Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Mission Houses Museum

Location: 553 S. King Street
                         Honolulu, HI 96813
                         Click here for directions

Phone: 808.447.3910
Website: http://www.missionhouses.org/

Parking: Metered street parking  - I am not sure how much it is for metered parking right now.  (PLEASE READ THE STREET SIGNS - Some street parking areas in downtown are blocked off during rush hour.  THEY WILL TOW YOUR CAR)

Cost: General - $10
          Kama'aina, Sr. Citizens (55+) & Military - $8
          Students (Age 6 - College w/ ID) - $6
**Kama'aina Saturday - Last Saturday of the Month 50% off admission**

Hours of Operation:
Mission House Museum: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
Guided House Tours: Tuesday - Saturday: Starting on the hour every hour from 11am with the last hour beginning at 3pm.
Cafe and Tea Parlor: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3pm / Afternoon Tea on Saturdays from 11am - 3pm
Cafe Menu


Why you should go: Here is another interesting glimpse into Hawaiian history.  At this museum you will hear about the arrival of the missionaries to the islands.  Allow about 2 1/2 hours here.  If you are waiting for the next tour to start you can check out the cemetery across the street.
I haven't been here in awhile so I don't have any up-to-date opinions or pictures.  To be continued...

A must do before you go: Check out their website for upcoming events under "Whats Happening".  Although I haven't yet attended any of their events, they all sound very interesting.  There is one in particular that caught my eye.  It's called Cemetery Pupu Theatre at Oahu Cemetery.  There is a small cemetery across the street and it sounds like you get a tour of different gravesites and they tell you who they were and what they did.  It's $60 which sounds a little steep, but it is a unique tour and they even serve "Pupus" or appetizers.  (Please refrain from making a joke about the word "Pupu".  I'm sure they here it all the time and it's probably not funny to them anymore.)