Pacific Tsunami Museum at a Glance
There aren’t many museums dedicated to natural disasters, but here’s
one right in downtown Hilo. The Pacific Tsunami Museum is an
informational site about the science and history of tsunamis,
particularly the last Pacific-wide wave that hit the Big Island in
1946 and 1960. Aptly located in a tsunami zone, the museum aims to
educate people about tsunamis and how they have-and continue
to-affect Hawaiian culture.
The museum itself is fairly modest, occupying a single floor with
various presentations and exhibits. However, it makes good use of
its space and packs every wall with information, from basic tsunami
facts to stories of the waves that have rocked Hawaii. There’s also
a section on tsunami science and the technologies used to detect and
minimize the damage of present-day tsunamis.
Most of the exhibits are a mix of educational plaques, text, photos,
and occasional videos. Some of the videos are long, so if you’re
really interested be sure to set a few hours aside for the trip. The
most watched clip is the one detailing the destruction wrought on
Hilo by the 1960 disaster. The screen is intentionally placed near
the window so you can look out at the very spot where it happened.
The Pacific Tsunami Museum is open every day from 9am to 4pm. Kids
under 5 are admitted free of charge; admission fees are $2, $6, and
$7 for students, seniors and adults respectively. After your visit,
you can take a stroll along the Hilo Bay, which is literally a
stone’s throw away from the entrance.Pacific Tsunami Museum in Bullet Points
Pacific Tsunami Museum Location
Address: 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
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