School Field Trips

EXPLORATION AT ʻIMILOA

We offer a selection of unique experiences for students in preschool through 12th grade that are rooted in observation, innovation and interconnectedness. Each 2-hour experience includes a 40-minute planetarium experience, a 20-minute Exhibit Hall discussion, and 20 minutes to explore the exhibit hall on your own.

Phone: (808) 932-8921

Email: cghiasi@hawaii.edu

Preschool-12th Grade School Field Trip Rates:

KAMAʻĀINA (ages 3+): $10/participant

  • Hawai‘i Public, Charter, Private, and Home Schools servicing grades Preschool-12 qualify for above field trip rates.

NON-KAMAʻĀINA (ages 3-11): $12/participant

NON-KAMAʻĀINA (ages 12-18): $17/participant

Keiki from Kua O Ka Lā enjoy a temporary Kapa Exhibit at ʻImiloa during a 2023 field trip.

Field Trip Themes

Space Explorers!

Preschool & Kindergarten

Our youngest explorers join Elmo and friends on an adventure to the moon in the Planetarium show, One World, One Sky. Sensory and light tables, astronaut training, and more are a fun addition to the Exhibit Hall experience for this age group!

 

What’s In Our Solar System

Kindergarten-12th Grade

Students in Kindergarten through Fourth Grade get a closer look at the planets in our solar system as they hop aboard a special ship in the planetarium show, The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket.

Students in Fifth through 12th Grade are inspired to explore by the film, Moons: Worlds of Mystery, as they journey to the outer planets of our solar system and their many moons!

A captivating display of each planet is shown on our Science on a Sphere while more fun facts are discussed during a guided Exhibit Hall presentation.

 
 

Cosmic Perspectives

First-12th Grade

Students embark on a Planetarium journey that takes them outside of our solar system to learn about the mysteries of our galaxy and our place in the Universe.

The guided Exhibit Hall experience features ʻImiloaʻs A Hua He Inoa program where students learn about the discovery and naming of the black hole Pōwehi and all its wonders!

 

Polynesian Navigation

Third-12th Grade

In the live presentation of Pānana Kilo Hōkū, students are introduced to the Polynesian star compass in the Planetarium. They learn how this system maps specific constellations as they rise and set and how this mental construct guides modern-day wayfinders as they navigate deep-sea voyages.

A guided presentation at our Science on a Sphere highlights the current voyage, Moananuiākea, and the importance of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • “Participants” include all students, teachers/staff/parents/chaperone that are scheduled to visit. School coordinators are responsible for ensuring payment for all participants.

  • ‘Imiloa membership benefits do not apply.

  • Admission is for one day and includes one planetarium presentation and access to the Exhibit Hall.

  • Reservations are required. Walk-ins pay general admission rates.

  • In the event that there is not an exhibit/presenter available, field trip content may change.