One Sky Project
Showing daily in our Planetarium
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
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
600 ʻImiloa Place at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
Explore With Us!
Sharing Hawaiʻi’s Legacy of Exploration
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.
Visit us at 600 ʻImiloa Place in Hilo
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.
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube for amazing images, announcements and event information: @imiloaastronomycenter.
