Pacific Tsunami Museum

Disaster Prep Fair: Waimea, HI Emergency Preparedness Event | Sept 28
2024-09-28 10:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kahilu Town Hall, 67-1182 Lindsey Road, Waimea, HI, 96743, United States
Saturday, September 28th, Disaster Prep Fair
Kahilu Town Hall | 67-1182 Lindsey Road, Waimea HI 96743 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
This fair is to raise community awareness about disaster preparedness, emergency response, and community resilience. Learn about the hazards in your area, what you are most susceptible to, and how you can better prepare yourself in the event of an emergency.
There will be a wide variety of partners at the fair, ranging from local county entities to federal agencies; all with the common goal of informing the public on disasters as it pertains to their role. Learn about how Hawaiian Volcano Observatory tracks volcanic activity, how Pacific Tsunami Warning Center tracks tsunamis, how National Weather Service monitors tropical cyclones, and much more.
Learn how to create an evacuation kit, build your own family plan catered to your needs, and enhance the resilience in your community. Along with all the valuable information, the public can also participate in giveaways, keiki ID services, enjoy delicious food and meet their emergency management professionals face to face.
Don’t miss your opportunity to increase your preparedness to all hazards Hawai’i faces.
The Pacific Tsunami Museum’s director Cindi Preller will be giving a free presentation!
For more information visit : link here

First Saturday - September 7th
2024-09-07 10:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
September is Hawaiian History Month!
From 10am to 4pm, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required), a free special keiki activity, and live music.
Keiki will have the chance to visit with Avalon (they/them) who has a big, free hands-on kapa demo and teaching about natural plant dyes that you can make at home! In addition, a new scavenger hunt for the keiki inside of the museum focased on the history of Hawaii Island.
Enjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong, performing live at noon.
Don’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education.

Non-Kama’āina members will have regular admission price.

For questions call (808) 935-0926 or email museum@tsunami.org

Upcoming First Saturday dates:
October 5th
November 2nd
December 7th

He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival
2024-09-07 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Lili’uokalani Gardens, 189 Lihiwai St #151, Hilo, 96720, United States
Pacific Tsunami Museum will have an information booth at He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival!
The 25th Annual He Haliʻa Aloha No Liliʻuokalani Festival will be held on Saturday, September 7, from 10 am to 3 pm in Hilo’s Liliʻuokalani Gardens Park.
The festival, which celebrates the Queen’s birthday and pays tribute to the historical significance of Lili‘uokalani Gardens, will include music, hula, arts, crafts, food, demonstrations, children’s games, and cultural activities. In addition, hundreds of dancers will perform a mass hula as floral blossoms are dropped from a helicopter.
The County of Hawaiʻi invites the public to attend this alcohol-free, drug-free and litter-free event coordinated in collaboration with private enterprises, community organizations, and numerous government agencies.
For more information call the Department of Parks & Recreation’s Culture & Education Division at (808) 961-8706.

2024 Give Aloha Campaign w/Foodland
2024-09-01 - 2024-09-30 | HI
The Pacific Tsunami Museum is participating in Give Aloha, Foodland’s Annual Community Matching Gifts Program.
How It Works:
From September 1-30, customers are invited to make donations of up to $249 to participating Hawaii non-profit organizations at checkout. Donations are accepted at any Foodland, Sack N Save or Foodland Farms checkout. Foodland will match a portion of each donation. Individuals must use their own Maika’i number to make a donation. Donations made without a Maika’i number will not be matched.
How to Donate:
At checkout, present your Maika’i card (or provide your number) and inform the cashier that you would like to donation to the
Pacific Tsunami Museum, code number 79155.
1. Round up your purchase,
2. Donate 250 Maika’i points to equal a $5 donation,
3. Purchase Give Aloha merchandise designed by artist Suzanne Jennerich,
or 4. Make a monetary donation up to $249 per organization; any portion exceeding $249 will not be matched.
If you do not have a Maika’i card/number, you may request to establish one. Your donation will be added to your grocery purchase total. The amount you donate and the name of our organization will appear on your receipt. Donations must be payable to Foodland or Sack N Save.
Acknowledgement of Your Donation:
Donor names will not be released to our organization. Therefore, if you would like to us to know of your gift, please contact us directly so that we may properly acknowledge your gift. You may ask the cashier for a duplicate receipt to submit to us.
Are These Contributions Tax Deductible?
These contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please save your store receipt for tax purposes since it will be the only record you will have of your donation(s).
Matching Gift:
Matching gifts will be determined at the end of the program. Our organization will receive 100% of all customer donations given to us, plus each donation made with a Maika’i card, will be partially matched by a gift from Foodland.

