Kauai Museum - Lihue, Hawaii

Learn about the Island of Kauai at the Kauai Museum. The island of Kauai is a beautiful place to visit, with great wilderness to explore, from the forests to the beaches. Swimming, snorkeling, and surfing are all great fun for vacationers. However, those who want to learn more about Kauai and its history as well as enjoy all of the scenery, the best place to visit it the Kauai Museum, established in 1960.

The museum has artwork and artifacts showcasing the history of the Native Hawaiians. Visitors will be able to find a lot of great information at the museum and will have a great time perusing everything in the exhibits.

The museum houses a collection of permanent exhibits. Each area serves to add something to the knowledge that you will get when you come to the museum.

Library

In the Library, you can see more than 5,000 photos of Kauai that date from 1890 to 2002. You will also be able to see glass plate negatives, postcards, and old books. The Archives have a great written and visual record of the island's history.

Art

The museum holds a number of different types of artwork. You will be able to see engravings, pen and ink drawings, block prints, scrolls and prints from Japan, botanical prints, and a whole lot more. Many different styles of art are found at the museum, including artists that are more modern.

Textiles

Visitors to the museum can see a great variety of textiles, from Hawaiian quilts to carpets, woven fiber hats, costumes, and more. In addition, they have a number of types of clothing from immigrants to the islands including Japanese, Filipino, Chinese, Korean and even German.

Cultural Materials

Some of the most interesting items at the museum are from the ancient culture of Hawaii. You can see stone tools, games, bowls, and more. Capes made of feathers, helmets, and necklaces made of human hair and teeth are all on display. You will also be able to see a number of weapons used by the warriors of the old culture. Drums, and an outrigger canoe, which was used to travel from island to island, are also available for visitors to see.

Natural History

The Natural History collection also has a lot to offer, including a sea otter pelt, sea shells, and bird specimens.

To find out more about the Kauai Museum in Lihue and all it has to offer, you can visit their website at KauaiMuseum.org. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 9AM to 4PM. On Saturday, it is open from 10AM to 4PM. The museum is closed on Sunday. Hotels Combined provides excellent rates for Lihue hotels for those looking to explore Kauai more thoroughly.

 Kaua'i Museum
4428 Rice Street
Lihu'e, Hawai'i 96766
808-245-6931