Science

Hawaii Maritime Center Discover how ancient Polynesians used the stars and ocean currents to navigate the seas, learn about the lives of ocean explorers like Captain Cook, stroll beneath a full-size humpback whale skeleton while you learn about the whaling industry and whale conservation. Pier 7, Honolulu Harbor, Honolulu, Oahu, HI; +1 808 599 3810. Fee.

Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii See a model of a Hawaiian voyaging canoe, learn about the history of hula and the renaissance of the Hawaiian language, explore the contributions of astronomists who work and live at the Maunakea observatories, check out the 3-D stereo full-dome planetarium. 600 Imiloa Pl., Hilo, Hawaii, HI; +1 808 969 9700. Fee.

Mokupapapa: Discovery Center for Hawaii's Remote Coral Reefs Pretend to be an underwater researcher in the center's mock-up of the Pisces V submersible, use computer kiosks to learn about how marine research is done, stare at the colorful fish in the 2,500-gallon aquarium. 308 Kamehameha Ave. #109, Hilo, Hawaii, HI; +1 808 933 8180.

Onizuka Space Center Pay tribute to Challenger astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka, see a real space suit from the Apollo 13 launch, learn about space through interactive displays, check out the lunar samples (moon rocks) on display. Centrally located at the Kona International Airport, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, HI; +1 808 329 3441. Fee.