Pacific Tsunami Museum

The Pacific Tsunami Museum in downtown Hilo is dedicated to educating the public about the science and history of tsunamis in the Pacific region. Through compelling exhibits, photographs, and personal accounts, the museum chronicles the devastating 1946 and 1960 tsunamis that struck Hilo, as well as other major events worldwide. Visitors can see a working seismograph, a tsunami wave tank, and memorial displays that honor survivors and victims. The museum also offers safety tips and preparedness information, making it both a historical and educational experience.

Don't miss

• View the interactive tsunami wave tank that demonstrates how waves form and travel.
• Read firsthand survivor stories and see artifacts from the 1946 and 1960 tsunamis.
• Check out the seismograph display and learn how earthquakes trigger tsunamis.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Pacific Tsunami Museum

Cheapest way inBoston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission4.7★ · 2,735 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$36 per personSee dates →Most bookedSalute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona4.7★ · 8,663 travelers~5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$62 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleBest of Oahu: Pearl Harbor, Arizona Memorial and the Polynesian Cultural Center4.6★ · 67 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$271 per personSee dates →