This center is the research arm of Mauna Kea. It has a great planetarium and a daily show that describes the sky on this particular day. So if you went up Mauna Kea the night before or are planning to go soon, you'll get a very good understanding of the constellations you'll be able to spot. We also saw a... More

Their all you can eat crab legs is very good. You need to get there early though, as the evening wears on, the crab becomes so salty, that we had to quit eating it. There are many other very good dishes on the buffet. Many different prepared seafood dishes to try. There also I believe is a carving station which... More

Imilloa is a must see for the family while in Hilo, as it offers interactive displays that are highly educational for the kids. More

The university has done a wonderful job of creating interesting and informative displays about astronomy. There are hands-on displays that kids (and adult) should appreciate. There are lots of clear written narrative, so bring your reading glasses. There is also an extensive attempt to include Native Hawaiian culture, which I would applaud were it not for the history of relations... More

If you have an interest in astronomy or Hawaiian culture, this is a must see. We visit every trip just to see what's new. The museum blends Hawaiian culture with science with LOTS of interactive activities to keep kids (and adults) busy for hours. The attached planetarium provides different shows - one showing is included in your ticket. There's also... More

A good educational science center, especially for children (OK, I played the games too) More

The center actually has a planetarium with the emphasis on the Hawaiian history of the stars, at least the show I watched did. All the exhibits are beautifully presented, and the restaurant has a view over Hilo. Call for hours. More

I spent an afternoon here before I left the Big Island and learned a lot about the balance between the scientific exploration of an island with so much tradition and religion. It was a fascinating experience and though it was not initially a place I put high on my list of must-see places, I would highly recommend it to anyone... More

You could spend several hours easily here as there is so much to see. Make sure you check out the shows in the full-dome planetarium as they're great. More