Discover and Learn about Kauaʻi
The Kauaʻi Museum
The museum opened on December 3, 1960, as a pillar of cultural preservation. The founders wanted to have a safe place to preserve artifacts that hold the rich history of the island. Through educational activities, events, classes and workshops, the museum has grown and continues to perpetuate its commitment to preserve and to share the stories of the island.
Waioli Mission House
In 1819, American missionaries arrived in Hawaii from Boston to embark on a new adventure in introducing new beliefs and learning about the Hawaiian culture. King Kamehameha III fully supported their initiatives to provide educational opportunities to his people. As part of the support, this historic home was built back in 1834, for the missionaries living in Hanalei. Learn about how the missionaries lived back in day, and their cultural exchange between the American missionaries and the Hawaiians in the 19th century.
Grove Farm Sugar Plantation Museum
Learn how the sugar industry impacted the island’s wealth, technology and micro culturalism. This is a walking tour that will take you on a journey through the layers of history that dates to mid-1800. Get a taste of what it was like to live day-to-day in a multigenerational home with varied cultures that influenced this homestead sugar operation.