Want to make a Give Aloha donation online?
You can! It’s a little involved, but you may find it convenient. Here’s how.

Visit https://shop.foodland.com/.
At the upper-right corner, click Sign In or Register (assuming you are not already signed in).
Make sure to provide your Maika‘i card number when registered and signed in.
Click “Donate Today” in the big Give Aloha banner image.
Select a Give Aloha amount (max is $249) and click Add to Cart.
Click the shopping cart button (“Cart”) at the top right of the screen, then click Review Cart.
In the Enter a Note box, type: Pacific Tsunami Museum, code 79155
Click Checkout.
Specify Pickup (not Delivery). You will not actually be picking anything up if you are just making a donation, but you still need to specify pickup.
Select a pickup time, and then click Continue to Contact Information.
For Order Instructions for Personal Shopper, type: Pacific Tsunami Museum, code 79155
Click Continue to Pay and Place Order.
Add a billing address if needed and then click Add Card and Place Order to complete the transaction. Save or print your receipt.

Mahalo nui loa for your support!

Member Appreciation Night **postponed**
2024-08-24 17:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Due to the approaching storm, we’ve decided to postpone our Member Appreciation Night at the Pacific Tsunami Museum.
We look forward to rescheduling the event and encourage everyone to focus on storm preparedness.
Remember, preparedness is key.
For additional information, please visit hawaiicounty.gov/
Stay safe and take care of each other.
Mahalo for your understanding,
The Pacific Tsunami Museum ‘Ohana

Be part of an unforgettable evening at the Pacific Tsunami Museum!

Due to the approaching storm, we’ve decided to postpone our Member Appreciation Night at the Pacific Tsunami Museum.
We look forward to rescheduling the event and encourage everyone to focus on storm preparedness.
Remember, preparedness is key.
For additional information, please visit hawaiicounty.gov/
Stay safe and take care of each other.
Mahalo for your understanding,
The Pacific Tsunami Museum ‘Ohana

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FREE for active members
RSVPs are encouraged

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First Saturday - August 3rd
2024-08-04 10:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
From 10am to 4pm, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required), a free special family activity, and live music.
August is back-to-school month and we have to ask –
Do you have an Ohana Go-Bag Ready?
Do you have an evacuation plan?
Check in with us about important life-saving preparedness at First Saturday! It might just save your life one day.
Bonus:
Enjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong, performing live at noon.
Don’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education.
Upcoming First Saturday dates:
September 7th
October 5th
November 2nd
December 7th

Tsunami Summer Jam
2024-07-27 09:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Join us for an exciting day of storytelling, hero tales, and interactive activities at the Pacific Tsunami Museum! This event is put on in collaboration with the National Weather Service, County of Hawaiʻi Water Safety, Hawai’i County Civil Defense, and the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency
To manage capacity, entire museum visit (including the reading session) is limited to the 2-hour time slot you select.

Storybook readings in English, Hawaiian, and Tagalog
Meet the Tsunami Heroes, learn their stories, and get your storybook autographed
“Ask Me A Question” with experts!
Special Activity Areas
Explore the exhibits within the museum

Families are invited to explore the Pacific Tsunami Museum and participate in these exciting events! We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP Here
or call (808) 935-0926

First Saturday - July 6th
2024-07-06 10:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | HI
From 10am to 4pm, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required), a free special keiki activity, and live music.
Break a Rock! Keiki will get the chance to learn about the geology of Hawaii’s islands and how geological activities such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions can cause a tsunami! Keiki will get the chance to break and take a geode home while supplies last. Recommended for Keiki Grade 3-8th.
PTM’s Docent Dian will be hosting two Keiki Story Time Sessions in the earlier part of the afternoon.

Enjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong, performing live at noon.
Don’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education.

