Pacific Tsunami Museum

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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 - 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

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

Learn more about Membership and join today

Admission
FREE for active members
RSVPs are encouraged

RSVP

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!

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.

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

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

Workshop - History & Science Keiki Adventure Day with Keiki Labs!
2024-10-02 10:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Program Type: 1 Day Workshop
Location: Pacific Tsunami Museum
Enrollment Fee: $150 (no discounts available at this time)
Age Group: 6-12 years (Drop-Off)
Deadline to Register: Tuesday, October 2nd, by 11:30 AM
Take Home: Participants will take home their crafted Big
Island map and a packet of volcano powder to recreate
the eruptions.
Program Description:While your children embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and creativity at the Pacific Tsunami Museum with Keiki Labs, parents can enjoy their own delightful day exploring the beauty and charm of Hilo, Hawaii. It’s a win-win for everyone!
What to Expect:
Craft Your Own Big Island – Learn about Hawaii’s volcanic history and agriculture while making your own Big Island map using air clay. This activity beautifully connects real volcanic phenomena with fun science reactions.
Fizzy Volcanoes & Sweet Eruptions – Dive into the world of acid-base reactions. Formulate your own fizzy volcano powder and feel the cool sensations as you taste sweet eruptions!
Carbon Dioxide Magic – Generate Carbon Dioxide, capture it in a balloon, and use it to extinguish a candle. Science has never been this fun!
A Guided Tour of Pacific Tsunami Museum (PTM) – Meet Cindi, the president of the PTM for insightful stories.

for questions email info@keikilabs.com or call 808-202-2889

Register Here

First Saturday - October 5th
2024-10-05 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 for adults).

Hawaii Keiki Museum will be visiting the Pacific Tsunami Museum with activities and information for families. Very exciting!
Enjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong, performing live at noon.
Keiki and Adult facepainting by Rachel Sanchez
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:
November 2nd
December 7th

Fall Break Workshop - History & Science Keiki Adventure Day with Keiki Labs!
2024-10-09 09:30 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Program Type: 1 Day Workshop
Date: Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
Time: 9:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Pacific Tsunami Museum
Enrollment Fee: $60 (no discounts available at this time)
Age Group: 6-12 years (Drop-Off)
Deadline to Register: Tuesday, October 8th, by 11:30 AM
Take Home: Participants will take home their crafted Big Island map and a packet of volcano powder to recreate the eruptions.
Program Description: Fall Break Workshop, join Keiki Labs at the Pacific Tsunami Museum, where keiki will learn about island formation, dive into volcanoes, enjoy fun with edible lava, and uncover Hilo’s history!
What to Expect:
Craft Your Own Big Island – Learn about Hawaii’s volcanic history and agriculture while making your own Big Island map using air clay. This activity beautifully connects real volcanic phenomena with fun science reactions.
Fizzy Volcanoes & Sweet Eruptions – Dive into the world of acid-base reactions. Formulate your own fizzy volcano powder and feel the cool sensations as you taste sweet eruptions!
A Guided Tour of Pacific Tsunami Museum (PTM) – Meet Cindi, the president of the PTM for insightful stories.
BYOL – Bring your own Lunch!

for questions email info@keikilabs.com or call 808-202-2889

Register Here

Museum Square: Spooky Square 2024
2024-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | HI
The Downtown Hilo Museum Square presents: Spooky Square!
A FREE family-friendly trick-or-treat event
Saturday, October 26th, 2:00-4:00 PM
The Downtown Hilo Museum Square presents Spooky Square 2024! The Museum Square has partnered with businesses around the block for a free family-friendly trick-or-treat event. Put on your costumes, and spend the afternoon exploring Downtown Hilo and collecting tricks or treats. Happy Halloween!
More participating businesses coming soon!…

East Hawai‘i Cultural Center

Hawai‘i Science and Technology Museum

Mokupāpapa Discovery Center

Pacific Tsunami Museum

Big Island Bookbuyers

Big Island Climbing

Crazy Beautiful

RK Woods

Día de Los Muertos Fundraiser Party
2024-11-01 18:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Kaikodo Ballroom, 64 Keawe St, Hilo, Hi 96720, 64 Keawe St, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
You are invited to celebrate life with a party!

The Pacific Tsunami Museum cordially invites you to celebrate Black and White Night at our Día de los Muertos: Honor the Ancestors Party! Join us for a festive Day of the Dead celebration in remembrance of our departed loved ones and rejoice in life’s splendor with your fellow partygoers.
Guests are treated to an unforgettable evening of delicious culinary treats pairing with themed cocktails from Hilo’s favorite spot, The Temple Bar. Dress to impress, and dance your way into the evening with live music from Jazz Mele and performance from UH Hilo Dance Club!

Ticket Prices
Museum Member Price – $100
Non-Member Price – $120
At the Door Price – $150
Proceeds support the Pacific Tsunami Museum, the Science and Technology Museum, East Hawaii Cultural Center, and Mokupāpapa Discovery Center

Must be 21 years or older to attend.
For sponsorship information, contact admin@tsunami.org
By attending this event, you consent to the use of your image or likeness by the Pacific Tsunami Museum and the photographer for all purposes.

