Honolulu, Hawai'i

History

AmericaÕs most celebrated battleship, on which the ceremony ending World War II took place, is anchored in historic Pearl Harbor.

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Art

Located on the campus of the University of HawaiÔi, the East-West Center Gallery presents five exhibitions per year on traditional and contemporary arts of the Pacific region. Call before you visit because the gallery is closed during exhibit installatio

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Children's

Children and adults participate in discovery experiences through hands-on interactive exhibits and state-of-the-art the technology.

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Culture

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Primarily a research facility, the HawaiÔi State archives is the official repository of records of the government of Hawaii (1790 to date), the private papers of Hawaiian royalty and government officials, and photographs.

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Historical Society

Primarily a research facility, the Hawaiian Historical Society houses over 12,000 volumes on HawaiÔi and the Pacific; extensive collection of 19th and early 20th century materials on HawaiÔi including narratives of early voyages and travels, newspapers, p

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Art

In a gracious historic buidling with courtyards and fountains, HawaiÔiÕs premier art museums houses an international collection of more than 34,000 works of art including Asian and Western art from ancient times to present.

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Zoo

Located in beautiful KapiÔolani Park at the base of Diamond Head, the Honolulu Zoo features a wide variety of animal exhibits in a park-like setting. A 10 acre African Savannah exhibit, lions, elephants and giraffes, marsh and forest birds, chimpanzees a

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Culture

The major exhibit ÒOkage Sama De: I am what I am because of youÓ chronicles the history of the Japanese in HawaiÔi through from their arrival in the late 1800s through todayÕs multicultural society. See recreations of plantation homes, schoolhouse, store

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Culture, History

Located on a 12 acre campus, the State Museum of Natural and Cultural Historyincludes permanent exhibits on Hawaiian history, culture and the natural sciences; rotating exhibits and interactive displays; daily demonstrations by folk artists and performanc

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Botanical Garden

In the heart of busy Honolulu, Foster Botanical Gardens is a 13.5 acre oasis of tropical plants, some rare and endangered, collected from throughout the worldÕs tropics over a period of 140 years. Adjoining LiliÔuokalani Botanical Garden was once the pro

Honolulu, Hawai'i

History, Nature Centers, University

Self-guided tours of Lyon Arboretum's 194 acres will take you on trails, world renowned collections of tropical plants and specialty gardens set against the stunning backdrop of the Ko`olau Mountains. Guided tours (fee, reservations required) Mon-Sat.

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Art

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Nature Centers

Experience interactive exhibits, audio tours and videos on voyaging, whaling, surfing and sharks. The Center also includes historic shipsÑthe Falls of Clyde (1878), a four-masted square rigger; and the HokuleÔa, a famous Polynesian sailing canoe which ha

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Built in 1969, the HawaiÔi State Capitol houses the executive and legislative branches of state government. The GovernorÕs Office of Information Tours Programs offers guided tours by reservation. Call 586-0178.

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Culture

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Art

Exhibits showcase well-known criminal cases police weapons, equipment and uniforms.

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Historic House

Built in 1882, Iolani Palace was the official residence of King Kalakaua and Queen Liliuokalani, the last monarchs of Hawaii. The site of coronations, lavish social events and political turmoil, the Palace has been elegantly and meticulously restored with original royal furnishings.

Honolulu, Hawai'i

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Culture, General, History, University

On the campus of the University of HawaiÔi at Manoa, this new museum features the collections of local painter John Young, with a special focus on the arts of China, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia and the Pacific.