Best History and Culture in Hawaii

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From museums to cultural centers to ancient temples, Hawaii has a unique history that is preserved and shared with locals and visitors alike. Cultural artifacts provide clues as to how the first Polynesian settlers arrived on Hawaii centuries ago.

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Hulihee Palace

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Built in 1838, the Hulihee Palace is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and houses ancient Hawaiian artifacts and personal belongings of long pas

Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum

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Learn how Maui's geography and water supply influenced the growth of the sugar industry and the impact of immigrant plantation workers to the island's way of life at the

Pearl Harbor

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A piece of American history forever preserved. Pearl Harbor has several museums and memorials to commemorate the fallen soldiers and always bear remembrance of that fatef

Lyman Mission House and Museum

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The Lyman Museum and Mission house houses historical artifacts of the lives of early missionary families to Hawaii. The Mission House is the oldest standing wooden struct

Bishop Museum

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Marvel at a full size replica of a sperm whale hanging from the ceiling or wind your way through over a million artifacts on display at the Bishop Museum................

Papahana Kuaola

History and CultureLocal Non-ProfitsThings To Do

Looking to connect the past with a sustainable future this non-profit,ʻāina-based organization is located in the ahupuaʻa of Heʻeia in the ʻili ʻāina of Waipao....

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Honolulu Museum of Art

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Interested in art or culture? Check out an event hosted by the Honolulu Academy of Arts - just a few miles outside Waikiki. Visit their museum or sip wine at Art After Da

Maui's Winery at Ulupalakua Ranch

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Maui's only commercial winery, the Tedeschi Vineyards offer a selection of flavorful Maui wines with complimentary wine tasting and winery tours every day................

Star Gaze Hawaii

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View the stars, planets, and nebulae through Star Gaze Hawaii's powerful Celestron 11 telescopes on the Kohala Coast of Big Island.............

Kauai Museum

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The Kauai Museum has two floors of permanent exhibits, telling the story of Kauai's history from the birth of the island up through the Territorial Period. There are also

Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens

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Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens has a rich history being first purchased by former Senator Hiram Leong Fong in 1950................

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