OUR PARTNERS

Temple Bar, Science and Technology Museum, East Hawaii Cultural Center & Mokupāpapa Discovery Center

Friday, November 1, 2024, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Kaikodo Ballroom
Science and Technology Museum
64 Keawe St, Hilo, HI

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Ticket Prices
Museum Member Price – $100
Non-Member Price – $120
At the Door Price – $150

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First Saturday - November 2nd
2024-11-02 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 for adults).
Zero Waste Hawaii will be visiting the Pacific Tsunami Museum with information for Hilo’s reusable wears system.
Kumu Robert Beebe of Lei Hulu O Hilo (Auntie Doreen Henderson’s lineage) will be showcasing his feather lei expertise with a small demo and display.
Interested parties who would like to take classes with him, here is the chance to ask!
Enjoy the melodies of local musician Kanoa Fong, performing live at noon.
Keiki and Adult facepainting by Rachel Sanchez
Kalo & Cream on the steps of the museum!
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 museum@tsunami.org

Upcoming First Saturday dates:
December 7th
January 4th

Museum Closed - Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 | HI
The Pacific Tsunami Museum will be closed on Thursday, November 28 in observation of Thanksgiving.
We will re-open Friday, November 29, 2024 with normal hours.

First Saturday - December 7th
2024-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 (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.
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.

More details to be announced closer to the date.

Human Wave: A Tsunami Awareness Campaign
2024-12-14 10:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | HI
Imagine Being Part of Something Amazing…
Picture this: a sea of blue-clad community members flowing through downtown Hilo, creating a moving wave of awareness! We’re introducing something completely new – the Human Wave: a Tsunami Awareness Campaign . This isn’t your typical awareness campaign – it’s an interactive, dynamic movement where YOU become part of the message.

What’s The Human Wave?
Think flash mob meets community outreach! As a large group 50+ members, we will be going door-to-door as one blue human wave through downtown Hilo. We will be creating an unforgettable visual symbol of tsunami awareness while connecting with our community. Whether you’re outgoing or shy, there’s a perfect spot for you in our wave – from sharing information to simply being part of this moving mob.

Why This Matters
It’s been almost 40 years since Hawaii’s last deadly tsunami, but our mission remains crucial: no one should ever again die in Hawaii due to a tsunami. As Hilo’s most tsunami-impacted area in the islands, we must ensure our growing community stays informed and prepared.

Dress Code: Ride the Blue Wave!
Join our ocean of blue! Wear your favorite blue outfit or rock a Pacific Tsunami Museum shirt
(available at the museum with a special 20% event discount). From navy to azure, any shade
of blue works - the more blue, the better!

OUR PARTNERS

Museum Square: East Hawaii Cultural Center, Science and Technology Museum, & Mokupapapa Discovery Center

Day Schedule

Check in Coffee Hour • 10AM – 11AM
Coffee Hour is a pre-event gathering at the Pacific Tsunami Museum. We encourage all volunteers to join for the full hour to enjoy refreshments, welcomes, and to be assigned a “wave.”
Human Tsunami Unleashed • 11AM – 1PM
Volunteers are unleashed in ‘waves’ with a team leader and assigned different blocks to “hit.” Volunteers will be given handouts to hand out.
End at EHCC Holiday Sale • 1PM – 2PM
We gather back together as a group at East Hawaii Cultural Center who is having their annual local Holiday Art Sale. Find items from local artists and makers.
Ready to make waves? Join us in this unique community movement!

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Museum Closed - Christmas
2024-12-25 | HI
The Pacific Tsunami Museum will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th in observation of Christmas.
We will re-open Thursday, December 26, 2024 with normal hours.

Museum Closed - New Years Day
2025-01-01 | HI
The Pacific Tsunami Museum will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st in observation of New Years Day.
We will re-open Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 with normal hours.

First Saturday – January 4th
2025-01-04 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 for adults).
January is Volcano Awareness Month!
More details to be released closer to the date.
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 museum@tsunami.org

Upcoming First Saturday dates:
February 1st
March 1st
April 5th – Tsunami Awareness Month
May 3rd
June 7th

First Saturday - February 1st
2025-02-01 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 for adults).
More details to be released closer to the date.
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 museum@tsunami.org

Upcoming First Saturday dates:
March 1st
April 5th – Tsunami Awareness Month
May 3rd
June 7th
July 5th

First Saturday - March 3rd
2025-03-01 10:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | HI
From 10am to 4pm, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required for adults).

More details to be released closer to the date.
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 museum@tsunami.org

Upcoming First Saturday dates:
April 5th – Tsunami Awareness Month
May 3rd
June 7th
July 5th
August 2nd

April is Tsunami Awareness Month
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-30 | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
April is Tsunami Awareness Month!
The Pacific Tsunami Museum is proud to honor Tsunami Awareness Month with education activity, expert talks, and update exhibits.
Stay tuned for more information closer to the month.
For questions, call (808) 935-0926 or email museum@tsunami.org

First Saturday - April 5th
2025-04-05 10:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | HI
From 10am to 4pm, the Pacific Tsunami Museum is thrilled to offer FREE admission for Kama’āina (ID required for adults).
More details to be released closer to the date.
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 museum@tsunami.org

Upcoming First Saturday dates:
May 3rd
June 7th
August 2nd
September 6th
October 4th