2nd Annual Pride Night
2024-06-29 17:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening of LGBTQ+ performances and celebration on Saturday June 29th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Pacific Tsunami Museum. Sign up today to be a part of our open mic night featuring poets, actors, singers, musicians, dancers, storytellers, drag performers, and performance artists. Crowd Favorites will receive a special prizes 🙂
Admission is free, so come and be part of this night of creativity and expression.
Sign up ahead of time to secure your spot on stage.
Celebrate Pride with us in a welcoming and inclusive environment. All ages are welcome!

Tsunami Watch Party at the Museum
2024-06-16 17:30 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | HI
Join the Pacific Tsunami Museum for an exclusive premiere of
CNN’s Violent Earth, Episode 3: Tsunami.
The Pacific Tsunami Museum assisted with this production and is excited to show off the end result!
After the episode, stay to talk story with Tsunami Experts and Museum Staff.

If you RSVP ahead of time, this event will be free to attend.
Seats will increase to $5 day of, except for PTM Members.
There will be small tapas and refreshments available.
Doors Open at 5:30pm; Episode Starts Live at 6:00pm

RSVP Here : link
or scan this qr code with your phone
or call the Museum at (808)935-0926

These museum events are in large part thanks to the Edmund C. Olsen Trust No. 2’s philanthropic matching initiative, and for a limited time, donations to the Pacific Tsunami Museum’s 30th Anniversary Fund will be TRIPLED, turning your $5 donation into a $15 donation.

World Oceans Day at Kalākaua Park
2024-06-08 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | HI
The Downtown Hilo Museum Square Presents
World Oceans Day 2024
Saturday, June 8th in Kalākaua Park, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Join the Downtown Hilo Museum Square (East Hawai‘i Cultural Center, Hawai‘i Science and Technology Museum, Mokupāpapa Discovery Center, and Pacific Tsunami Museum) for our 3rd annual World Ocean Day event. This is a free family-friendly event aimed at highlighting our kuleana, our responsibility, in caring for our oceans, conservation-related issues, and celebrating our oceans.
World Ocean Day (June 8) is an internationally recognized day of awareness aimed at encouraging people to come together towards restoring and protecting the oceans and ultimately the planet. The 2023 theme is Planet Ocean: Tides Are Changing.
Visit https://worldoceanday.org/ for more information
The Museum Square event will feature FREE keiki activities, entertainment, informational booths and more!
PLUS we’ll be offering you a chance to win an awesome prize bag, filled with goodies from each of the 4 Museum Square host organizations! Come down to the event, pick up a stamp card, visit the participating organizations to complete your card, then enter our raffle for a chance to win!

Participating organizations
‘Āina Ho’ōla Initiative https://ainahoola.org/ or @aina_hoola_initiative
Big Island Water Garden Club
Big Island Genki Ball Project
East Hawai‘i Cultural Center
Hawaii Wai Ola https://www.hawaiiwaiola.com/
Hawai‘i Science and Technology Museum https://hawaiisciencemuseum.org/ or @hawaiisciencemuseum
Hilo Public Library https://www.librarieshawaii.org/branch/hilo-public-library/
Keiki Labs https://www.keikilabs.com/ or @keikilabs
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center https://www.papahanaumokuakea.gov/education/center.html or @papahanaumokuakea.hawaii
Pacific Tsunami Museum http://tsunami.org/
Sophie’s Critters https://sophiescritters.com/ or @sophiecritters
Big Island Invasive Species Committee
Zero Waste Hawai’i Island https://www.zerowastehi.org/ or @zerowastehi

And visit our Museum Square businesses for specials during the event!
Big Island Climbing: 10% off purchases during the event, BOGO, Raffle giveaway
Big Island Bookbuyers: 10% off purchases during the event
Crazy Beautiful: Free item with purchase.
Poke Market: Special of the day!
RK Woods Gallery: 10% off purchases during the event & Discount on sea creatures art hanging on the wall
Wade Morales Photography Gallery: 5% off purchases during the event
Mahalo to the Waiākea High School Key Club for their awesome volunteers

First Saturday - June 1st
2024-06-01 10:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
June 1st is World Reef Awareness Day!
From 10am to 4pm, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required), a free special keiki activity, and live music.
Make-n-take Clay Pieces of the Reef. Keiki will get the chance to learn about different parts of the reef, and how a reef around certain places can help reduce the strength of a tsunami! Keiki can either take their clay creations home or leave it with us and pick it up at World Ocean Day at Kalākaua Park on June 8th!
PTM’s Docent Dian will be hosting two Keiki Story Time Sessions!

Enjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong, performing live at noon.
Don’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education.

Civil Defense Disaster Preparedness Fair
2024-06-01 09:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Afook-Chinen Civil Center, 799 Piilani Street, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Saturday, June 1st, Disaster Prep Fair
Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium and Butler Building, 799 Piilani Street Hilo HI 96720, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
This fair is to raise community awareness about disaster preparedness, emergency response, and community resilience. Learn about the hazards in your area, what you are most susceptible to, and how you can better prepare yourself in the event of an emergency.
There will be a wide variety of partners at the fair, ranging from local county entities to federal agencies; all with the common goal of informing the public on disasters as it pertains to their role. Learn about how Hawai’i Volcanoes Observatory tracks volcanic activity, how Pacific Tsunami Warning Center tracks tsunamis, how National Weather Service monitors tropical cyclones, and much more.
Learn how to create an evacuation kit, build your own family plan catered to your needs, and enhance the resilience in your community. Along with all the valuable information, the public can also participate in giveaways, keiki ID services, enjoy delicious food and meet their emergency management professionals face to face.
Don’t miss your opportunity to increase your preparedness to all hazards Hawai’i faces.
The Pacific Tsunami Museum’s director Cindi Preller will be the Keynote speaker!
For more information visit : link here

Shinmachi Film Showing and Post Film Discussion
2024-05-22 16:30 - 19:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Join the Pacific Tsunami Museum in commemoration of the 1960 Hilo Tsunami. The Museum will be having a special screening of PBS Documentation Shinmachi: Stronger than a Tsunami Film and having a post film presentation and discussion with the topic “What Happened to the Shinmachi Area in Hilo post-tsunami?” by both Dr. Walt Dudley and Cindi Preller.
This event is free to attend. There will be small tapas and refreshments available.
RSVP Here : link
or scan this qr code with your phone

These museum events are in large part thanks to the Edmund C. Olsen Trust No. 2’s philanthropic matching initiative, and for a limited time, donations to the Pacific Tsunami Museum’s 30th Anniversary Fund will be TRIPLED, turning your $5 donation into a $15 donation.

First Saturday at the Pacific Tsunami Museum
2024-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Free Entry to all Kama’aina Residents
Live Music from Kanoa Wong from 12-1
More details TBA

Astro Day at the Prince Kuhio Mall
2024-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Prince Kuhio Mall, 111 Puainako St, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Members of the Pacific Tsunami Museum Team will be here!

Keiki Education Day & New Exhibit Piece
2024-04-27 10:00 - 16:30 UTC | HI
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 the Tsunami, presented by Cindi Preller. Audience Recommendation : Grade 3 and up
1pm: Tsunami Preparedness Through Kilo, presented by Dr. Roxane Keliikipikaneokolohaka. Audience Recommendation: All Ages
3pm: Engine #121 New Exhibit Piece, presented by Ethan Collyer. Audience Recommendation: All Ages

Activities Include and run all day:

Make- Take : Wave in a Bottle
Find out if you live in a Tsunami Zone
Earthquake Simulator

Story Book Reading with Docent Dian (until 1pm)

Scavenger Hunt (with snack prizes!)

Speaker Information:
Cindi Preller is the Pacific Tsunami Museum’s director and one of the Scientists on Duty.
Dr. Roxane Keliikipikaneokolohaka is a part of the Tsunami Museum’s Ohana and Board. Dr. Keliikipikaneokolohaka was born and raised in Waiakea, Hilo, Hawai’i and has been an educator in various contexts for over 20 years – including being the creator of the oil or chant for the Pacific Tsunami Museum.
Ethan Collyer is the Pacific Tsunami Museum’s Floor Manager and Archivist.

