Showing posts with label Museum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Museum. Show all posts

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.)  

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Iolani Palace

Location: 364 King Street
                         Honolulu, HI 96813

On the corner of King Street & Richard Street.  For directions click here.

Phone: 808.522.0822
            Pre-recorded tour info: 808.538.1471
            Reservations for guided tour: 808.522.0832 or 808.522.0823 or click here for email


Parking: Limited metered parking on the palace grounds.  Street parking (quarters only) 25 cents for 15 minutes.  (When parking on the street, read the signs!  They will tow your car during morning and afternoon rush hours) Click here for more info.

Cost: Guided Tour (Reservations required)* - Adult - $20
                                                                          Child (5-12) - $6
          Self-led/Audio Tour ($1 extra for audio recording)* - Adult - $12
                                                                                                 Child (5-12) - $5
          Basement Gallery Exhibits - Adults - $7
                                                        Child (5-12) - $3

          Military and Kama'aina - Guided Tour - $15 (ID required)

Click here for detailed information regarding tours.

Kama'aina Sunday - Generally the first Sunday of the month there is free admission. (ID Required)

*Children 4 years and under are not allowed on the first and second floors of the palace and cannot participate in the guided or self-led/audio tours.  They can however visit the Basement Gallery Exhibits.

Hours: Palace: M-Sa - 9am-5pm (periodically open on Sundays)
                   The Palace Shop: M-Sa - 8:30am-4pm (also open on Kama'aina Sunday)

Why you should go: Just being in the same space where Hawaiian Monarchy once lived is surreal. Hear about how life was for Hawaiian royalty and walk the same halls they walked.  I admit you have to be at least a little interested in history or else this will look like just another big building with old stuff in it.

I haven't been here in awhile so I don't have any personal experience info yet.  I will update this post when I am able to go.  To be continued...

**Information per website as of July 5, 2012


Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum

Location: 1525 Bernice Street
                Honolulu, HI 96817
Click here for directions

Phone: 808.847.3511
Website: http://www.bishopmuseum.org/index.html

Parking: FREE ample parking

Cost of admission: 
General: Adult - $17.95
               Children (ages 4-12) - $14.95
               Children (3 & under) - FREE
               Senior Citizens - $14.95

Kama'aina & Military (ID required): Adult - $10.95
                                                              Junior - $8.95
                                                              Senior Citizens - $8.95

Guests of Kama'aina & Military (sponsor's ID required): Adult - $14.95
                                                                                                 Junior - $11.95
                                                                                                 Senior Citizens - $11.95
                 
Hours of Operation: Wednesday - Monday 9am - 5pm (CLOSED on Tuesdays)

Why you should go: Although I am not a history buff, I still love history.  I may not be able to tell you dates of past events, but I still enjoy checking out a history museum.  My favorite is the Hawaiian Hall. It gives you a glimpse into what Hawaii was like many years ago.  As I stare at the clothing, weapons, jewelry and other artifacts behind the protective glass my imagination runs wild; who used those items and how was life like during that time?  There are many things to see and experience here.  I would allow at least 3 or more hours for this visit.   I haven't been here in years so I don't have any pictures yet. To be continued...

**Information as of June 26, 2012 according to their website**