School and Group Tours
As part of our effort to promote civics and law-related education, the Center offers thought-provoking tours for students of all ages. Our tours are designed to be age appropriate and particularly helpful in meeting Hawaiʻi State benchmark standards for students in grades K-12. The tours cover such topics as the Kapu System, Foundations of Democracy, Land and Power in Hawaiʻi, the Overthrow of the Kingdom, and Martial Law, just to name a few. Most of our tours allow for student participation in mock trials.
How much time is needed?
The length of time needed for our tours depends on the grade level and curriculum, but generally speaking tours for students in grades K-3 are forty-five minutes in length and tours for grades 4-12 are approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. Tours for college level students and other adult organizations can be customized to any length desired.
How much does it cost?
All tours are FREE!
Cover all three branches of government.
If you combine a tour of the Center with a visit to the State Capitol, students will be able to visit all three branches of the state government in one morning or afternoon. Students can receive a wealth of information to draw on in class. Both tours are free and we work with the staff at the Capitol to make sure the day runs smoothly.
Combine with other tours in the Capitol District.
ʻIolani Palace, the Hawaiʻi State Library, the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum, and Mission Houses Museum are all within a short walking distance of our building.