Photo Scanning Day - Every Sunday in April from 10am -12
2024-04-14 10:00 - 2024-04-29 12:00 UTC | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
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 PTMs photographic record of our community. Loose, unframed photos up to 11×17 inches can be scanned, limit 5 per person, please!
Days: April 7, 14, 21, 28

Tsunami Talk Series - Dr. Alison Thompson
2024-04-11 17:15 - 19:00 UTC | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
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 (TWV), which has grown into a global network of over 30,000 volunteers. Following the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, she co-founded a Community Tsunami Early-warning disaster Center and a children’s learning museum in Sri Lanka. Alison has worked with diverse communities worldwide, from indigenous tribes in Colombia to victims of wildfires in Maui. She will be giving a presentation at the Pacific Tsunami Museum on April 11th, with limited seating available.
RSVP Here : link

First Saturday - April 6th - Special Appearance by Illustrator Tammy Yee *EARLY ENTRY*
2024-04-06 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
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, and wrote and illustrated spooky stories her teachers politely read. Having children rekindled her love for picture books, so in 1994 she exchanged her stethoscope for a paintbrush and she’s been writing and illustrating ever since. In 2022, she was inducted into Children’s Literature of Hawaii’s (CLH) Hall of Fame.
Tammy Yee 📘🎨 will be available for book signing and talk story from 10am – Noon. You can visit her website here

Copies of “The Tsunami Quilt” will be available for purchase in the PTM Gift Shop.
PTM’s Docent Dian will be hosting two Keiki Story Time Sessions with “The Tsunami Quilt” book and more!

Enjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong, performing live at noon.
Don’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education.
IMPORTANT NOTICE :
The Merrie Monarch Parade starts at 10am, with a section of the route passing directly in front of the Pacific Tsunami Museum.
To ensure convenient parking, we highly recommend arriving early in the morning.

Non-Kama’āina members will have to pay regular admission price.

For questions call (808) 935-0926 or email admin@tsunami.org

Tsunami Talk Series - April Fools Day Tsunami @Pahoa Public Library
2024-04-01 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | Pahoa Public Library, 15-3070 Pahoa Kalapana Rd,, Pāhoa, HI, 96778, United States
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 Museum’s 30th Anniversary Tsunami Talk Series, commemorating three decades of educating and raising awareness about tsunami preparedness and resilience here at the Pacific Tsunami Museum
Program is suitable for age 13 and over. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required.
Doors Open : 5:00pm
Talk Starts: 5:10pm

Celebrate Tsunami Awareness Month at the Pacific Tsunami Museum
2024-04-01 10:00 - 2024-04-30 16:30 UTC | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Celebrate Tsunami Awareness Month at the Pacific Tsunami Museum
Upcoming Events
Monday, April 1st – Free Public Talk by Dr. Walt Dudley at Pahoa Public Library. Talk topic will be the 1946 April Fools Day Tsunami.
Saturday, April 6th – Book signing appearance by Tammy Yee, illustrator of Tsunami Quilt book and the Baby Honu; accompliced by book reading by Docent Dian; free entry to Kama’aina (Hawaii Residents)
Thursday, April 11th – 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 (TWV), which has grown into a global network of over 30,000 volunteers. Following the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, she co-founded a Community Tsunami Early-warning disaster Center and a children’s learning museum in Sri Lanka. Alison has worked with diverse communities worldwide, from indigenous tribes in Colombia to victims of wildfires in Maui. She will be giving a presentation at the Pacific Tsunami Museum on April 11th, with limited seating available. RSVP Here : link
Saturday, April 27th– Celebrate Tsunami Awareness Month with Closing Ceremony. All are invited to a Presentation by Dr. Roxane Keliikipikaneokolohaka. Dr. Keliikipikaneokolohaka was born and raised in Waiakea, Hilo, Hawai’i and has been an educator in various contexts for over 20 years – including being the creator of the oil or chant for the Pacific Tsunami Museum.
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 PTMs photographic record of our community. Loose, unframed photos up to 11×17 inches can be scanned, limit 5 per person, please!”
More details to be announced. Any questions – please direct them to admin@tsunami.org. Mahalo nui loa

Closed - Easter Sunday
2024-03-31 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
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The Pacific Tsunami Museum will be CLOSED on
Sunday, March 31, 2024
also known as Easter Sunday

30th Anniversary Tsunami Talk Series - 1964 Great Alaska Quake
2024-03-30 16:30 - 18:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
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 Quake and the questions “Why didn’t this Earthquake impact Hawaii more?” Discover the stories behind this seismic event and its lasting implications for coastal communities.
RSVP before March 28th to receive a FREE Ticket – Click here
Ticket increase to $5 day of, except for PTM Members!

