Mokupāpapa Discovery Center
About
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center, on Hawaii (Big Island), occupies 76 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, United States, on the waterfront street in Hilo town. The address places it in the island's windward hub rather than the Kona resort side.
First-time visitors should plan around the Tuesday to Saturday schedule, with doors open 09:00 to 16:00 and closed on Sunday and Monday. Exhibits here focus on the northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the marine life of the Papahānaumokuākea region. A 4.7 out of 5 average from 484 reviews makes this one of the most consistently praised stops in Hilo.
Hilo is reached by car from Kailua-Kona, Volcano, Waimea, Puna and the Kohala Coast, and the centre sits within the town itself rather than out on the highway. Visitors based on the Kona side should allow for the cross-island drive.
English and Hawaiian are both official languages in Hawaii, and Hawaiian words appear throughout place names, so the centre's own name is worth reading aloud. Trade winds arrive from the northeast and drop most of their rain on windward coasts, which is why Hilo's side of the island is the wetter one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mokupāpapa Discovery Center known for?
The centre's work is set out at http://www.papahanaumokuakea.gov/education/center.html. It operates as an aquarium on Hawaii (Big Island), in the Hawaiian Islands.
What kind of business is Mokupāpapa Discovery Center?
It is an aquarium in Hilo on Hawaii (Big Island). Tu-Sa 09:00-16:00 are its opening hours.
Where is Mokupāpapa Discovery Center located on Hawaii (Big Island)?
Mokupāpapa Discovery Center sits at 76 Kamehameha Ave in Hilo, HI 96720, United States. That puts it in Hilo on the Big Island, within the Hawaiian Islands.
How do visitors rate Mokupāpapa Discovery Center?
A rating of 4.7 out of 5 comes from 484 reviews for this Hilo aquarium. The centre is found on Hawaii (Big Island).
Is Mokupāpapa Discovery Center easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Hawaii (Big Island)?
The centre is at 76 Kamehameha Ave in Hilo, which sits on the same island as Kailua-Kona, Volcano, Waimea and the Kohala Coast. Travellers based in those Big Island towns can reach Hilo by road.
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