Waikiki Aquarium
Waikiki Aquarium and its collection
Waikiki Aquarium, opened in 1904, is an aquarium in Honolulu, United States.
Dating from 1904, it has belonged to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa for over a century, that link having been formed in 1919. Only the New York Aquarium is older among American public aquariums still operating. It stands on the shore next to a living coral reef, with more than 3,500 organisms representing 490 species of marine plant and animal.
Animals and collection
Animals on show include Seahorses, Seadragons and Pipefishes.
What the venue says
- There is no food sold directly on-site inside the aquarium.
- A very limited number of free parking stalls are available directly in front of the aquarium entrance for visitors.
- The facility is designed to be wheelchair and stroller-friendly, featuring accessible pathways and viewing areas suitable for visitors with mobility needs.
Images of Waikiki Aquarium
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Jackhill, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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davidpinter, CC-BY-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Simon_sees from Australia, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Elizabeth Main, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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incidencematrix, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Meowmeow10, CC-BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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incidencematrix, CC-BY-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Diego Tirira from Quito, Ecuador, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Diego Tirira from Quito, Ecuador, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Diego Tirira from Quito, Ecuador, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 09:00 | 16:30 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 26, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (facility closes early at 3:00 p.m.) New Year’s Day Friday, January 1, 2027 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (facility opens late morning and closes at 5:00 p.m.) Closures Honolulu Marathon Day Sunday, December 13, 2026 (facility closed all day) Christmas Day Friday, December 25, 2026 (facility closed all day)
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | 12.00 USD |
| Kids age 4-12 | 5.00 USD |
| Persons with Disabilities | 5.00 USD |
| Seniors 65+ | 5.00 USD |
Facilities
- Guided tour
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Waikiki Aquarium at this time.
Location & map
2777 Kalākaua AveHonolulu
United States
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Waikiki Aquarium.
Exhibits
- the Ocean Aquaculture exhibit