Dinosaur Facility Rentals
(Now - May 4, 2025)
Host Your Event at ʻImiloa—Now Featuring Dinosaurs!
Looking to host an event in Hilo? From small family gatherings to large corporate events, ʻImiloa offers a unique and immersive environment to accommodate your every need. Whether you're planning a birthday party, corporate gathering, school field trip, or private celebration, we provide a one-of-a-kind experience—now with dinosaurs in the building until May 4, 2025!
Reserve Your Event Space Today!
Contact our team for more details and let us help you actualize your dinosaur event dreams.
Phone: (808) 932-8915
Email: imiloa.events@hawaii.edu
Dinosaur-Themed Birthday Parties
Does your keiki dream of being a paleontologist? Our birthday room rentals offer the perfect space for young explorers to celebrate their big day among prehistoric giants!
Our private birthday room rentals include 2-hours of room rental (inclusive of setup and breakdown), general admission for all party goers to “Expedition Dinosaur: Into the Deep” as well as same-day access to all of our planetarium programs.
Available days to book:
Fridays: 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays: 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. & 2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
Need activites? We got you covered - Inquire about our hands-on ʻImiloa curated dinosaur activities packets available for purchase. It’s a full day of dino-mite exploration at ʻImiloa!
Private birthday room rentals with “Expedition Dinosaur: Into the Deep” are available NOW - May 4, 2025.
Dinosaur Facility Buyout
Want the dinosaurs all to yourself? We’re offering Dino Exhibit Buyouts for individuals, groups, schools, and businesses looking for an exclusive experience.
Imagine having the entire center—including our dinosaur exhibits—just for you and your guests!
This unique buyout experience includes 2-hours for your private event (inclusive of setup and breakdown), exclusive access to “Expedition Dinosaur: Into the Deep” as well as access to our dinosaur themed planetarium programs.
This gigantic opportunity has many possibilities! Inquire today to learn more about days and time availability and to begin locking in details for your exclusive buyout experience.
Dinosaur facility buyouts with “Expedition Dinosaur: Into the Deep” are available NOW - May 4, 2025.
Flexible Event Spaces
for Every Occasion
In addition to our new dinosaur-themed experiences, we continue to offer event spaces for:
Weddings
Birthday Parties
Anniversaries & Reunions
Corporate Meetings & Retreats
School Events & Proms
Create an unforgettable evening that includes a private planetarium show and dinner or start the day with a breakfast meeting in our classrooms.
Each rental includes:
Audio & Visual Capabilities: Internet connectivity, LCD projectors, screens, speaker podiums, and microphones.
A Unique, Immersive Atmosphere for your guests.
A Dedicated Staff to provide aloha and ensure your event is a success.
By choosing to hold your event at ʻImiloa, you are also supporting a valuable community resource working to inspire Hawai‘i’s next generation of innovators and explorers.
IMPORTANT NOTE: From February 7 - May 4, 2025, Moanahōkū Hall, Classroom and Exhibit Hall rental spaces below will include some component of our travel exhibit “Expedition Dinosaur: Into the Deep”. Be prepared to see exhibits, interactive displays and possibly dinosaur stickers in these spaces as you plan your rental.
Moanahōkū Hall
Moanahōkū Hall is our most versatile space to rent for a larger event. Large projection screen, AV and sound included. Stage and tiered seating for program and performance set-ups, with dramatic lighting for a range of activities.
From February 7 - May 4, 2025: This space will include dinosaur exhibits along the interior walls. Projection and a mix of high boys and round table top seating available.
Classroom
Ideal for small group meetings, with up to 48 people. Room has drop-down screen, ceiling-mounted projector, and presentation table with built-in PC and laptop capability, document camera, and Internet access.
From February 7 - May 4, 2025: This space will include dinosaur themed stickers on the interior walls.
Planetarium
Treat your guests to an exclusive planetarium show or a PowerPoint presentation with impact. Seats 120.
Exhibit Hall
Rent this 12,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall for a one-of-a-kind reception or dinner.
From February 7 - May 4, 2025: This space will include dinosaur themed exhibits and stickers. A mix of high boys and round table top seating available.
Reserve Your Event Space Today!
Phone: (808) 932-8901
Email: imiloa.events@hawaii.edu