Maui Ocean Center | The Aquarium of Hawai'i

Park Hours
9 AM - 5 PM

Journey Into the Heart of Hawai‘i’s Ocean

Mele: The Hawaiian Music Experience

Exclusively at Maui Ocean Center

Dive into a mesmerizing visual and musical journey within Maui Ocean Center’s Sphere theater. Led by award-winning Maui native, Eric Gilliom (The Jamie Foxx Show, Hoosiers, White Hawaiian), Mele is a powerful tribute to the beauty, tradition and innovation of Hawaiian music and dance.

Protecting Our Ocean, One Visit at a Time

Join in our mission to protect and steward our greatest resource – The Ocean. Whether rehabilitating turtles or saving the tropical coral reef that serves as the foundation of life around us, your visit, time, and attention plays a vital role in those efforts.

Migrations at Maui Ocean Center

Coming to Seascape Restaurant - Early 2026!

Migrations: A Cultural Dinner & Dance Experience

Experience Hawaiʻi’s cultural heritage with Migrations, a captivating evening of storytelling, song, dance, and dining. This unique dinner show celebrates the diverse migratory groups that have shaped modern Hawaiian culture, honoring the traditions and influences of Spain, Japan, the Philippines, Mexico, Portugal, and more. Set against the backdrop of the award-winning Seascape Restaurant, Migrations invites guests on a sensory journey through the heart of Hawaiʻi’s multicultural history.

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Our Mission

TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING, WONDER, AND RESPECT FOR HAWAI‘I’S MARINE LIFE.

E Hi‘i A Maopopo Kaho‘oha‘oha‘o Ana A Me Ka Hō‘ihi No Ka Hawai‘i Ola Ma Ke Kai.

Discover. Connect. Protect.

Your Journey Begins Here

Explore the vibrant Shallow Reef, home to hundreds of native and endemic species. Then, descend into the Deep Ocean, where massive Ulua and sharks glide effortlessly in our 750,000-gallon exhibit. Finally, step into our breathtaking underwater tunnel for an unforgettable, immersive experience.

IMMERSE YOURSELF

Humpbacks of Hawaiʻi Exhibit & 3D Sphere Experience

EXPLORE THE MAGNIFICENT REALM OF THE WHALES IN OUR 3D SPHERE EXPERIENCE (INCLUDED WITH GENERAL ADMISSION)

Encounter life size gentle giants in their realm beneath the waves, without getting wet! The Sphere experience offers a multi-sensory, close encounter with life-size, 3D whales in their realm beneath the waves! 

Exhibit & Sphere included with general admission.

All ages are welcome inside the Humpbacks of Hawaiʻi exhibit, however, the 3D experience is not suitable for children under 4 years old due to its length and sound levels. 

Discover the rich history, traditions, and wisdom of Hawai‘i’s seafaring people. Explore their profound connection to the ocean and their deep respect for both land and sea. Gain insight into the sustainable practices that have guided their care for marine life for generations.

Connect to Hawaiian Culture and Its Deep Ocean Legacy

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Monthly Events at the Maui Ocean Center

Maui Ocean Center hosts a dynamic calendar of events that celebrate the vibrant culture, marine life, and community of Hawaiʻi.

Our reviews

people think we're fin-tastic!

Alex Torres
in the last week
I liked it. The underwater tunnel was cool to see. I feel the signs were too limited. Half the time I was guessing what I was looking at because there wasn't a sign to explain.
Jort Lijklema
in the last week
Hector Sedano
in the last week
Great place to learn about the humpback whale and their habitat, they have a 360 D-3 movie theater where you would be amazed on all the knowledge they have on the whales. Plus there are several several sharks, sea turtles and a great variety of fishes native to this habitat.
Shellie S.
in the last week
This is one of the best aquarium I have ever been! So clean and so well maintained ! There are not many people when we visited which makes the experience better! The water tunnel is a a highlight with Diver John doing lectures while diving in the water with a group of fish and sharks swimming around him! Isn’t that amazing ! What a brave man he is!
Tyler Webb
in the last week

ongoing initiatives

MĀLAMA I KE KAI, A MĀLAMA KE KAI IA OE

CARE FOR THE OCEAN, AND THE OCEAN WILL CARE FOR YOU

maui ocean center's commitment to healthy marine ecosystems extends far beyond our aquarium

We honor the traditional Hawaiian belief that the natural world is more than just a resource; it’s family. Explore our dynamic science and stewardship projects — you’ll find plenty of opportunities to get your hands wet and help preserve the best of Hawai’i! 

beach cleanups

MOC Marine Institute’s Honu Hero Beach Cleanup Program allows residents and visitors to take a hands-on approach to protect our marine environments while enjoying time with their family and friends.  

taking care of each other

We strive to mālama kekahi i kekahi, to take care of each other. The health and safety of our community and marine life has been and always will be our top priority.

IT IS MY WISH THAT WE WILL ALWAYS BE FIERCE ADVOCATES AND STEWARDS OF OUR OCEANS AND MARINE LIFE...IF IT’S NOT US WHO MAKES THESE CHANGES, THEN WHO WILL?

Tapani Vuori

General Manager

WHY ARE SHARKS IMPORTANT TO THE OCEAN ECOSYSTEM?

WHY ARE SHARKS IMPORTANT TO THE OCEAN ECOSYSTEM?