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Planetarium and Science Museum
Hilo
"Signature planetarium show"(4 Tips)
"perfect place to marvel at the night sky and the achievements"(2 Tips)
"Japanese buffet confusing."(2 Tips)
"Lots of hands on interactive exhibits."(2 Tips)
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- Jetset ExtraSeptember 12, 2014Run by the University of Hawaii at Hilo, ‘Imiloa is a perfect place to marvel at the achievements of Polynesian explorers whose bravery & thirst for discovery put European explorers to shame. Read more
Casey AndersonNovember 1, 2018Stroll the museum to learn about the connection between the stars and the Hawaiian culture, and the technology in the world-class telescopes on Mauna Kea. Catch a planetarium show. Great for kids.
Melinda McCulloughFebruary 4, 2017The Led Zeppelin show was very interesting! It's what I imagine a bad LSD trip would have been like! The 3D effects are so good that you get dizzy or flinch at times! Well worth the $10 ticket!
- Jetset ExtraApril 2, 2015Run by the University of Hawaii at Hilo, ‘Imiloa is a perfect place to marvel at the night sky and the achievements of those Polynesian explorers whose bravery & ingenuity put the Europeans to shame. Read more
eric bornemannMay 29, 2023Nice science museum for kids with a good planetarium show. Perfect activity on a rainy day on the big island.- Visit website before visiting the center and study the Hawaiian Word of the Day. Recite it to the associates at the front desk and redeem $2 off adult admission.
- Brian DuncanFebruary 21, 2015Movies are great. Night sky orientation good. Japanese buffet confusing.
- Signature planetarium show, Maunakea: Between Earth and Sky is at 1PM daily, Tuesday - Sunday.
- Open Tuesday thru Sunday 9AM-5PM (save Christmas & New Year's Day).
- Dot YeeJune 19, 2012Admission includes a planetarium show (45 minutes). Kids show only on Saturdays. Lots of hands on interactive exhibits.
Aimee AultMay 1, 2018Did not appreciate that the barista would not reduce the temperature in the sex cauldron. My grandchild had first degree burns. Guard would not greet our service iguana. Rude.
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Imiloa Astronomy Center
600 Imiloa Pl (Nowelo)
Hilo, HI 96720
United States
Hilo, HI 96720
United States
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i is a cultural science center located on the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo campus.with interactive exhibits, 3D full dome planetarium, native landscape, programs and events
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu, Sat–Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Fri
- 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
(808) 969-9703
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