Mokupapapa Discovery Center - Hilo, Hawaii Island, HI - Nature Centers on Waymarking.com

The Mokupapapa Discovery Center (MDC) managed by NOAA was created to interpret the natural science, culture, and history of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and surrounding marine environment. Located on the waterfront in downtown Hilo, MDC is open to the public, and features a large-scale wall map, interactive displays and kiosks, three-dimensional models, submersible mock-up, immersive theater, 3,500-gallon salt-water aquarium, colorful graphic panels with interpretive text in both Hawaiian and English, beautiful photographs from the NWHI, a giant coral reef mural, and several life-size models of NWHI wildlife.

Admission to the new center is still free although donations are accepted to support all of the National Marine Sanctuaries. It is open Tuesday through Saturday 9AM to 4PM, closed on Federal holidays.

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Hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 4:00 PM Open Year Round?: yes Interpretive Programs?: yes Live Animal Displays: yes

Visit Instructions:
Visitors should visit the Nature Center and post a photo of themselves (or GPS unit) either inside or outside of the nature center visited. Logs without photos WILL be allowed if a lenghty description of one's visit and a mention of what they learned is included.

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