Staff and Trustees

Lyman Museum Staff

All Staff Members can be reached by calling the Museum at 808-935-5021, by email, or using our contact form.

Barbara G. Moir, PhD.
President/Executive Director
Curator of Education & Operations

Curator of Collections, Exhibits, & Facilities

Lynn Elia
Registrar/Collections Manager

Eric Page
Archivist

Darren Lee
Administrative Assistant

Liz Ambrose
Development, Membership & Marketing Associate

Jan Larson, Cindy Lee
General Information, Visitor Services, & Museum Shop

David Hotchkiss
Facilities Assistant

Trustees

Bruce McClure, Chairman
Patricia Engelhard, Vice Chairman
Sam Wallis, Treasurer
Charles “Chuck” Erskine, Secretary
Taylor Cockerham
Paul A. Dahlquist
David De Luz, Jr.
Gerald De Mello
Richard Henderson
Richard “Ritchie” Henderson II
Myron Isherwood
Warren Lee
Debra Lewis
Keith Marrack
James McCully
Eileen “Momi” Naughton
Helie Rock
Toby Taniguchi
Herbert Watanabe
Andrew Wilson
Jennifer Zelko-Schlueter

Honorary Trustees

Kathy Richardson
Patricia Saigo
Tina Whitmarsh

“ great gallery, to be commended!!! ”

Visitor

from Massachusetts

“ Wonderful to learn the history of this place! ”

Visitor

from California

“ Filled with lots of exhibits for learning for big and little people. Our home school field trip was so fun. the gift store had a lot of Hawaiian gifts. ”

Visitor

from Waiakea

“ Wonderful and beautifully displayed exhibits. Very interesting tour_ very engaging guide. ”

Visitor

from Australia

“ When we were looking for things to do this place came up. I have been excited to visit ever since and I am excited to return someday in the near future. ”

Visitor

from Kansas

“ So well done for all to understand such a joyous place. ”

Visitor

from British Columbia

“ Best $10, 1 1/3 hour history lesson ever. Thank you so much. ”

Visitor

from San Jose, CA

“ Wonderful exhibits. thanks for your histories preservation work! ”

Visitor

from Eugene, OR

“ So glad we found out about this place was wonderful to take in the history and looking forward to see more on next visit ”

Visitor

from Derby, Kansas

“ fascinating history and exhibits ”

Visitor

from San Francisco, CA

“ This is a wonderful, small museum! so well organized with perfect explanations- just the right amount of detail. ”

Visitor

from Colorado

“ Fantastic docent tour of Lyman House. A most thoughtful curatorship of Earth Heritage, Volcanoes, and Habitats displays. Informative and interactive - appropriate for wide range of audience ages. Nice job! ”

Visitor

from Ontario, CA

“ Thank you for teaching us so much about the Hawaiian islands. ”

Visitor

O'ahu, HI

“ GREAT DISPLAYS AND HISTORICAL INFO! ”

Visitor

from Harbor, WA

“ Wonderful to learn the History of this place. ”

Visitor

from Chico, CA

“ Very nice to see all these things. Thank you. ”

Visitor

from Finland, Espoo

“ Beautiful gems and interesting facts and artifacts. ”

Visitor

from Provo, Utah

“ Fun & educational! Loved the combination of nature and history. ”

Visitor

from Hebron, CT

“ Super fun, you learn a lot, and there are so many amazing gems! ”

Visitor

from Provo, Utah

“ Such a wonderful Experience!!! ”

Visitor

from Mililani, HI

“ EXCELLENT TOUR! A WEALTH OF HISTORY AND DETAIL. ”

Visitor

from Tallahassee, Fl

“ Wonderful museum... interesting displays with lots of information. ”

Visitor

from Canada

“ Learned a lot about the history of the Islands. ”

Visitor

from British Columbia

“ The highlight of our trip. ”

Visitor

from California

“ Mahalo Nui! We appreciated the tour with our Curation Nation Class. ”

Visitor

from Kea'au, HI

“ Amazing museum! Beautiful and extensive collection of shells and rocks, very knowledgeable and information, mission house tour! Mahalo... ”

Visitor

from WA

“ Absolutely world class! This museum and tour was the highlight of our visit here! ”

Visitor

Canada

“ Outstanding exhibits. The gem collection compares very favorably with the Denver Nature & Science Coors Collection_ a world class exhibit. A definite place to stop in Hilo. ”

Visitor

from Boulder, CO

“ Outstanding exhibits. The gem collection compares very favorably with the Denver Nature & Science Coors Collection_ a world class exhibit. A definite place to stop in Hilo. ”

Visitor

from Boulder, CO

“ What a treasure! A great museum. ”

Visitor

from Canada

“ One of the finest display of minerals and their geometric crystalline shapes I've seen in one place. I taught Earth Science for 31 yrs. ”

Visitor

from Oregon

“ Excellent educational place for kids. Thank you. ”

Visitor

from China

“ Very well organized mineral collection that provides subtle information on mineral shapes, beautiful minerals, and possible uses (carvings). ”

Visitor

from Philadelphia

“ We enjoyed the lovely and informative museum visit. ”

Visitor

from Annapolis, MD

“ An outstanding experience! ”

Visitor

from Florida

“ As a biologist and lover of nature, this museum is outstanding! I am so glad I visited, Great for all! ”

Visitor

from Saint Louis

“ Fascinating! Thank you for preserving and sharing this history! Aloha ”

Visitor

from California

“ Terrific museum. Especially the mineral collection. ”

Visitor

from Ridgefield, WA

“ Beginning of an informational and inspirational tour! ”

Visitor

from Nome Alaska

“ Great information on the history of Hawaii and the Lyman Family. ”

Visitor

from Washington

“ A very well organized museum. ”

Visitor

from Australia

“ We especially loved the extensive shell collection from around the world! ”

Visitor

Seattle, Washington

“ This was our favorite museum in Hawaii... The house tour is a must. ”

Visitor

from Minneapolis

“ A beautiful museum with excellent exhibits. Thank you so much! ”

Visitor

from Hillsboro, OR

“ What a gem of a museum and Mission House... Obviously collected and maintained with loving care!!! Mahalo. ”

Visitor

from Seattle, WA

“ We love this space! Especially the geodes, natural history exhibit, and Korean. ”

Visitor

from Portland, OR

“ The museum exhibits are much more of a scientific nature than I expected and learned a lot from. Thank you. ”

Visitor

from Fall River, MA

“ Very interesting exhibits, enjoyed Korean Grandfathers house, immigration and minerals. ”

Visitor

from New York

“ Really interesting visit of the house, good displays and thank you for the welcome! ”

Visitor

from Canada

“ So interesting to learn more about Hawaii's past! ”

Visitor

from New Jersey

“ Such a gem and wonderful piece of history. ”

Visitor

from Hilo, HI

“ Awesome Collection! This building holds so much mana (power). ”

Visitor

from Maui, HI

“ Such an interesting and informing museum! ”

Visitor

from Virginia

“ Beyond expectations!!! ”

Visitor

from Canada

“ A whole education about the islands and it's human history in a few hours. ”

Visitor

from Washington

“ First rate - have seen bigger but never better. Contains materials professionally identified yet understandable and accessible. ”

Visitor

from Oahu, Hawaii

“ Very interesting, we enjoyed it very much. ”

Visitor

from Nevada

“ Have been to world famous museums that were not as clear as to a variety of information you have provided - to learn the basics, volcanoes, shells, rocks, etc. must be wonderful for our children. ”

Visitor

from Texas

“ Wonderful Mission House tour! Charming, knowledgeable guide. ”

Visitor

from New Mexico

“ Fascinating/Bruce's tour of the Mission House was Fantastic! ”

Visitor

from Kaneohe, Hawaii

“ Awesome Exhibit, Wonderful minerals/crystals. ”

Visitor

from Wisconsin

“ Well presented, excellent displays and dioramas with clear, concise labels. ”

Visitor

from Canada

“ Mahalo for all your research and creativity in displaying such valuable information of Hawai'i history. ”

Visitor

from Illinois

“ A wonderful museum!!! We're so happy to have finally visited here!!! ”

Visitor

from Oregon

“ Wonderful tour with Pat. Excellent museum experience. Early Hawaiian display was a revelation. ”

Visitor

from California

“ Wow, what a fabulous collection & good interpretation. Mahalo!! ”

Visitor

from Alaska

“ Great museum...we loved every part especially the minerals. ”

Visitor

from Califorina

“ Well-chosen exhibits with thoughtful explanation. An enjoyable afternoon. ”

Visitor

from Missouri

“ Love having both a history of the land and a history of the people in one place! Lovely place!! ”

Visitor

from Massachusetts

“ As good if not better than the Bishop Museum. ”

Visitor

from Kona

“ Remarkable exhibits and interesting history! ”

Visitor

from Australia

“ Excellent. Good memory. ”

Visitor

from Hilo

“ "Lyman House" wonderful. ”

Visitor

from Pennsylvania

“ Beautiful, informative, I'm touched! Great exhibits. Korean house was something. ”

Visitor

from Colorado

“ Wonderful Artifacts and so much to see. ”

Visitor

from California

“ A wealth of Culture!!! Thank you! ”

Visitor

from California

“ We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, and especially the rock and minerals collection. ”

Visitor

from Oregon

“ I am so impressed with the Japanese history in Hilo. Thank you. ”

Visitor

from Japan

“ The most beautiful museum! So well designed and easy to interpret, wonderful! ”

Visitor

from Australia

“ A very well-presented and comprehensive collection of Hawaiian history and geology. ”

Visitor

from New Zealand

“ Maika'i nani nō. ”

Visitor

from Moloka'i

“ Fascinating - learnt more about lava here than anywhere else! Dioramas and zones in Earth Heritage are wonderful! ”

Visitor

from Canada

“ Most impacting. Should leave us better people on walking out. Mahalo nui! ”

Visitor

from Kailua-Kona

“ Thank you for preserving such a variety of historic treasures, I loved every exhibit." ”

Visitor

from Missouri

“ So cool! Learned a lot about how Hawai'i formed and I thought the wildlife section was fascinating! ”

Visitor

from Michigan

“ Best place I've been in Hawai'i, love the history! ”

Visitor

from Iowa

“ This is a great museum! I loved the Grandfather's House and naturalist collections, thank you! ”

Visitor

from Czech Republic

“ Awesome to experience this place! ”

Visitor

from Honolulu

“ Fabulous! Great diversity in a small package. ”

Visitor

from Canada

“ Tour Guide was wonderful and energetic! ”

Visitor

from California

“ Very, very interesting tour. Thanks for all the details you shared with us. Cheers! ”

Visitor

from Austria

“ We loved this museum! ”

Visitor

from Oklahoma