Pahoa Lava Zone Museum — Attraction in Hawaii

The 2018 eruption of Kilauea's lower east rift zone made news headlines around the world. Epic lava destruction took place inside of formerly cozy and tranquil neighborhoods. This museum is dedicated to preserving the memory of this tragic event. The loss was very sad, while at the same time, the volcanology was fascinating. I was fortunate to have visited on a Sunday when I got to meet a volunteer named Kevin. He shared his own story of having lost his home, which broke my heart. He also entertained me with a wealth of crazy and interesting facts. (Be sure to ask him about all the weird things that came out of Fissure 17!) I really loved being able to admire and touch all the local lava specimens. If you visit Pahoa, you simply must stop here. Don't miss out on this...

What an awesome find! After visiting the National Park, we made our way to Pahoa and stopped at the Filipino food truck out front. Drawn in by the word LAVA, we couldn’t resist—and it did not disappoint. Jackie gave us a personal tour and was incredibly knowledgeable, weaving together Hawaiian legends, the history of eruptions, and the story of the islands themselves. From myth to modern-day, this small but mighty museum is an...

As a former aspiring volcanologist, I spotted this museum from the road and couldn't resist checking it out. I didnt know that it was the exhibits relocated from the Jagger Museum, this should really be better publicised by VNP. Jackie gave us an excellent tour of the museum, she is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The museum is free entry, but I encourage you to leave them a donation...