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‘Imiloa Prepares for Visitors Once Again
June 16, 2021

Fellows mentioned in this story: Ka‘iu Kimura, Cohort I

From West Hawai‘i Today:

It was quiet inside ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center last week as the facility continues to weather a 15-month shutdown due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But work is underway in preparation of its limited reopening next month.

Closed since March 2020, ‘Imiloa will reopen on weekends to members starting July 17 and 18, and to the general public July 24 and 25. Online ticket sales begin July 3.

“We look forward to restarting our normal museum operations — in COVID times,” Executive Director Ka‘iu Kimura said. “So, of course, like every other business, we are going to be implementing COVID protocols. However, we look forward to reopening the exhibit hall, the planetarium, and the facilities to the public to come and explore as a museum.”

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