Visitor Information
The Humu'ula Trail will be closed tomorrow, 10/30, for aerial eradition of invasive species. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused.
Daily hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
VIS Phone: (808) 934-4550
All visitors should follow Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules, Title 20, entitled "Public and Commercial Activities on Mauna Kea Lands," when visiting Maunakea.
The ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center is located just down the street from CMS offices. ‘Imiloa is a gathering place that advances the integration of science and indigenous culture with a world-class stereoscopic 3D planetarium, visitor center, and Sky Garden restaurant. It is open Tuesdays - Sundays (closed Mondays).
The Onizuka Center for International Astronomy Visitor Information Station (VIS) on Maunakea is open every day of the year from 9am to 9pm at the 9,200 foot (2,804 meter) level. They provide health, safety, and other information about Maunakea.
Please view the public safety page before going up to Maunakea to understand the risks associated with high elevation. The Maunakea: Heritage and Natural Resources Guide shares additional information about Maunakea.
Experience University of Hawaiʻi managed lands on Maunakea from anywhere with this flyover 3D-perspective animation.