Current Special Exhibits

“ great gallery, to be commended!!! ”

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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. ”

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from Waiakea

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

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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. ”

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from British Columbia

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

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from San Jose, CA

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

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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 ”

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from San Francisco, CA

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

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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! ”

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from Ontario, CA

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

Visitor

O'ahu, HI

“ GREAT DISPLAYS AND HISTORICAL INFO! ”

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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. ”

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from Provo, Utah

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

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from Hebron, CT

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

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from Provo, Utah

“ Such a wonderful Experience!!! ”

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from Mililani, HI

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

Visitor

from Tallahassee, Fl

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

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from Canada

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

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from British Columbia

“ The highlight of our trip. ”

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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. ”

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from Australia

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

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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! ”

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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! ”

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from New Jersey

“ Such a gem and wonderful piece of history. ”

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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!!! ”

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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. ”

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from New Mexico

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

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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. ”

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from Hilo

“ "Lyman House" wonderful. ”

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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. ”

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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. ”

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from New Zealand

“ Maika'i nani nō. ”

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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