Pacific Tsunami Museum is a museum in Hilo, Hawaii dedicated to the history of the April 1, 1946 Pacific Tsunami and the May 23, 1960 Chilean Tsunami which devastated much of the east coast of the Big Island, especially Hilo. The museum also has a mission to educate people in general about tsunamis, including the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.
It is located at 130 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, coordinates 19°43′33″N 155°5′12″W / 19.72583°N 155.08667°W / 19.72583; -155.08667Coordinates: 19°43′33″N 155°5′12″W / 19.72583°N 155.08667°W / 19.72583; -155.08667. A scientific advisor to the museum has written a book on the two major disasters.
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