Pacific Tsunami Museum
Hilo, Hilo
A Living Memorial to Hilo's Tsunami History
The Pacific Tsunami Museum, at 130 Kamehameha Avenue in downtown Hilo, describes its mission as education and awareness so that no one dies due to a tsunami, and serves as a living memorial to those who died in past tsunami events. HAWAIʻI Magazine's 2025 readers ranked it third among the island's museums.
Per its site it is open every day, 10 AM–4 PM. Admission is $15 general, $10 for seniors (65+) and military, $5 for youth 6–17 and kamaʻāina, and free for kamaʻāina youth and members; kamaʻāina get free admission on First Saturdays. Phone: (808) 935-0926.
Why Roamwise recommends this
A thoughtful, indoor downtown Hilo stop — especially good on a rainy Hilo day.
Best for: history and education, a rainy-day activity, travelers who want to understand Hilo.
Insider tip: pair it with the Hilo Farmers Market and Liliʻuokalani Gardens for a downtown Hilo morning.
- Safety notes:
- Open daily 10 AM–4 PM per its site. Hours may still be reduced after Hurricane Lala (Aug 2026) — confirm before you go.
- Cost:
- $15 general admission; seniors and military $10, youth 6–17 $5. (checked October 2026)
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Local tips
- •Open daily 10 AM–4 PM
- •admission $15 general, $10 senior/military, $5 youth 6–17.
- •Kamaʻāina get free admission on First Saturdays.
- •Phone: (808) 935-0926.
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