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Pacific Tsunami Museum

Pacific Tsunami Museum is a natural history & natural science museum in Hilo, Hawaii. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Pacific Tsunami Museum?

The Pacific Tsunami Museum is a museum in Hilo, Hawaii dedicated to the history of the April 1, 1946 Pacific tsunami and the May 23, 1960 Chilean tsunami which devastated much of the east coast of the Big Island, especially Hilo. The museum also has a mission to educate people in general about tsunamis, including the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. It is located at 130 Kamehameha Avenue, at the intersection of Kamehameha and Kalakaua in downtown Hilo.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Pacific Tsunami Museum
Type
Natural History & Natural Science Museum
City
Hilo
State
Hawaii
IMLS Museum ID
8401500156
Coordinates
19.72664, -155.08690
What kind of museum is Pacific Tsunami Museum?

Pacific Tsunami Museum is classified as a natural history & natural science museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more natural history & natural science museums →

Where is Pacific Tsunami Museum located?

Pacific Tsunami Museum is located in Hilo, Hawaii at approximately 19.72664, -155.08690. See the map above.

Does Pacific Tsunami Museum have a website?

The IMLS record for Pacific Tsunami Museum does not list a website.

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