Run 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

Stroll 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.

The 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!

Run 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

Imiloa in Hawaiian means to explore or seek knowledge . The center lets visitors do just that in the world's 1st 3D stereo planetarium or in the exhibits tracing the birth of the cosmos and our Earth. Read more

Nice 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.

Movies 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).

For best viewing , sit in the second to last row of the planetarium

Admission includes a planetarium show (45 minutes). Kids show only on Saturdays. Lots of hands on interactive exhibits .

The architecture of this place is worth a look...

The skygarden for dinner ! Stars &crablegs!

Did 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.

Salt and pepper shrimp on the Sky Garden Buffet !