Museums and Science Centers
Museum
Pacific Tsunami Museum
Hilo Bayfront museum on the 1946 and 1960 tsunamis with survivor accounts, photographs and a wave tank showing how they form.
Ages
7–18+
Cost
Paid
Duration
~1hrs
Difficulty
Easy
Setting
Indoor
A small museum in a former bank building on the Hilo Bayfront about the 1946 and 1960 tsunamis that destroyed this exact neighbourhood. Survivor accounts, photographs and a wave tank explain how tsunamis form and why Hilo was hit so hard twice. Kids can see the high water marks and understand that the empty park across the street used to be a downtown. It is genuinely sobering, so it suits school-age kids and teens more than little ones. Under an hour and a short walk from the Mokupapapa center.
Stroller Friendly
Pricing
Paid admission; check current rates before you go (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does Pacific Tsunami Museum cost?
- Admission to Pacific Tsunami Museum is paid. Paid admission; check current rates before you go (verify)
- What ages is Pacific Tsunami Museum good for?
- Pacific Tsunami Museum is best for kids ages 7 to 18+.
- Is Pacific Tsunami Museum stroller friendly?
- Yes, Pacific Tsunami Museum is stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Pacific Tsunami Museum?
- No, dogs are not allowed at Pacific Tsunami Museum.
- How hard is Pacific Tsunami Museum?
- The difficulty level is easy. Plan for about 1 hours.
- Is Pacific Tsunami Museum free?
- No, there is a cost to visit Pacific Tsunami Museum. Paid admission; check current rates before you go (verify)
- What should I bring to Pacific Tsunami Museum?
- Nothing needed; pair it with the Mokupapapa center a block away
- How long does Pacific Tsunami Museum take?
- Most families spend about 1 hours at Pacific Tsunami Museum.
- When is the best time to visit Pacific Tsunami Museum?
- Year-round. Closed some days, so check hours before walking over.
- Is there parking at Pacific Tsunami Museum?
- Free street parking along Kamehameha Ave on the Hilo Bayfront