Monument Visitation

The Monument’s management philosophy and regulations have always been designed to “bring the place to the people” through education, virtual experiences, and extremely limited visitation - restriction on human access and activity being the only way to ensure that the near pristine ecosystems and cultural heritage of this remote region are preserved for future generations.

As such, all access to and activities within the Monument are by permit only. By regulation, the only area that allows public visitation is Midway Atoll and even then, only under strict carrying capacity guidelines. The following information applies to potential Midway visitors:

• Access to Midway Atoll is through the standard Monument permitting process  that applies to all human activity in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands - Click here for more detailed permit information.

• Midway Atoll is only accessible via chartered aircraft or vessel.

• Limited small tour group access is also available through private operators.

• Accommodations are double occupancy rooms with private baths.

• Management of Midway Atoll is guided by the Midway Conceptual Site Plan contained within the Monument Management Plan.

• The Monument’s Mokupāpapa Discovery Center in Hilo, on the island of
  Hawai‘i, offers virtual visitor opportunities to Papahānaumokuākea through
  exhibitry, events, and educational programs

For more information about visitation please contact the Visitor Services Manager, via e‐mail at tracy_ammerman@fws.gov, or call +1‐808-954-4814.