Very informative and eye catching exhibits. Using the self guided/interactive iPad stations (excellent idea, by the way), we learned about the geology, ecology, and cultural history of the smaller islands that make up the rest of the Hawaiian archipelago (otherwise known as the Papahanaumokuakea Marine...More

This is a wonderful and very educational museum, with very helpful docents (especially Pat!) We took our family, including 8 year old grandson to visit and he was intrigued and interested, as were we. If you visit Hilo, don't miss it!!

Very interesting place, full of information. Great to learn about the native birds & fish, they're a lot different than what we have in Canada. Gives visitors an appreciation of the tropical paradise they're in. Admission is free but make a donation to help keep...More

The interactive display on the marine sanctuary is marvelous, and set up to show many aspects of the atolls reefs: birds, fish, geography, history. You can do as much or as little as you like. There are other displays featuring research being done in the...More

We stopped in here yesterday and after over an hour we reluctantly left - definitely the best stop on our Hilo side. First, one of the people that worked there, Clint, showed us many fascinating elements - including a remake of a traditional hawaiin boat...More

This place is probably better for kids than adults, but there is a really cool interactive touchscreen display about all the Hawaiian atolls. The place is free to enter, if you feel inclined they take donations. Def worth doing with kids.

Well worth your time to stop in. For one thing, they have a great aquarium. This place really educates you about the National Monument. Very educational about the Atoll Islands. Great interaction for the kids whole learning of both heritage and how to preserve the...More