Pacific Tsunami Museum

Pacific Tsunami Museum Tsunami awareness, education and history

Tsunami history and education for the the state of Hawaii as well as exhibits of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, 2011 Japan tsunami and other locally generated tsunamis.

Aloha, everyone! We’re so excited to introduce you to the team behind PTM! Some of us may be working behind the scenes, ...
10/05/2026

Aloha, everyone! We’re so excited to introduce you to the team behind PTM!

Some of us may be working behind the scenes, while others will be welcoming you at the museum or connecting with you out in the community. No matter where you meet us, we’re all here with the same purpose: to share the stories, history, and education of PTM — helping to perpetuate our community’s history and save lives.

We’re humbled and grateful to be part of this work and cannot wait to connect with you! 💙🌊🤍

Top row, left to right: Heather, Tom, Spencer, Josh, Cindi
Bottom row, left to right: Jazzmin, Angel, Tiala

Aloha, everyone! 💙🤍We’re so excited to introduce you to the team behind PTM! 🌺Some of us may be working behind the scene...
10/05/2026

Aloha, everyone! 💙🤍
We’re so excited to introduce you to the team behind PTM! 🌺

Some of us may be working behind the scenes, while others will be welcoming you at the museum or connecting with you out in the community. No matter where you meet us, we’re all here with the same purpose: to share the stories, history, and education of PTM — helping to perpetuate our community’s history and save lives.

We’re humbled and grateful to be part of this work and cannot wait to connect with you! 💙🤍

Top row, left to right: Heather, Tom, Spencer, Josh, Cindi
Bottom row, left to right: Jazzmin, Angel, Tiala

Aloha kākou!Giving Tuesday is here! We’re excited to announce the kick-off of our 30th Anniversary Silent Auction! 🌊🎉Fo...
12/04/2024

Aloha kākou!

Giving Tuesday is here! We’re excited to announce the kick-off of our 30th Anniversary Silent Auction! 🌊🎉

For three decades, the Pacific Tsunami Museum has dedicated itself to educating our community about tsunami science, safety, and powerful stories of survival and resilience.

For the next 10 DAYS, you can support our mission and discover unique local treasures through our online auction, running from December 3rd to December 14th (11:59 PM).

View the auction items here: https://givebutter.com/c/za1coz/auction

Bid on specially curated items that capture the spirit of our community, give meaningful gifts that support local businesses, and help us mark three decades of tsunami awareness.

Mahalo nui loa for your support. 🙏

Aloha - The Pacific Tsunami Museum is OPEN this Veterans Day! PLUS - Veterans and Active Duty Service can recieve free a...
11/11/2024

Aloha - The Pacific Tsunami Museum is OPEN this Veterans Day! PLUS - Veterans and Active Duty Service can recieve free admissiom. Come explore the history, science, and impact of tsunamis at the Pacific Tsunami Museum. It’s the perfect educational activity for free day off.

Hilo's Black & White Night is TWO DAYS away!Get your tickets NOW and celebrate with the Pacific Tsunami Museum. P.S. It'...
10/31/2024

Hilo's Black & White Night is TWO DAYS away!
Get your tickets NOW and celebrate with the Pacific Tsunami Museum. P.S. It's for a good cause!
Guests Will Enjoy:
An exquisite multi-course dining experience expertly paired with craft cocktails by The Temple, Hilo's premier culinary bar destination. Live entertainment by Jazz Mele, bringing their signature sound to our dance floor. An electrifying swing dance performance by the Hilo Hep Cats!

Tickets are available online and in-person at the Pacific Tsunami Museum.

Proceeds support The Pacific Tsunami Museum, The Science and Technology Museum, East Hawaii Cultural Center, and Mokupāpapa Discovery Center

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Don't wait until November 1st to buy your ticket to our Black & White Night / Día de los Mu***os Celebration! Enjoy a me...
10/28/2024

Don't wait until November 1st to buy your ticket to our Black & White Night / Día de los Mu***os Celebration!

Enjoy a memorable Black & White Night and support four vital local institutions: The Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hawai'i Science and Technology Museum, East Hawaii Cultural Center, and Mokupāpapa Discovery Center.

Click the link in our bio to learn more and grab your tickets before they're gone! If our website is a little slow, feel free to call (808) 935-0926 or stop by the Pacific Tsunami Museum

Tickets are available now! 🏵 Día de Los Mu***os -Museum Square Fundraiser is on 11.1.24 at Kaikodo Ballroom, the current...
10/23/2024

Tickets are available now! 🏵 Día de Los Mu***os -Museum Square Fundraiser is on 11.1.24 at Kaikodo Ballroom, the current home to the Science and Technology Museum!

Join us for an evening of celebration, pairing treats with themed cocktails- all for a good cause 🏛. Tickets are available at the Pacific Tsunami Museum or via tsunami.org or via the through the link in our bio!

As part of the Pacific Tsunami Museum's Kamaʻāina Initiative, all Hawaiʻi State resident keiki (ages 17 and under) will ...
10/08/2024

As part of the Pacific Tsunami Museum's Kamaʻāina Initiative, all Hawaiʻi State resident keiki (ages 17 and under) will receive FREE admission for the rest of the 2024-2025 school year.

Take advantage of this opportunity to bring your children to the Pacific Tsunami Museum to learn about history, science and how to save lives by being tsunami-ready! Please share this news with your fellow 'ohana on island.

Here are some photo highlights of September's First Saturday with Guest Artist Avalon Paradea (.dawn.art) showing Kapa m...
09/30/2024

Here are some photo highlights of September's First Saturday with Guest Artist Avalon Paradea (.dawn.art) showing Kapa making and natural plant dyes to keiki and families. Mahalo to all the families that visited us!

Next First Saturday is coming up this week! October 5th, 2024 from 10am - 4pm.

Hawaii Keiki Museum () will be here showing off keiki activities from their Waikoloa location and more information about their museum! Other guests at the museum include Kalo and Cream () popup, face painting by Rachel () and local music by Kanoa Fong!

Address

130 Kamehameha Avenue
Hilo, HI
96720

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 1:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18089350926

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