• Pu`ukohola Heiau

    Pu`ukoholā Heiau

    National Historic Site Hawai'i

Indoor Activities

Visitor Center with Mauna Kea with winter snow.

There are many opportunities for you to explore the unique history, culture and natural resources of Hawai'i inside our Visitor Center. Opened in 2007, the Park Visitor Center offers many exhibits and activities.

Movies
The open-air theatre offers several self-selecting movies. As well, special showings of longer movies are shown at times.

Exhibits
The Visitor Center contains numerous unique exhibits and displays, including a traditional koa wood spear display and the popular rock-lifting display. The open-air section of the Visitor Center offers a fantastic view of Pu'ukohola Heiau.

Museum
The Park's museum offers several interesting exhibits, including a traditional weapons display, archeology display and original paintings by renowned artist and historian Herb Kane.

Craft Demonstrations
Throughout the week, various craft demonstrations and hands-on activities are offered in the Visitor Center.

Bookstore
The Hawai'i Natural History Association operates an excellent bookstore with a wide selection of books, DVDs, CDs, posters, postcards, patches, pins and more.

Ranger Talks
Everyday, rangers are available to answer questions. Additionally, informal presentations are offered from time to time.

Did You Know?

Hawaiian Flag

The Flag of the Kingdom of Hawai'i was commissioned by Kamehameha the Great in 1816. Prior to that time, the British "Union Jack" was the unofficial flag of Hawai'i. Kamehameha had been given the British flag by Captain George Vancouver to commemorate an important agreement the two had made.