Museum
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
38 locals recommend,
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Kahealani
September 4, 2017
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center was opened in 2003 to interpret the natural science, culture and history of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and surrounding marine environment. It has a 3,500 gallon saltwater aquarium, interactive educational exhibits, life-size models of wildlife found in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, artwork inspired by those islands and Hawaiian culture, and many interpretive panels in both Hawaiian and English.
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center was opened in 2003 to interpret the natural science, culture and history of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and surrounding marine environment. It has a 3,500 gallon saltwater aquarium, interactive educational exhibits, life-size models of wildlife found in the Northwes…
Elisa
May 4, 2014
Lots of information on marine life and Hawaiian archipelago. Another walking distance attraction, right on downtown Hilo.
Berndt And Dan
June 20, 2022
Learn about the non-human inhabited Hawaiian Islands in this free downtown museum dedicated to Hawaiʻi's Remote Coral Reefs.
Emily
March 11, 2018
Free center in downtown Hilo that is dedicated to the Hawaiian reef with an impressive tank of a mock reef filled with endemic and endangered fish,
Ramona
September 14, 2017
Great choice for a rainy Hilo day! Learn about Hawaii's culture, history and marine environments. Center has an aquarium and sailing canoe!
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Location
76 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI