Complete Hawaii Volcano & Lava Viewing Guide
Experience the Big Island’s volcanic activity, a miracle of nature that isn’t found elsewhere on planet Earth. Hawaii provides incredible access to see the red glow of molten lava.
Located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park near the Kilauea Visitor Center, Volcano Art Center features both traditional and contemporary work inspired by Hawaii’s unique environment and rich cultural heritage.
Housed in the original 1877 Volcano Inn, the location serves as a welcoming backdrop for the finely-crafted furniture of native woods, hand-blown glass, jewelry featuring precious and semiprecious stones and metals, and an outstanding collection of two and three-dimensional works in paint, photography, clay, fiber and mixed media.
The gallery also focuses on Hula Arts. Since 1980 the center has continually sponsored a variety of award-winning activities and workshops sponsored in part by the Hawaii Tourism Authority and the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development.
The Volcano Art Center is where people, art & nature meet!
Location
Volcanoes National Park
1 Crater Rim Drive
Volcano HI 96785
Hours
9 am–5 pm daily
Phone
(808) 967-7565
Website
https://volcanoartcenter.org/
Experience the Big Island’s volcanic activity, a miracle of nature that isn’t found elsewhere on planet Earth. Hawaii provides incredible access to see the red glow of molten lava.
The Thomas A. Jaggar Museum is permanently closed due to damage from the 2018 Kilauea Eruption. It will be deconstructed starting in 2024.
No visit to the Big Island is complete without heading out to see molten lava. There are many ways to see the flows but a Lava Boat tour is a real treat.