I looked this place up in case we had a rainy day and we needed an activity. Luckily, the rain did not come, but we ended up checking this place out because we were on our way back from Hilo on our way back to...More

We are science geeks and enjoyed this museum. If you approach any museum with the right attitude, you can always learn something. The Imiloa Astronomy Center was more than just a planetarium. There was an excellent exhibit about the Polynesians who left their islands and...More

My daughter is interested in astronomy and Hawaiian history and wanted to go here on our trip to the Big Island. Although we did learn a few things, overall it was a let down. The majority of the center is made up of signs that...More

This technology is beginning to be a little dated, but still entertaining. H8lo is lucky to have this in thier town.There are quite a few different shows available and I enjoy the hour or so for the programs. Get there early and try to sit...More

We had Tony for our tour guide and he gave us a fantastic tour of the center. Lots of fun stuff for the kids to learn about astronomy! The show we saw was about Mauna Kea and very educational. We had 4 and a 7...More

We filled a spare morning at the centre which also took in a planetarium show. Was fantastic, and the presenter was very knowledgeable. Great if you have a spare morning or afternoon to fill. Kids enjoyed it immensely.

We visited on a weekday at about 3 pm. A couple of school tours were just leaving and very few other people were there. My 8yo and 10yo (and the adults with them) enjoyed the many interactive exhibits and information boards on astronomy, traditional wayfinding,...More