The purpose of the Laupahoehoe Train Museum is to preserve, promote and protect the historic, cultural, educational, social, civic and economic, interests of the North Hilo and Hamakua districts, while highlighting the history of the railroads on the island of Hawaii.

About Us

The Laupahoehoe Train Museum and visitors' center opened on March 1, 1998, and celebrates the story of Hawai'i's railroads, as well as the rich history of the Hamakua Coast.