Most reviewed History Museums in Hawaii


  1. 4.5 USS Arizona Memorial (27.0k reviews) from $19.99
    - USS Arizona and Pearl Harbor are a must do (but make a reservation)
    Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Cemeteries • Monuments & Statues • History Museums
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    The most visited spot in Hawaii, this majestic floating memorial honors those who died during the WWII Pearl Harbor attack. See more..
  2. 4.5 Pearl Harbor National Memorial (13.7k reviews)
    - Every American should visit this site.
    Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Military Bases & Facilities • History Museums
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    A National Historic Landmark, this site consists of five memorials commemorating the events around WWII and the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. See more..
  3. 4.5 Iolani Palace (7.676 reviews)
    - Iolani and history
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
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    Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii’s monarchy, is a marvel of opulence, innovation and political intrigue. Meticulously restored to its former grandeur, this National Historic Landmark in downtown Honolulu tells of a time when their Majesties, King Kalakaua, who built the palace in 1882, and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani, walked its celebrated halls. Today, you can enjoy one of the most spectacular living restorations in all of Polynesia and immerse yourself in Hawaii’s royal heritage. E komo mai! Welcome! See more..
  4. 5.0 Kona Coffee Living History Farm (291 reviews)
    - The Staff Make This Place Special
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Farms • History Museums
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    Kona Historical Society's Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook is a "must see" Hawaii attraction and the only living history coffee farm in the nation. Stroll through this Smithsonian-affiliated, outdoor museum that tells the story of Kona's Japanese immigrants that became Kona's coffee pioneers during the early 20th century. A self-guided experience, you're free to walk among the coffee trees, meet a "Kona Nightingale", or watch how farmers used the kuriba and hoshidana to mill and dry their world-famous coffee. Visit the original 1920's farmhouse where you may find the homemaker starting the fire to cook rice or making musubi for the farmer's lunch. "Talk story" along the way with living history interpreters and discover the story behind Kona's gourmet crop. See more..
  5. 4.5 Lanai Culture & Heritage Center (136 reviews)
    - Small but Awesome museum
    Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Natural History Museums
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    The nonprofit Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center was founded in 2007 to protect, preserve and perpetuate the culture and history of the island. There is no other entity completely devoted to this endeavor. Educational opportunities and events are offered year round. The museum opens for special events. As a 501c3 nonprofit, all of its initiatives to support Lānaʻi's legacy, including the protection of its archival collections that includes thousands of artifacts, are funded by friends like you. See more..
  6. 4.5 Molokai Museum and Cultural Center (61 reviews)
    - Great experience and lovely staff!
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM History Museums
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    Me and the misses came around here during our 3,5 week tour of the Hawaiian islands. This museum is great as it gives a perfect insight in the history of the Mill and the island itself together with the awefull happenings at the Leper Colony. You start the tour with a couple of video`s showing you the origins of the Mill and how it was established etc. We we're only with 4 people. Later you can wander around the plenty of photo`s hanging in the museum all telling you the story of what happened at the Leper Colony. We had a great time and it taught us a lot about Molokaii`s history. The staffmember helping was a great elderly gentleman and we loved his enthousiasm. Do not miss out on this if you visit Molokaii and want to know more about its history! See more..