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Bishop Museum
[History]
Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop, husband
to the last descendant of the royal Hawaiian Kamehameha family:
Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the museum was originally housed
in the Polynesian and Hawaiian Halls on the grounds of the
Kamehameha School for Boys. The museum has grown and now
features over 24 million objects in it's collections.
Visitors will learn about the rich history of the Hawaii and the
Pacific in this, the largest museum in the Hawaiian islands.
Located at 1525 Bernice Street in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Dole
Plantation
Visitors can hop a train tour through the working
pineapple plantation, started by James Dole and learn about the
history of pineapple agriculture in Hawaii. There is a
walking tour as well where you can get a real birds eye view of
these amazing plants.... OR if one is inclined to be
adventurous, the plantation features the world's largest
pineapple garden maze (actually in the Guinness Book of World
Records). Try some of the pineapple... the fresh pineapple
here is the best in the world! This site features a nice
movie about the history of the Dole pineapple fields in Hawaii. Located at 64-1550 Kamehameha Highway in Wahiawa, HI.
Honolulu Police Department Law Enforcement Museum
[Station
History]
Featuring the history of the Honolulu Police
Department, the museum recounts law enforcement in Hawaii under
the kapu system which dates back to the pre-cook era down
through present day with exhibits of antique weapons, patches,
photographs and other historical artifacts. Located at 801
S. Beretania Street in Honolulu, HI.
Iolani Palace
The magnificent palace was built in 1882 for King
Kalakaua. It is the only real palace in the United States
which was actually lived in by royalty. King Kalakaua and
his sister Queen Lili`uokalani were the only two rulers to
reside in the palace before the monarchy was overthrown.
The palace is being preserved and restored. Tours are offered
Located at 364 S. King Street in Honolulu, HI.
Mission Houses Museum
Three historical
mission houses which were built in the early 1800s make up the
Mission House Museum. The houses were home to the first
Christian missionaries sent to the Hawaiian Islands. The
museum features guided tours, and school programs. The
Hawaiian Mission Children's Society library is located on the
museum grounds. The library holds the earliest book which
were printed in the Hawaiian language and were used by the
missionaries to teach. Visit at 553 South King Street in
Honolulu, HI.
Pacific Aviation Museum
Opened on December 7th, 2006 the
Pacific Aviation Museum will eventually occupy three hangars on
historic Ford Island in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Hangar 37 is the
first phase of the Museum and contains aircraft from the first
year of the United States involvement in World War II. Some of
the aircraft currently on display are a Mitsubishi Zero fighter,
an Aeronca civilian plane attacked in the air, a Grumman
Wildcat, and a Stearman Training plane. An Aviator's tour will
take you into the restoration area where a Navy F14, a Stinson
L-5, Cobra and Huey Helicopters are housed. Walk the ground that
was under fire on the day that Japan launched its surprise on
the island of Oahu over 60 years ago.
Polynesian
Cultural Center
[History
of the Luau]
Although this is
not a museum exactly, visitors will experience the culture and
heritage of the Polynesian peoples! Don't miss this one if
you are taking a trip to Hawaii. It is living history and
the productions performed here are so beautiful, it will take
your breath away. Featuring
7 native villages, providing exhibits and display of each
one's unique culture,a Hawaiian luau and the beautiful night
show, visitors will take home lovely memories of the Polynesian
peoples. Located at 55-370 Kamehameha Highway in Laie, HI
on Oahu.
USS
Arizona Memorial
[Pearl
Harbor Attacked!]
[Hear
President Roosevelt's speech about Pearl Harbor]
[Read
President Roosevelt's speech about Pearl Harbor]
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park
USS Missouri
[Facts
and History]
The USS Missouri was first launched in 1944 and
in use during WWII. The surrender of Japan was signed
on the deck of the USS Missouri View a
History Timeline to learn more about this historic ship.
Located in Pearl Harbor just a short distance from the USS
Arizona Memorial Visitors Center.
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