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Culture

Nani Mau Gardens

Hilo, Hawai'i

Botanical Garden

Take a tram tour or wander at your own pace through this botanical garden with orchids, fruit orchard, tree fern forest, ponds and waterways, hedge maze and Polynesian garden.

Anthropology, Children's, History, Natural History, Nature Centers, Zoo

Located on 12 acres in the Panaewa Rainforest Reserve, the zoo houses approximately 150 animals including reptiles, tropical and native birds, tigers and monkeys.

History

Tour the restored home of missionaries David and Sarah Lyman, built in 1839. The adjoining museum features extensive exhibits on HawaiÔiÕs diverse cultural history, natural history, geology and astronomy.

Science

Exhibitions, interactive computer technology, and personal accounts by tsunami survivors explain these giant earthquake-generated waves and their deadly impact on people and property.

Wailoa Center

Hilo, Hawai'i

Culture

The Center is located in Wailoa Park in downtown Hilo. Equal parts cultural center and art gallery, Wailoa Park should be visited by anyone with an interest in the local art scene. You will find Chinese silk paintings to monkeywood carvings.