Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hilo

Name: Pacific Tsunami Museum
Address: 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, 96720-2833, United States
Telephone: +1 808-935-0926

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Facts and practical information

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. The museum also has a mission to educate people in general about tsunamis, including the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. It is located at 130 Kamehameha Avenue, at the intersection of Kamehameha and Kalakaua in downtown Hilo. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°43'33"N, 155°5'13"W

Address

130 Kamehameha AveSouth Hilo (Piihonua Ahupua`a)Hilo 96720-2833 United States

Contact

+1 808-935-0926

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Day trips

Pacific Tsunami Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.4 miSE
Park
Hoʻolulu Park, Hilo
35 min walk • Hoʻolulu Park is a 56-acre park and recreation center operated by the County of Hawaiʻi in Hilo, Hawaii, east of the Wailoa River State Recreation Area and downtown Hilo, and west of Hilo International Airport.
1.2 miE
Park, Garden, View point
Liliuokalani Park and Gardens, Hilo
30 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.
~1060 ftSE
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.
~1950 ftSW
Museum, Natural history museum, Specialty museum
Lyman House Memorial Museum, Hilo
10 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.
~1450 ftW
Memorial
Naha Stone, Hilo
7 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.
~510 ftS
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Palace Theater, Hilo
3 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.
~520 ftSW
Museum, Theater, Shopping
East Hawaii Cultural Center, Hilo
3 min walk • 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.
~1420 ftSW
Church
Haili church, Hilo
7 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.
~1580 ftSW
Church
Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Hilo
8 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.
~720 ftW
Park
Kalakaua Park, Hilo
4 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.
1.2 miE
Island
Coconut Island, Hilo
31 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Pacific Tsunami Museum open?

Pacific Tsunami Museum 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 Pacific Tsunami Museum?

Nearby attractions include Palace Theater, Hilo (3 min walk), East Hawaii Cultural Center, Hilo (3 min walk), Kalakaua Park, Hilo (4 min walk), S. Hata Building, Hilo (6 min walk).