Pacific Tsunami Museum (Hilo)

Downtown Hilo museum telling the story of the 1946 and 1960 tsunamis that devastated the bayfront, with survivor accounts and tsunami science. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $15 general, $5 kamaʻāina. It closed briefly in December 2024 over finances, so call ahead.

• Hours: daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Admission: $15 general; $10 seniors (65+) and military; $5 youth 6 to 17; $5 kamaʻāina; kamaʻāina youth 17 and under free. Kamaʻāina adults are free on the first Saturday of each month.
• Address: 130 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo bayfront. Phone 808-935-0926.
• The downtown site closed in December 2024 because of money problems; current listings show it open again. Call before you go.
• Learn what to do when sirens sound or the ground shakes near the coast: go to high ground right away.

Sources: Love Big Island: Big Island museums (verified Oct. 2026) · Pacific Tsunami Museum · Hawaii Tribune-Herald: museum closes over finances (Dec. 18, 2024)

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.