Museums
Museums on Maui
Take a journey into the art, culture and history of the island of Maui during a visit to a local museum. From the island's sugar plantation era to its role in the early days of the whaling industry, learning the backstories that shaped Maui can help you find a deeper meaning in your experiences here.
Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House
The Maui Historical Society collects, preserves, studies, interprets and shares the history and heritage of Maui at Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House, a historic structure dating back to the mid-1800s.
Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
Sugar production spanned nearly two centuries in Hawaiʻi’s history, and this museum tells that story in artifacts, photos, and documents that depict life on the sugar plantation. You’ll learn about the immigrants who came to the islands from around the world in response to the sugar industry’s labor needs, and how the growth and mutual influence of their cultures created the uniquely diverse, creative society that defines modern Hawaiʻi.
Lāhainā Heritage Museum
Long before it was a tourist hot spot, and before it was the center of the Pacific whaling trade, Lāhainā was a place of great import in the growth and development of the Hawaiian kingdom. Lāhainā Heritage Museum offers visitors a comprehensive, interactive look at the rich and varied history of Lāhainā.
Makawao History Museum
This museum offers exhibits on plantations, ranching, schools and churches, polo and more – the whole gamut of Makawao experiences, including oral history interviews of local elders to capture their stories. Walking tours of quaint and quirky Makawao town are also available.
Hāna Cultural Center & Museum
This cultural center and museum displays traditional artifacts that were used by the Hawaiian people in their worship, food procurement and other aspects of their lives. Most of the museum staff are volunteers with a true passion for safeguarding the stories of the past, and they are eager to share tales of the important personages who made an impact on Maui, and especially Hāna.
Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House
The Maui Historical Society collects, preserves, studies, interprets and shares the history and heritage of Maui at Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House, a historic structure dating back to the mid-1800s.
Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum
Sugar production spanned nearly two centuries in Hawaiʻi’s history, and this museum tells that story in artifacts, photos, and documents that depict life on the sugar plantation. You’ll learn about the immigrants who came to the islands from around the world in response to the sugar industry’s labor needs, and how the growth and mutual influence of their cultures created the uniquely diverse, creative society that defines modern Hawaiʻi.
Lāhainā Heritage Museum
Long before it was a tourist hot spot, and before it was the center of the Pacific whaling trade, Lāhainā was a place of great import in the growth and development of the Hawaiian kingdom. Lāhainā Heritage Museum offers visitors a comprehensive, interactive look at the rich and varied history of Lāhainā.
Makawao History Museum
This museum offers exhibits on plantations, ranching, schools and churches, polo and more – the whole gamut of Makawao experiences, including oral history interviews of local elders to capture their stories. Walking tours of quaint and quirky Makawao town are also available.
Hāna Cultural Center & Museum
This cultural center and museum displays traditional artifacts that were used by the Hawaiian people in their worship, food procurement and other aspects of their lives. Most of the museum staff are volunteers with a true passion for safeguarding the stories of the past, and they are eager to share tales of the important personages who made an impact on Maui, and especially Hāna.