The NOAA Inouye Regional Center welcomes school tours. Watch our 3-minute introductory video to learn about the facility and check out potential tour stops offsite link. Unfortunately, public tours are unavailable at this time.

School Group Booking Process

Please complete the school tour request form offsite link and check available dates.

• Tours are designed for 5th grade, but 4th grade and up are welcome.
• Tours are held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, lasting 2.5 to 3 hours.
• Submit the form at least 2 months in advance to allow for confirmation, as the NOAA facility is on a military base.

For questions, please contact science.is.cool@noaa.gov.

Other reminders

• Ford Island Bistro offsite link serves lunch Monday to Friday, 10 am - 2 pm.
• Closed-toe shoes (no crocs) are required to enter lab spaces or board a NOAA ship.