Our NAME:

ʻIMILOA

ʻImiloa means "to seek far" and is the Hawaiian word FOR both "explore" and "explorer."

At ʻImiloa, we explore our place in the genealogy of the universe and continually seek, learn, and adapt to an ever-evolving environment that inspires discovery and innovation.

 
 
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Explore With Us!

ʻImiloa is here to share Hawaiʻi's legacy of exploration. Whether Kama‘āina or visiting, ʻImiloa has something for everyone. 

Discover the traditions and knowledge of Polynesian navigators, learn how astronomers unravel the mysteries of the Universe, and enjoy Hawaiʻi Island’s only Planetarium featuring programs for explorers of all ages.

Hours of Operation

Visit us from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

Enjoy our 10k-resolution planetarium

View the program schedule.


 

Plan your voyage

Explore with us 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.

Become A Member

Enjoy unlimited admission and special discounts.

Hālau Lamakū

Place-based enrichment program for keiki in grades K-5.

Field Trips

Schedule a visit with your haumāna.

 

Upcoming Events


Sharing Hawaiʻi's Legacy of Exploration. 

 

‘Imiloa Astronomy Center is A part of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo

 

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube for amazing images, announcements and event information: @imiloaastronomycenter.

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