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Thomas A. Jaggar Museum

Handicapped Accessible: Yes
Usage: Heavy
Vehicle Accessibility: Passenger Vehicle




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General Description

Thomas A. Jaggar Museum, located about three miles from the park entrance along Crater Rim Drive, offers earth science displays and features murals depicting Hawaiian culture. An adjacent overlook offers a panoramic view of Kilauea Caldera and Mauna Loa, with interpretive panels on volcanism. Hawaii Natural History Association operates a bookstore at this location with an extensive selection of books, maps, videotapes, slides and other educational items.

Directions from Park Entrance: Follow Crater Rim Road passed the Kilauea Visitor Center to the Thomas A. Jaggar Museum. It is about three miles from the park entrance.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Year-round .



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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON General Parking Thomas A. Jaggar Museum
Yes
ICON Automobile Travel Crater Rim Road
Yes
ICON Geology Thomas A. Jaggar Museum
Yes
ICON Hiking & Walking Crater Rim Trail
Yes
ICON Bird Identification Thomas A. Jaggar Museum
Yes
ICON Viewing Historic Sites Thomas A. Jaggar Museum
Yes
ICON Viewing Interpretive Sites Thomas A. Jaggar Museum
Yes
ICON Viewing Interpretive Exhibits Thomas A. Jaggar Museum
Yes
ICON Viewing Scenery Thomas A. Jaggar Museum
Yes



Related Activities
Crater Rim Scenic Drive - This scenic drive leads around the rim of the Kilauea Caldera in the northern end of the park. It provides access to a variety of recreation opportunities.

Kilauea Visitor Center - The visitor center is located immediately within the park entrance and is a good place to become oriented. Rangers at this site will have current backcountry conditions and permits.

Namakani Paio Campground - This campground lies within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. It provides tent, vehicle and cabin accommodations close to park activities.



More Information

Visitor Information:

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, P.O. Box 52 , Hawai'i National Park, HI, 96718, Phone: 808-985-6000, Fax: 808-985-6004, HAVO_Interpretation@nps.gov






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