily closed.
We've removed some exhibits to make more space.
Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Our facility is smoke-free. Tobacco and electronic cigarettes are prohibited.
Comfort therapy animals and pets are not allowed. Service Animals allowed with admission desk direction.
Please Note
- • For guests who do not come prepared, face masks may be purchased at the Aquarium Gift Shop.
- • Clear acrylic barriers are now in place at the Front Desk and Gift Shop to minimize the potential spread of virus.
- • We reserve the right to deny entry to any person(s). Please obey instructions provided by Aquarium Staff for the health and safety of our aquatic animals, staff and guests.
- • Hours may vary on holidays, please call (808) 923-9741 ahead to confirm.