First Saturday - April 5th
2025-04-05 10:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Honolulu)
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

First Saturday - May 3rd
2025-05-03 10:00 - 16:00 | 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:
May 3rd
June 7th
July 5th
August 2nd
September 6th
October 4th

First Saturday - June 7th
2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00
WORLD OCEANS DAY at the Pacific Tsunami Museum!
Join us THIS SATURDAY, June 7th (10am – 2pm) for:

FREE admission for Hawaiʻi residents
Live music by Kanoa Fong
Face painting & activities for the whole family
NEW kid-friendly summer talk series at NOON!

Learn tsunami warning signs and Hawaiʻi’s tsunami history in a fun, family-friendly setting.

June 23rd: Hawai'i Island United Way 2025 Public Annual Meeting
2025-06-23 16:00 - 18:00
Monday, June 23rd, 2025 | 4:00pm – 6:00pm
FREE ENTRY – Open to the public
The Pacific Tsunami Museum is excited to host the Hawaiʻi Island United Way’s 2025 Public Annual Meeting at our historic bayfront location.
What to Expect:

Review of United Way’s 2024-2025 successes and challenges
Meet new HIUW staff and welcome new board leadership
Learn about their strategic focus and volunteer opportunities
Network with local nonprofit partners
Special presentation about the Pacific Tsunami Museum Revitalization Plan
Drinks, pupus, and great company!

Perfect opportunity to:

Connect with the nonprofit community
Learn about our museum’s exciting future plans
Support community collaboration and partnership

Location: Pacific Tsunami Museum
130 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720

July 5th: First Saturday at the Museum
2025-07-05 10:00 - 16:00
Join us for First Saturday at the Museum on July 5th, 10am-2pm!
FREE admission for all Hawaiʻi residents (ID required for adults)
Live music, activities, and family-friendly programming
This month we’re excited to offer:

Interactive exhibits and docent-led tours
Special activities for keiki
Live music

Regular admission applies for non-residents.
Questions? Call (808) 935-0926 or email museum@tsunami.org
Mark Your Calendars – Upcoming First Saturdays:
August 2nd | September 6th | October 4th | November 1st | December 6th

August 16th: Evacuate and Educate - The July Tsunami
2025-08-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
Event Summary
Join the Pacific Tsunami Museum for a community discussion about the July 29th tsunami warning that sparked questions and piqued interest in tsunami science across Hawaiʻi.
PTM is committed to serving as a vital tsunami education resource for Hawaiʻi, especially when our community needs reliable, scientific information the most.
Can’t make it in person? Join us on Zoom:
🔗 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71837888955?pwd=[REDACTED]
Full Event Description
The tsunami warning on Tuesday, July 29th generated enthusiastic community interest – so much so that our website experienced overwhelming traffic as people sought immediate information!
Now it’s time to transform that experience into a deeper understanding.
This brown bag lunch discussion brings together tsunami science experts to provide clear, practical answers to the questions raised by our recent experience. Whether you’re curious about the science behind tsunami warnings or want practical preparedness strategies, all questions are welcome.
Topics we’ll explore:
– How scientists observed and analyzed incoming data after the earthquake occurred
– The key differences between Tsunami Warning, Advisory, and Watch alerts
– Why earthquake depth and location matter for tsunami risk assessment
– Practical preparedness strategies for individuals and communities
– Understanding how energy travels through the ocean after tsunamigenic earthquakes
– The science behind wave behavior and coastal impact predictions
Interactive Format: We’re assembling tsunami science expertise to encourage questions throughout the session. Submit questions in advance HERE or bring them to the discussion.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Pacific Tsunami Museum, 130 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo
Cost: FREE (part of our weekly Saturday lecture series)
Format: Brown bag lunch welcome | Interactive Q&A encouraged
Questions: Submit in advance HERE, via the QR code on our flyer, or ask during the event
About This Event Series
This town hall is part of PTM’s weekly Saturday lecture series, designed to make tsunami science and preparedness education accessible to our community. As the museum revitalization effort gains momentum, PTM seeks to build conversation around tsunami awareness through timely, relevant community events.
Museum Information
Weekend Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Contact: museum@tsunami.org | 808.935.0926

September 6: First Saturday at the Museum
2025-09-06 10:00 - 14:00
🌊 FIRST SATURDAY IS HERE! 🌊
This Saturday, September 6th • 10am-2pm
📍 FREE for all Hawaiʻi residents!
🔹 11:00am: Learn Nature’s Warning Signs & Hawaiʻi’s Tsunami History
🔹 12:00pm: Live Music by Bert Jackson
Our First Saturday events bring the community together to explore tsunami science, honor our island’s history, and celebrate the stories that connect us all.
See you Saturday!

October 4: First Saturday at the Museum
2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00
🌊 Join us for October’s First Saturday at PTM!
📅 Saturday, October 4 • 10am-2pm
🎟️ FREE admission for Hawai’i residents
🌺 11am: Learn Nature’s Warning Signs & Hawaii’s Tsunami History
🎵 Noon: Live Music by Bert Jackson
Our First Saturday events bring the community together to explore tsunami science, honor our island’s history, and celebrate the stories that connect us all.
🎃 Bring your ‘ohana for a fun day of learning, music, and community!
See you Saturday!

November 29: Remembering Halapē '75
2025-11-29 11:00 - 15:00
Commemorating 50 years since the November 29, 1975, locally-generated tsunami.
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Time: Doors open @ 10:00 AM, Program begins @ 11:00 AM
Location: Pacific Tsunami Museum
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

November 29: Understanding Halapē
2025-11-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
Join PTM’s Executive Director, Cindi Preller, and experts from the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and Pacific Tsunami Warning Center to explore Hawaiʻi’s locally-generated tsunamis and how preparedness saves lives.
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Time: Doors open @ 2:00 PM, Program begins @ 3:00 PM
Location: Mokupāpapa Discovery Center, 76 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
