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Hawaii's 94 museums represent a vital part of the State's economy and are a major asset to tourism. A study to examine in-depth the impact of Hawaii museums on the State's economy, found that in 1996 museums produced a total economic impact of $339 million in economic output, 5,000 jobs and $142.5 million in household income for Hawaii's people.
Hawaii museums receive over 20 million visits annually, an estimated 67% of which are made by out-of-state visitors. The average tourist who visits museums is highly educated, employed as a professional, stays longer and spends more. Museums are clearly a terrific asset to the state in revitalizing its tourism image and product.
Bishop Museum
The State Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Pacific anthropology, botany, entomology and zoology. Includes on-line exhibits. Located at 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817.
Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
The Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum is situated in Puunene about 10 minutes from Kahului Airport. This museum will take you back a century and show you the historical influence of sugarcane in the Islands. Video and photo displays interactively illustrate the growth of the sugar industry in the past, the life of sugar plantations, and sugar production process.
Bailey House Museum
Bailey House Museum, next to the Government Buildings at Main Street in Wailuku, is situated in the home of a former missionary. In 1837 missionary Edward Bailey and his wife Caroline Bailey arrived Hawaii from Boston. After about three years they came to Maui to teach at Wailuku Female Seminary. Today, Maui Historical Society operates this museum to display ancient Hawaiian artifacts, tools, crafts, and Mr. & Mrs. Bailey's home and their collections of paintings and other personal items.
Whale Center of the Pacific
Whale Center of the Pacific is located in the Whalers Village, Kaanapali Beach Resort. Featuring the humpback whale, this museum interactively exhibits and displays natural history of whales, memorabilia, and artifacts. Free admission. Open daily 9:30am - 10:00pm.
Wo Hing Temple Museum
Wo Hing Temple Museum is located in West Maui. It was built in 1912 when Chinese immigrants arrived Maui. This building contains Chinese artifacts.
Hale Kohola Museum
Hale Kohola Museum takes an in-depth look at the biology and physiology of the great whales, focusing primarily on the humpback whale. Many important specimens, including a baby humpback skeleton and the skull of one of the largest humpbacks recorded are displayed, delighting visitors of all ages.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the most unique park in the US National Parks system. It covers a huge area and
encompasses two active volcanoes, a still-steaming sunken crater and geologically awesome landscapes of cinder cones, pumice pillars and hardened rivers of lava. Its terrain ranges from tropical beaches to the sub arctic summit of Mauna Loa, and includes lovely rainforests and fern groves. This is one of the best areas in Hawaii for camping and hiking
The Hana Coast Gallery
The Gallery Exhibition Building, a 3,000 square foot free-standing space is nestled in a corner of the Hotel
Hana-Maui grounds.
Hana Cultural Center and Museum
Overlooking Hana Bay, this museum is dedicated to aid, assist and encourage in the research, discovery, and preservation of historical and cultural items, places, and information concerning the district of Hana, Maui, Hawaii.
Honolulu Community College Dinosaur Exhibit
For the first time in Hawaii, there is a unique, free, permanent exhibit of dinosaur fossils available for public viewing
Kauai Museum
Explore the early days of life on Kauai at the Kauai Museum in Lihue. You'll enrich your understanding of the island's people and past, its natural history and geology.
Koke'e Natural History Museum
Koke'e Museum provides interpretive programs and exhibitions about Kauai' s ecology, geology and climate. Kokee's Museum also provides basic information on trail conditions in Waimea Canyon and Koke'e State Parks.
Lyman Museum
Former Big Island Guide, Bob Olson, takes a look at this Hilo museum, which is rich in geological, cultural and technological history.
Maui Ocean Center
This is a wonderful place to visit to get a true appreciation of the impact of the ocean ecology on the life of Hawaii.
Waikiki Aquarium
The Waikiki Aquarium, founded in 1904, is the third oldest public aquarium in the United States. It is situated next to a living reef on the Waikiki
shoreline.
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