Aloha Hawai'i State Employees and Ohana! The Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to announce an exclusive day dedicated t o celebrating and appreciating the hard work of Hawai'i State Employees on Friday August 18th, 2023. Admission Details: All Hawai'i State Employees are granted complimentary access to the museum for the entire day at regular museum...

📚 Join us for the Keiki Reading Hour at the Pacific Tsunami Museum! 🌊🏛️ Every Thursday, from 12pm to 1pm, we invite keiki of all ages (0-99) and their caregivers to come together. 📖 At Keiki Reading Hour, you and your loved ones will have the incredible opportunity to listen to captivating stories shared by...

Every First Saturday, the Pacific Tsunami Museum puts on a free event for Kama'āina with Valid State ID to visit the museum Free of Cost! Bring your 'ohana and immerse yourselves in the rich mo'olelo (stories) shared by our beloved kūpuna who have been directly impacted by Hilo's tsunamis, International Tsunamis and Natural Hazards. 📖...

  First Saturday on October 7th, 2023!   Every First Saturday, the Pacific Tsunami Museum puts on a free event for Kama’āina with Valid State ID to visit the museum Free of Cost! Bring your ‘ohana and immerse yourselves in the rich mo’olelo (stories) shared by our beloved kūpuna who have been directly impacted by...

  A Symphony of Soulful Music: Black and White Night Jazz and Java The weekend kicks off on Friday, November 3rd, with the doors opening at 6pm for the Black and White Night Jazz and Java. Seats are This night promises an enticing fusion of soulful jazz music and a vibrant downtown scene. Paradise Coffee...

Visit the Pacific Tsunami Museum on First Saturday! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Calling all parents, grandparents, aunties, and uncles! If you're with the kids this weekend and looking for an engaging activity during this winter break, we've got you covered. Dive into a day of fun and learning at the Pacific Tsunami Museum! Participate in our exciting scavenger...

18403|https://tsunami.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/1st-Saturday-Oct-7th-300x300.png|medium On February 3rd, from 10am to 4pm, we’re thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required). Enjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong, performing live at noon. It’s the perfect backdrop for a day of exploration and learning. Don’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win...

Join us for a family-friendly Celebration at the Pacific Tsunami Museum to welcome the 2024 Lunar New year, or Chinese New Year, on February 10, 2024. Chinese New Year is the year of the Wooden Dragon. This event is perfect for all ages, and it's an excellent opportunity to learn more about and celebrate Chinese...

The 36th Annual Young At Art Juried Exhibition 2024 Saturday, March 2, 2024 - 10:00am to Friday, March 29, 2024 - 4:00pm Sponsored by East Hawaii Cultural Center and the Hawai‘i District Department of Education The Young at Art annual juried exhibition celebrates National Youth Art Month by recognizing the excellence, creativity and originality of...

On March 2nd, from 10am to 4pm, we’re thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required). 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Calling all parents, grandparents, aunties, and uncles! If you’re with the kids this weekend and looking for an engaging activity during this weekend, we’ve got you covered. Dive into a day of fun and learning at the...

THE PANEL EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. 2/27/24 Mahalo for Understanding - PTM Team   There will still be free entry to kamaaina and Kanoa Wong music at Noon On March 2, from 10am to 4pm, we’re thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required) for our normal museum hours. 11am -...

Join East Hawai‘i Cultural Center, Hawai‘i Science and Technology Museum, Mokupāpapa Discovery Center, and Pacific Tsunami Museum for a family-friendly Art Walk in celebration of Youth Art Month and the 36th Annual Young At Art Exhibition. Come down to the Museum Square on Saturday, March 9, from 10:00am-2:00pm for free art activities, discounts, giveaways and...

Free Admission to all Japanese Citizens and families that were impacted by the Japan 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami on March 11, 2024   More Details are to be added as announced

Free Admission to all Alaska residents and families to honor those that were impacted by the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake and Tsunami on March 27, 2024. Please More Details are to be added as announced

Join us for our 30th Anniversary Tsunami Talk Series, where we will commemorate three decades of educating and raising awareness about tsunami preparedness and resilience here at the Pacific Tsunami Museum. Cindi Preller will kick off this special series by delving into the science and the historical significance of the 1964 Good Friday Great Alaska...

. The Pacific Tsunami Museum will be CLOSED on Sunday, March 31, 2024 also known as Easter Sunday

In honor of Tsunami Awareness Month, the Pahoa Public Library will be hosting a free public talk by Dr. Walt Dudley from the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo. Talk topic will be the 1946 April Fools Day Tsunami, Let Us Not Forget Hawaii's Most Deadly Natural Hazard. This talk is part of the Pacific Tsunami...

April is Tsunami Awareness Month! On April 6th from 9am to 4pm, we’re thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required). Tammy Yee (Children's book author, illustrator, and origami / paper model designer) has worked on more than 40 books. She grew up in Hilo, Hawaii, where she explored tide pools, swam in streams,...

Tsunami Talk: Once in a lifetime Presentation by Dr. Alison Thompson. Dr. Alison Thompson, a dedicated humanitarian, has received prestigious awards such as the Dr. Martin Luther King Humanitarian Award and the “Woman of Peace” award. She served as a first responder during the 9/11 attacks in NYC and founded the non-profit Third Wave Volunteers...

Every Sunday from 10am - 12pm- Photo Scanning Days Help us digitize local history! Bring in your photos taken in tsunami associated areas (Hilo, Waiakea, etc) (people, events, landmarks, holidays, and more) and let us scan it for our digital collection. We’ll give you back the original and your image will become a part of...

All are invited to the Pacific Tsunami Museum for our Last Event for Tsunami Awareness Month. Early Open at 9:30am with plenty of parking on the side of Kress Theater and down Bayfront. Education Program: 9:45am : Signs of the Tsunami, presented by Cindi Preller. Audience Recommendation : Grade 3 and up 10:45am: Signs of...