New Mobile Outreach for Big Island Schools and Communities Hilo, Hawai‘i -‘Imiloa Astronomy Center announces the launch of its newest educational endeavor, MANU ʻImiloa, a mobile outreach program aimed at sharing ‘Imiloa’s unique brand of culture-based science education across the island.  Beginning in the fall of 2015, MANU ʻImiloa(Modern and Ancient ways of Navigating our […]

Maunakea Skies at ‘Imiloa Hilo, Hawai‘i – Dr. Richard Green, Director of the United Kingdom Infrared Telescope (UKIRT) will discuss UKIRT’s contributions to ground based infrared observations at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s next Maunakea Skies program, Friday, May 15, 2015 at 7 p.m. UKIRT was conceived and realized by astronomers in the UK to be particularly […]

Hilo, Hawai‘i – ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center presents its first High Tea & Chat on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at 11 :30 a.m.  Treat someone special or come with friends to an event that will be sure to delight. Partake in tea, scones and desserts provided by Teaching Tea; tea sandwiches created by Moonstruck Patisserie; and […]

‘Imiloa’s Wayfinding Talk Hilo, Hawai‘i – ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center presents the wayfinding talk Voices from the Wa‘a: Reflections on the First 20 Years of the Hōkūle‘a on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. This program will feature Gordon Pi‘ianāi‘a, the captain of Hōkūle‘a on its pivotal 1980 voyage, during which he, Nainoa Thompson and […]

Hawaii’s Best, with their Finest! Art, crafts and gifts for Christmas – December 5 & 6, 2014 Friday: 4PM to 9PM Saturday: 9AM – 4PM Free Entertainment and drawings for prizes, with ‘ono food by Liko Lehua Cafe Entertainment by: Friday: ‘Ohu’ohukea’auikalikolehua – 6PM | Kyra Gomes – 7PM | Diana Aki 8PM Saturday: Kuana […]

Please join us for our GRAND OPENING and BLESSING of the ALOHA INFORMATION STATION at the Kiosk next to the Mo`oheau Park Bus Station On SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. Our Aloha Ambassadors provide information and assistance to Visitors. This Project is a part of our Hilo Gateway Aloha Ambassador and Hawaiian Culture […]

“Kamehameha III: A Troubled Man in Troubling Times” Monday, November 17, 2014 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Lyman Museum.  Local historian Boyd D. Bond presents the life and reign of Kamehameha III.  $3, free to Museum members.  For details: (808) 935-5021 or www.lymanmuseum.org. The youngest child of Kamehameha I and Keōpūolani, Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha III) became […]

This year marks the 180th anniversary of the death of Scottish botanist-explorer David Douglas in Hawai`i, and the Lyman Museum is proud to celebrate his life of discovery with the documentary film “Finding David Douglas.” A joint endeavor of the Forestry Commission Scotland, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission, the film follows […]

“Midway: An Unnatural History of a Hawaiian Atoll” Monday, July 7th, 2014 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Lyman Museum.  Big Island author Pamela Frierson shares the singular story of this remarkable place and its legacy.  $3, free to Museum members.  For details: (808) 935-5021 or www.lymanmuseum.org. Situated at the far northwestern end of the […]

Real Men Do Drink Tea! Hilo, Hawai’i – ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center presents the next Tea Chat with JoAnn Aguirre on Thursday, June 12, 2014 from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. In honor of Father’s Day, this month’s presentation topic will be Real Men Do Drink Tea. Tea culture is mistakenly viewed as the realm of women, but history demonstrates otherwise. According to legend […]