Visit the Waikiki Aquarium next to Kapiolani Park and the Waikiki Natatorium War Memorial
Read more about what to expect during your visit, then reserve your tickets today.
Opening Hours & Scheduled Closures
Regular Hours
Normal Operating Hours
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open daily, 7 days a week
(facility closes at 5:00 p.m.)
Special Hours
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 23, 20239:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
(facility closes early at 3:00 p.m.)
New Year’s Day
Monday, January 1, 202411:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(facility opens late morning and closes at 5:00 p.m.)
Closures
Honolulu Marathon Day
Sunday, December 10, 2023(facility closed all day)
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2023(facility closed all day)
What can you expect?
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Wearing face masks is advised but not compulsory in the Waikiki Aquarium. | ![]() |
Foot-activated hand sanitizers are positioned throughout the facility. | ![]() | Guests are reminded via signage to keep a six-foot distance between individual visitors or different groups. |
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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 . |
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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. |
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Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. | ![]() |
Our facility is smoke-free. Usage of tobacco, including electronic cigarettes, on-site is prohibited. | ![]() |
Comfort therapy animals and pets are not allowed. A Service Animal is allowed under specific direction of the admission desk staff. |
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 among guests, staff and volunteers.
- We reserve the right to deny entry to any person(s). Please obey instructions provided by Aquarium Staff relating to the health and safety of our aquatic animals, staff and guests.