The museum and archive collection at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park consists of over 31,000 objects under the general classifications of archeology, ethnology, history, biology, paleontology, and geology and 1,350 linear feet of records that include documents and audio-visual material. The purpose of the museum and archive collection is to preserve the cultural, natural, and administrative activity of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
![]() ResearchGuidelines for access and use. The museum collection and archive is open by appointment only. ![]() ArchivesThe park archive contains approximately 1,350 linear feet of National Park Service records, images, personal papers, and area maps. ![]() ArchaeologyArtifacts provide archeologists with evidence to help answer key questions about the past. Over 6,800 archeology artifacts are preserved. ![]() Volcano House RegisterThe Volcano House Registers is a collection of hotel guest registers from the historic Volcano House in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. ![]() Fine ArtFine art paintings, prints and drawings are important to the history of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. ![]() Natural HistoryHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has a complex diversity of biological and geological resources. |
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Last updated: April 27, 2021