• Halema`uma`u Just Before Dawn

    Hawai'i Volcanoes

    National Park Hawai'i

Archeology Collection

ceramics from the Volcano House

Artifacts from the old Volcano House sm

NPS Photo

Overview

Artifacts collected during archeological excavations and surveys provide valuable information about the people and events that occured in the park. Over 5,800 artifacts are preserved in the museum collection today.

Did You Know?

Lei made of `a`ali`i and native ferns.

`A`ali`i (Dodonaea viscosa) is an important shrub with many traditional Hawaiian uses.  Its hard and durable wood makes a fine spear.  Seed pods are fashioned into beautiful lei, while its red capsules can be boiled to make dye.