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The Pacific Tsunami Museum is dedicated to the Pacific tsunami of 1946 and the Chilean tsunami of 1960, both of which devastated much of Hilo and the eastern coastline of Hawaii. Established to educate visitors about tsunamis, their causes, and effects, the small museum features a variety of interactive multimedia displays, including short videos, stories, and photographs as well as a re-creation of an early tsunami warning system. Docents and tsunami survivors work at the museum as guides and share their stories and experiences with visitors while leading them through the displays. The Pacific Tsunami Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday.
130 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, Phone: 808-935-0926,
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