Pacific Tsunami Museum

Overview

The Pacific Tsunami Museum is dedicated to educating the public about tsunamis and their impact on the Pacific region. It features interactive exhibits, historical artifacts, and personal stories.

The museum provides critical information about tsunamis and their impact, helping to raise awareness and understanding of these natural disasters.

Historical Educational

Location

Address

130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, Hawaii

Neighborhood: Downtown Hilo

Coordinates

19.718900, -155.078600

Visiting Information

Opening Hours

monday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Admission

Adults

$10

Children

$5

Best Time to Visit

Overall Best Period

March-May

Best Time of Day

Early morning

fewer crowds

Duration Recommendations

Minimum

1 hour

Recommended

3 hours

Full Experience

full day

Seasonal Highlights

spring

mild

• flowers
• gardens

summer

hot

• extended hours

autumn

cool

• fall colors

winter

cold

• holiday lights

Know Before You Go

Essential Information

Book ahead
Bring ID
Check weather

What to Bring

essential

ID water tickets

seasonal

jacket umbrella

not allowed

large bags drones

Health & Safety

Physical Requirements: moderate

• stairs

Medical facilities: first aid available

Payment Information

Accepted

cash, cards

Currency

USD

Typical Costs

entry $15

parking $5

food $10

souvenirs $15

Dress Code

casual, comfortable shoes, walking shoes, inappropriate clothing

Booking Tips

• 2 weeks
• official website
• 48 hours
• available

Amenities

Restrooms

Gift shop

Atm

Wifi

Lockers

Wheelchair rental

Stroller rental

On site restaurant

Cafe

Picnic areas

Outside food allowed

Digital Services

Mobile App

Pacific Tsunami Museum App

Size: 50 MB

Features: Map, Audio guide, Tickets

Platforms: iOS, Android

WiFi Zones: Visitor center, Cafe

Charging Stations: Rest areas

How to Reach

From Airport

Nearest: Hilo International Airport

Distance: 5 km

Travel Time: 10 minutes

taxi

$15 10 min

public_transport

$3 15 min

From City Center

Distance: 1 km

walking

15 min

bus

$1.50 10 min

taxi

$5 5 min

Local Insights

Cultural Context

Why Locals Love It: Historic importance

Historical Significance: Important events happened here

Insider Tips

Free entry early morning
Best food at back entrance

Local Recommendations

• Try local cafe
• Ask for guide John

Language Help

Useful Phrases

hello Aloha

thank_you Mahalo

where_is Waikiki

how_much Ka pepeke

beautiful Nani

ticket Tikiti

Guide Languages: English, Spanish, French

Photography Guide

Best Photo Spots

Main entrance

Best Time: Golden hour

Tips: Low angle

Result: Great shot

#tsunamimuseum #hilohawaii

Photography Rules

allowed areas outdoor areas

prohibited areas exhibitions

flash photography not allowed

commercial photography permit needed

drone policy prohibited

tripod policy restricted

selfie sticks allowed

Nearby Attractions

Lyman Museum

Distance: 500m

Walking: 7 min

Type: Museum

Hilo Bayfront Park

Distance: 1km

Walking: 15 min

Type: Park

Reviews

4.5

Based on 1,000 reviews

Recent Visitor Tips

"Book online"
"Visit early"
"Great views"

Contact Information

+18089323180

info@tsunamuseum.org

www.tsunamuseum.org

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