Mokupāpapa Discovery Center - Hilo, Hawaii

Address: 76 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720.
Phone: 8084984709.
Website: papahanaumokuakea.gov
Specialties: Museum, Natural history museum, Tourist attraction.
Other points of interest: Live performances, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Gender-neutral restroom, Restroom, Restaurant, Family-friendly, Good for kids, On-site parking.
Opinions: This company has 430 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 4.7/5.

📌 Location of Mokupāpapa Discovery Center

☎️8084984709

⏰ Open Hours of Mokupāpapa Discovery Center

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM–4 PM
Thursday: 9 AM–4 PM
Friday: 9 AM–4 PM
Saturday: 9 AM–4 PM
Sunday: Closed

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👍 Reviews of Mokupāpapa Discovery Center

Mokupāpapa Discovery Center - Hilo, Hawaii

Chris B.

4/5

Nice little free museum with a single, excellent large aquarium tank. There isn't much as far as hands on learning. Most of the displays are television sets playing looped recordings. Still, it's free and it has things worth learning. I liked that the displays were all in both Hawaiian and English. Staff wasn't friendly, and didn't say aloha upon entry or exit. Upstairs has a really cool Polynesian ship, but it was closed so the kids couldn't check it out. There was also a neat upcycled art display and a cool looking robotics area, but the robotics was only open Saturdays. If we had paid an entry fee, I would have been disappointed. Since it is free though, it's worth checking out and giving a small donation. Plan on spending about an hour here, unless you come when the robotics center is open.

JAZER

5/5

Great place to educate kids of all ages. I learned new things as well. Great parking around the block and further down if there's nothing close to this location.

Rebecca C.

5/5

They have a big aquarium and a bench is there to sit and watch the various fish swim and play.

Melissa V. P.

5/5

A really lovely museum telling the history, science, and beauty of the over 100 Hawaii Islands that extends to the north.
It's donation only and very insightful to learn of the multiple islands, coral and marine life that can flourish there.
There's also a lot for the kiddos.
60-90 minutes is a good amount of time to visit, longer if the robotics lab is open.
Start your visit with the 20-30 minute long video to understand the conservation efforts and history

Penelope G.

5/5

Nice spot to checkout. Helps bring awareness to the pollution in our seas. Visited the portion of the art part that was done with trash from the ocean. As cool as it is, it’s super sad the dump we have created and put into the waters effecting the ocean life and their lively hood. Thank you for sharing. This is also a free spot to check out.

Beth B.

5/5

Hidden Hilo gem - a must see!
Great 10- minute videos that show the amazing Hawaiian culture partnered with the climate and environment! Plus the map on the wall displaying the atolls connecting all the Hawaiian island area is eye-opening!

E H.

5/5

So much fun for little ones. They have a small, beautiful aquarium for the kids, a ship to play on, a robotics area. We went during the bee event and it was an absolute blast. So much for the kids to see, do and learn and the best part is that its all Free!

Tiffany R.

4/5

The majority of the exhibits are better for kids 6 and older, however, they do have a little activity area that all kids will enjoy. Lots of learning to be done here. Be sure to check both floors. And be ware that some areas may be in use by certain groups. Especially for kids who like to read and/or are good self teachers.
The bathroom was a little smelly though I know that is the fault of visitors and not the staff.