Big Island Vacation Guide 2008 - (Page 42) KIRK AEDER rates the Hilo Railroad (1899-1946) that hauled sugar, provisions and people up and down the rugged coast. Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat-Sun: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 962-6300, www.thetrainmuseum.com HAWAI‘I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK Thomas A. Jaggar Museum Dedicated to the volcanologist, this museum offers cultural and geological displays along with photographs and videos about Hawaiian volcanoes. Daily: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 985-6000, www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/crater rimtour_jaggar.htm Kı lauea Visitor Center ¯ The center has a display of volcanorelated photographs and artifacts. “Born of Fire…Born of the Sea,” a colorful 25minute film about Kılauea is shown on ¯ the hour. Daily: 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., 985-6000, www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/hours.htm HILO ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i Located on a nine-acre campus above the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, the center explores the connections between Hawaiian cultural traditions and the science of astronomy. ‘Imiloa features interactive exhibits, planetarium shows, group tours, a gift shop, café and plenty of events throughout the year. Tue-Sun: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 969-9700, www.imiloahawaii.org Lyman Museum & Mission House The museum’s exhibitions showcase the natural and cultural history of Hawai‘i. The Mission House features the furniture and items used by early missionary families. Mon-Sat: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 935-5021, www.lymanmuseum.org Mokupapapa ¯ The Discovery Center for Hawai‘i’s Remote Coral Reefs offers educational and interactive exhibits, including a 2,500-gallon aquarium. Tue-Sat: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 933-8195, www.hawaiireef.noaa.gov/center Pacific Tsunami Museum The museum provides education about tsunamis and serves as a living memorial to those who lost their lives in past tsumanis. Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 935-0926, www.tsunami.org KONA COAST Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center Located in the Kona International Airport, this facility is dedicated to the memory of Hawai‘i’s first astronaut who died during the Challenger Mission in 1986. There are space-related exhibits and interactive displays. Daily: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed holidays), 329-3441 The Greenwell Store Museum Operated by the Kona Historical Society, this museum is housed in the historic Greenwell Family Store built in 1875. Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 323-3222, www.konahistorical.org/tours/greenwell. shtml Hulihe‘e Palace Formerly a vacation residence for Hawaiian royalty, the museum displays a collection of Hawaiian artifacts and personal memorabilia of Hawaiian royalty. Closed for repairs, Hulihe‘e Palace is scheduled to reopen mid-2008. Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 329-1877, www.daughtersofhawaii.com/huliheepalace/ WAIMEA Parker Ranch Museum & Historic Homes The museum, located in the Parker Ranch Visitor Center, displays photos of the ranch and Hawaiian royalty, as well as a collection of preserved antiques. Tour the two Historic Homes to learn more about John Parker and his Hawai‘i cattle kingdom. Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Museum), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Historic Homes), 885-7655, www.parkerranch.com Pu‘ukohola Heiau, Kawaihae ¯ Kaloko-Honokohau ¯ National Historical Park This park is the site of an ancient Hawaiian settlement. It contains portions of four different ahupua‘a (traditional ocean to mountain land divisions). The 1,160-acre park was established in 1978 to preserve the ancient ki‘i pohaku ¯ (petroglyphs), kahua (housing platforms), holua (stone slide) and heiau (place of wor¯ ship). Daily: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Visitor Center), 329-6881, www.nps.gov/kaho Pu‘ukohola Heiau ¯ National Historical Park With the help of both chiefs and commoners, Kamehameha I built this place of worship sometime around 1790. Kamehameha I dedicated the site to the war god Ku ¯ ‘ilimoku before setting out to ¯ka conquer the neighbor islands. It worked, as the monarchy he created lasted until 1893. Daily: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Visitor Center), 882-7218 x 2, www.nps.gov/puhe MUSEUMS OF THE BIG ISLAND A great way to experience the past is to explore the artifacts housed in the Big Island’s many museums. In addition to learning about the island’s history and legends, you’ll get the opportunity to view world-class collections and exhibits of art, artifacts and other prized treasures. Be sure to set aside some time to tour some of these spectacular places. You’ll take a trip back in time when you visit the museums on Hawai‘i’s Big Island. ¯¯ HAMAKUA COAST Laupa ¯hoehoe Train Museum Restored from the old stationmaster’s home, this museum commemo42 www.bigisland.org ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai‘i, Hilo BACKGROUND: KIRK AEDER http://www.tsunami.org http://www.thetrainmuseum.com http://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/craterrimtour_jaggar.htm http://www.konahistorical.org/tours/greenwell.shtml http://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/hours.htm http://www.daughtersofhawaii.com/huliheepalace/ http://www.nps.gov/kaho http://www.imiloahawaii.org http://www.lymanmuseum.org http://www.nps.gov/puhe http://www.parkerranch.com http://www.hawaiireef.noaa.gov/center http://www.bigisland.org
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