Doors open at 4:30 PM, and the talk begins at 5:00 PM and will run approximately for 1 hour.
Graphic images may be shown, but warned ahead of time.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of our special anniversary series.

Detailed information about the event below
The 1964 Good Friday Alaska earthquake, one of the most powerful recorded in North American history, struck on March 27, 1964. With a magnitude of 9.2, it remains the second-largest earthquake ever recorded worldwide. The quake triggered a devastating tsunami that caused widespread destruction along the Alaskan coastline and beyond, reaching as far as California and Hawaii. The disaster claimed over 100 lives and caused extensive damage to infrastructure, highlighting the profound impact of seismic events on coastal communities.
Speaker Information
Cindi Preller, Executive Director at the Pacific Tsunami Museum, will give a detailed talk with highlights of the science behind the disaster, survival stories and recovery. She will also address the question “Why didn’t this earthquake impact the Hawaiian Island more?
With a wealth of experience in tsunami awareness and education, Cindi has held significant roles including Senior Duty Scientist at the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she monitored tsunamigenic earthquakes globally. Previously, she served as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the International Tsunami Information Center and Tsunami Program Manager for the National Weather Service’s Alaska Region. Cindi’s expertise extends to national committees and advisory boards, and she is a sought-after speaker internationally. With a background in geology, physics, and education, Cindi brings a unique blend of knowledge and passion to her role.

Free Admission for Alaska Residents on Good Friday Earthquake
2024-03-27 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | HI
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

Free Admission for Japan Citizens on March 11, 2024
2024-03-11 | HI
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

Youth Art Series Activity and Exhibition Day with Museum Square!
2024-03-09 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
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 more!
The event aims to get keiki and their families out in Downtown to check out the Young At Art satellite locations, explore the Kalākaua Park installation, celebrate Youth Art Month and support local small businesses.
Participating Businesses:
Big Island Climbing – Discount & Giveaways
Big Island Bookbuyers – Discount
Crazy Beautiful – Giveaways
Cronies Bar & Grill – Art Activity
East Hawai‘i Cultural Center – Art Activity
Hawai‘i Science & Tech Museum – Entertainment
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center- Art Activity
Pacific Tsunami Museum – Art Activity (admission fee still applies)
RK Woods – Giveaways

** POSTPONED** Free First Saturday with Women in STEAM Panel
2024-03-02 14:00 - 16:30 UTC | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
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 – 12pm: Enjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong, performing live at noon. It’s the perfect backdrop for a day of exploration and learning.
Interested in exploring the world of women in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)?
Join us at the Pacific Tsunami Museum for an engaging discussion panel featuring four local panelist who excel in these fields. Gain insights into their academic and career journeys and discover volunteer opportunities within your museum, science, and arts communities.
Panelists start at 2:00 PM 📍
Whether you’re a student seeking inspiration, a professional looking to connect, or simply curious about the intersections of creativity and innovation, this event is for you!

Don’t miss out on our ‘Ohana Membership Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a year-long family membership, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education.

Regular admission applies to non-Hawaii state residents

for questions call (808) 935-0926 or email admin@tsunami.org

First Saturday - March 2nd Scavenger Hunt at the Museum!
2024-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
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 Pacific Tsunami Museum!
It is a NEW and IMPROVED Scavenger Hunt!
Scavenger hunt reading level is around 3rd grade!
🎶 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 a year-long family membership, offering endless opportunities for discovery and education.

Non-Kama’āina members will have to pay regular admission price.

For questions call (808) 935-0926 or email admin@tsunami.org

Youth Art Series Exhibition
2024-03-02 - 2024-03-29 | HI
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 K-12 students on Hawai’i Island in all public, charter, and private schools, as well as home-schooled students.
Young At Art is a community-based art experience. 221 artworks will be showcased at 20 locations around the island, aiming to bring more visibility to Youth Art Month (March) and the importance of arts education in schools. The exhibit will be on view at multiple locations across Hawai‘i Island. Locations include small businesses, public libraries, County facilities and more.
The Pacific Tsunami Museum was choose as one of the locations!
Made possible with support from the 2024 County of Hawai‘i Waiwai grant program.
Additional program and exhibition locations will be available March 2nd.
