East Hawaii Cultural Center, Hilo

Name: East Hawaii Cultural Center
Address: 141 Kalakaua St, Hilo, 96720-2807, United States
Telephone: +1 808-961-5711

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The East Hawaii Cultural Center is an art gallery, community theater, and cultural center in downtown Hilo, Hawaii. EHCC features regular art exhibitions with free or suggested donation entry to the general public. Administered by the East Hawaii Cultural Council, an umbrella group of local arts organizations, the Center is housed in a historic former police station facing Kalakaua Park. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1932 (92 years ago)Coordinates: 19°43'29"N, 155°5'17"W

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141 Kalakaua StSouth Hilo (Punahoa 2 Ahupua`a)Hilo 96720-2807 United States

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+1 808-961-5711

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East Hawaii Cultural Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liliuokalani Park and Gardens, S. Hata Building, Lyman House Memorial Museum, Pacific Tsunami Museum.

1.2 miE
Park, Garden, View point
Liliuokalani Park and Gardens, Hilo
32 min walk • Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens is a 24.14-acre park with Japanese gardens, located on Banyan Drive in Hilo on the island of Hawaiʻi. The park's site was donated by Queen Liliʻuokalani, and lies southeast of downtown Hilo, on the Waiakea Peninsula in Hilo Bay.
~1100 ftE
Museum
S. Hata Building, Hilo
6 min walk • The S. Hata Building is a historic structure in Hilo, Hawaii built by Japanese businessman Hata Sadanosuke in 1912. It now contains specialty shops, professional offices, and a Cafe Pesto restaurant.
~1430 ftSW
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Lyman House Memorial Museum, Hilo
7 min walk • The Lyman House Memorial Museum, also known as the Lyman Museum and Lyman House, is a Hilo, Hawaii-based natural history museum founded in 1931 in the Lyman family mission house, originally built in 1838.
~520 ftNE
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hilo
3 min walk • The Pacific Tsunami Museum is a museum in Hilo, Hawaii dedicated to the history of the April 1, 1946 Pacific tsunami and the May 23, 1960 Chilean tsunami which devastated much of the east coast of the Big Island, especially Hilo.
~1030 ftW
Memorial
Naha Stone, Hilo
5 min walk • The Naha Stone is a large volcanic rock located in Hilo, Hawaii. The stone was used in the cultural traditions of Native Hawaiians, and many legends surround it.
~360 ftE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Palace Theater, Hilo
2 min walk • The Palace Theater is a movie theatre in downtown Hilo, Hawai'i in the United States of America. Built in 1925, the theater is one of the more prominent public buildings constructed in Hilo in the early 20th century.
~910 ftS
Church
Haili church, Hilo
5 min walk • The Waiākea Mission Station was the first Christian mission on the eastern side of the Island of Hawaiʻi. Also known as the Hilo Station, the latest structure is now called Haili Church.
~1060 ftSW
Church
Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo
6 min walk • Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Hilo is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church of Hawaii in the United States. Located at 43 Kapiolani Street, 19°43′20″N 155°5′25″W, in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii, the church falls under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Honolulu and its bishop.
~390 ftNW
Park
Kalakaua Park, Hilo
2 min walk • Kalākaua Park is the central "town square" of the city of Hilo, Hawaii. It is surrounded by historic buildings and includes a war memorial.
1.3 miE
Island
Coconut Island, Hilo
33 min walk • Coconut Island, or Moku Ola is a small island in Hilo Bay, just offshore from Lili'uokalani Park and Gardens, in Hilo, off the island of Hawaii. It is a small park, and is connected to the main island via a footbridge. The island includes a large grassy field, picnic areas, restroom facilities, and a few tiny sandy beaches.
0.8 miE
Park, Civic center
Wailoa Center, Hilo
20 min walk • The Wailoa River State Recreation Area, also known as Wailoa River State Park, is a park in Hilo, on Hawaiʻi Island in the US state of Hawaii.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is East Hawaii Cultural Center open?

East Hawaii Cultural Center is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to East Hawaii Cultural Center?

Nearby attractions include Palace Theater, Hilo (2 min walk), Kalakaua Park, Hilo (2 min walk), Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hilo (3 min walk), Haili church, Hilo (5 min walk).