Hawai'i Keiki Museum — Attraction in Hawaii

We love this museum ❤️ my toddler is almost 5 and enjoys his time here very much. We got the yearly family plan for $150 and it is so worth it!

Our experience has always been positive and the staff is extremely nice and friendly. From the moment you walk through the doors, you will be were greeted with warm smiles and a vibrant, colorful atmosphere that will immediately get the attention of the kiddos. The museum offers a wide range of exhibits and activities that cater to children of all ages, making it a perfect destination for families seeking both enjoyment and meaningful educational experiences.

Not only does the Hawaii Keiki Museum excel in providing hands-on and interactive exhibits, but they truly immerse children in the rich history and culture of Hawaii. My little one is excited to learn about the fun and engaging displays geared to spark their curiosity and creativity.

The staff at the Hawaii Keiki Museum is another exceptional aspect that deserves special recognition. Professional, attentive, and genuinely passionate about their work, they ensure that every family feels cared for and appreciated. It is clear that the museum's founders, Anne Van Brunt and Dana McLaughlin, have poured their hearts into creating a safe, nurturing environment for our island's keikis to learn and grow.

the Hawaii Keiki Museum gets a well-deserved rating of 5 stars! It has not only enriched my childs understanding of our island's heritage but has also gifted our community with a beautiful bonding experience. I highly recommend a visit to this charming and inspiring museum for families, educators, and curious individuals alike. Mahalo and...

Absolutely love the Hawaiʻi Keiki Museum and hope they stay open for many, many years! It’s so maikaʻi to have an indoor space dedicated to Keiki and their learning/play on this side of the moku.

As an early childhood educator, I was impressed by how many stations and activities they had. My two year old could’ve played for hours and learned so much. Some of our favorites were the air fan and scarves, the pretend play, the cute Hele-On bus, and the iʻa (koi fish). The front desk staff was also super sweet and made us feel welcomed. We live 2 months out of the year back on the ʻĀina so my son can have a connection with our language and culture, so we will definitely be back here! Mahalo!

Some things I would love to see improved are: more ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi please (they had books which is a great start but I love how Imiloa has everything translated because I rarely have to pull out my dictionary for specific vocabulary there), a little more organization/flow to the space, and tidying up a little throughout the day (we came at the end of the day so maybe that’s why it was just a little messy - but my toddler don’t care haha).

Mahalo nui loa for a fun afternoon of playing as...

We popped our heads in to see what was inside and my child saw the boat and wanted to go in. Admission for adults is $15, children are $10. The lady in the front said the admission is good for an additional day used within the next 7 days.

Although my kid enjoyed playing in the boat and the bus that’s there, along with the legos, ball ramps, and light exhibit, the rest wasn’t much of a museum and was more of a playground. There should be more educational exhibits, or at less some signage to read to my kid on what to do. I ended up mostly letting him run around on his own on what was visually appealing to play.

There were also no books out in the book cubbies at the back area, a projector in the back was on but just the default blue screen looking for source, no food toys to play pretend in the fruit stand/cash register area, and the whole area wasn’t getting much air conditioning (some large fans were around circulating air).

Overall it killed about 30 minutes of time, but not worth the admission. I suggest more educational exhibits or maybe even videos playing to entertain...