The East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center is a non-profit organization supporting the arts and culture community in Hilo for over 50 years. It is located across from Kalākaua Park in beautiful historic Downtown Hilo; a two-block walk from Hilo’s downtown Bayfront. Once the Hilo Police Station and County Courthouse, the Center now offers striking art exhibits, unique performances and a broad range of classes/workshops for all ages. Visiting the Center is free however donations are appreciated..

Address:  141 Kalākaua St, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone:     (808) 961-5711
Email:      [email protected]

Hours of Operation: 

• *Wednesday & *Thursday 10 AM ⎯ 4 PM
• *Friday 12 noon ⎯ 6 PM
• Saturday 10 AM ⎯ 2 PM

* Office hours

Note: The gallery closes in-between exhibitions for installation.

Want to visit us as part of a field trip? Contact us ahead of time for info and to make accommodations!

Mission:

To be an inclusive platform for culture and the arts. Through visual and performing arts and education, we give voice to our diverse communities and provide a forum for inquiry into their experience and histories.

Vision Statement:

While maintaining standards for aesthetic expression, we are pluralistic and egalitarian, culturally and socially inclusive, providing a venue to our Hawaiian host culture as well as the many other voices which comprise our diverse island community.

Values:

A vibrant, thriving gathering place centered on art and culture, led by the ever-evolving voices of our Big Island communities, inspiring mutualism, dialogue, and understanding of the forces that shape our ideas, actions, and evolution.