Lyman House Memorial MuseumAbout Lyman House Memorial Museum
Lyman House Memorial Museum is a museum complex in Hilo on the island of Hawaii that preserves a 19th-century missionary residence alongside museum exhibits on local history and culture. The Mission House on the site dates to the early 19th century and is presented with period furnishings to illustrate missionary-era domestic life.
The museum displays collections of Hawaiian cultural objects, natural-history specimens, and missionary-era materials, and offers educational programming about both local history and cultural practices. The site is managed to preserve the historic house and to provide interpretive context for visitors.
The complex is located in Hilo, within the island’s main town area, and is accessible from downtown Hilo and nearby roads.
- Mission house: Includes a 19th-century missionary-era house, preserved with period furnishings and exhibits on early missionary life in Hilo.
- Visitor information: Part of a museum complex that interprets local history and Hawaiian cultural objects; confirm hours before visiting as schedules can vary seasonally.
Best Time to Visit Lyman House Memorial Museum
Lyman House and the museum are visitable year-round; dry season offers easier walking between buildings and gardens.
Weather & Climate near Lyman House Memorial Museum
Lyman House Memorial Museum's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 17°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2550 mm/year), wettest in March.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 17° - 26° | 22° | 224 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 17° - 27° | 22° | 224 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 18° - 27° | 22° | 297 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 18° - 27° | 23° | 267 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 19° - 28° | 23° | 150 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 20° - 28° | 24° | 124 mm | - | - | 6.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 29° | 25° | 258 mm | - | - | 6.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 21° - 29° | 25° | 113 mm | - | - | 6.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 21° - 29° | 25° | 103 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 20° - 29° | 24° | 210 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 19° - 27° | 23° | 287 mm | - | - | 5.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 18° - 27° | 22° | 293 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Lyman House Memorial Museum
The museum sits in central Hilo, a short walk from downtown shops and Hilo Bay. From Hilo International Airport it’s a 10-15 minute drive via Highway 11 and Banyan Drive; local buses serve Hilo town and stops nearby.
Tips for Visiting Lyman House Memorial Museum
- Visit the Mission House when staff are present for the best interpretation of missionary-era objects and plantation archives.
- Combine a visit with nearby Hilo attractions - the Pacific and the town's food stalls are minutes away.
- Check seasonal schedules for special lectures or rotating exhibits about 19th-century Big Island life.