Bishop Museum was founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop in honor of his late wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the last descendant of the royal Kamehameha family. The Museum was established to house the extensive collection of Hawaiʻian objects and royal family heirlooms of the Princess, and has expanded to include millions of objects, documents and photographs about Hawai‘i and other Pacific island cultures.

ʻIolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity and is recognized as the spiritual and physical multicultural epicenter of Hawaiʻi. Built in 1882 by King Kalākaua, ʻIolani Palace was the home of Hawaiʻi’s last reigning monarchs and served as the official royal residence and the residence of the Kingdom’s political and social life until the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893.

Queen Emma Summer Palace or Hānaiakamalama, was the secluded mountain-home and summer retreat of Queen Emma of Hawai‘i from 1857 to 1885, her husband King Kamehameha IV and their son, Prince Albert Edward. Queen Emma inherited the home from her uncle, John Young II, son of John Young I an advisor to King Kamehameha I. Situated in the coolness of Nu‘uanu Valley, the home was used as a retreat for the royal family to escape downtown Honolulu and court life at ‘Iolani Palace.

Washington Place has remained at the heart of Hawaiʻi’s Capitol in downtown Honolulu, Oʻahu. Best known as the home of Hawaiʻi’s beloved Queen Liliʻuokalani, this National Historic Landmark is the only official residence of a state governor in the United States that was also home to a monarch. Today, the home is managed by the State of Hawaiʻi, Department of Accounting and General Services.

​There is no website devoted to Mauna ʻAla.  The Royal Mausoleum State Monument is the burial place of Hawaiian royalty. It includes members of the Kamehameha and Kalakaua dynasties and others.  It is not a museum but many of the people who ruled and influenced the history of Hawaiʻi are buried here.

Collaboration between Native Hawaiians and the American Protestant missionaries resulted in, among other things, the introduction of Christianity, the development of a written Hawaiian language and establishment of schools that resulted in widespread literacy, the promulgation of the concept of constitutional government, the combination of Hawaiian with Western medicine, and the evolution of a new and distinctive musical tradition with harmony and choral singing.

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Collaboration between Native Hawaiians and the American Protestant missionaries resulted in, among other things, the introduction of Christianity, the development of a written Hawaiian language and establishment of schools that resulted in widespread literacy, the promulgation of the concept of constitutional government, the combination of Hawaiian with Western medicine, and the evolution of a new and distinctive musical tradition with harmony and choral singing.

The HHC was created to support efforts to educate, preserve, and perpetuate knowledge of the history, heritage, and culture of the diverse ethno-cultural groups in Hawaii.

The Judiciary History Center's museum is thought-provoking for all audiences. Visitors are welcome to explore the Center on a self-guided tour, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.  Galleries and exhibits explore topics such as the Kapu system, foundations of democracy, land, labor, and economy, the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, and martial law during World War II.

The Honolulu Police Department’s Museum showcases the history of law enforcement in Hawaii; from the era under King Kamehameha I and the “Law of the Splintered Paddle”, through the establishment of the Honolulu Police Department, to present day.  With over ten thousand artifacts and pieces of interest in the museum, our staff will bring the history of the Honolulu Police Department to life.

The Honolulu Fire Department Museum and Education Center reopened Saturday April 16. Tours are free of charge and happen on every third Saturday. The tours begin every hour starting at 9 a.m. with the last tour being at 1 p.m.

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You can schedule a museum tour by going to the HFD website. The limit for each time slot is 15 guests.

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The Honolulu Fire Department has a free cardiopulmonary resuscitation class in the HFD Hale Kinai Ahi Auditorium every third Saturday. No reservation is needed for this class.

The Center provides an environment that encourages children to use their senses of touch, sight, hearing, and smell to gain a better understanding of the world around them.  Our goals are to help children develop positive self-concept and an understanding of others in Hawaii’s multicultural community, and to offer them a “window to the world” beyond our island shores.  The Center has a Kids Cafe that offers an assortment of child friendly menu options. 

The Lucoral Museum, located in Waikiki, was first established in 1989 by Flora Lu of 'Flora Lu Collections'. The exhibits and collections in the museum, include gemstones, fossils, sculptures from various places around the world, as well as endangered and rare plant/animal species found on the island itself. An area of the museum speaks only of the history of the island, and its volcanic activity.

Located on the campus of the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa, the John Young Museum of Art's holdings of ceramics, sculptures, and works on paper reflect UHM's special interests in Asia and the Pacific. With many noteworthy artifacts from ancient China, the collection reflects John Young's interest in his ancestral homeland. The objects range from Neolithic pottery jars that date as far back as 3000–2000 B.C.E. to the early Ming Dynasty (14th century).

Reservations are required to visit the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design. Through a partnership with the Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA), tours are offered Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 9am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, begin and end at HoMA, and include same day admission to HoMA. Each tour reservation is a 75-minute self-guided exploration of Shangri La with controlled access to the grounds. Admission to HoMA will be automatically added to your cart during check-out.

The museum’s permanent collection has grown from 875 works to approximately 55,000 pieces spanning 5,000 years, with significant holdings in Asian art, American and European painting and decorative arts, 19th- and 20th-century art, an extensive collection of works on paper, textiles, and traditional works from Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. The collection categories listed here may contain objects which appear in more than one category. These overlaps lead to collection counts of over 55,000 objects.

At Pearl Harbor you can visit, the USS Arizona Memorial, the USS Oklahoma Memorial, the Battleship Missouri Memorial, the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum and the Visitor Center Waterfront Park.  If you want to see it all in one day you have to plan ahead because there is a lot to see and do.

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The USS Arizona Memorial is free but requires a reserved ticket.  USS Arizona Memorial Program reservations are available online via recreation.gov.  The USS Oklahoma Memorial and the Visitor Center Waterfront Park are also free. 

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The Battleship Missouri Memorial, the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and the Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum all have separate admission charges or you can get a Passport ticket that covers the general admission to all three.  The Aviation Museum has a few optional activities which have individual charges that are not included in the Passport.  Getting the Passport does not reserve a ticket for the Arizona.  That must be booked separately as stated above.

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The Battleship Missouri Memorial & Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum are located on Ford Island, which is a secured military base. If you do not have base access, you will need to take a FREE shuttle to get there. Shuttles depart from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center every 15-20 minutes from 8:00am daily. Shuttles run on a loop with the first stop at the Battleship Missouri Memorial, second stop at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and then back to the Visitor Center. The last shuttle departs from the Battleship Missouri Memorial at 4:05 PM. The last shuttle departs from the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum at 5:00 PM. Include an additional hour for transportation to your passport experience.

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Bags are prohibited at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Clear, see-through stadium bags and bags containing medical devices or medication may be allowed into the site at the discretion of the National Park Service. Cameras, cell phones and wallets are allowed. Bags may be secured in the storage facility near the visitor center entrance for a fee ($7 for standard, $10.00 for oversize luggage). Parking lots are monitored and patrolled, but please do not leave items of value in your car. More details can be found at https://www.nps.gov/perl/planyourvisit/safety.htm

Established in 1976, the museum is a treasure trove of military artifacts, exhibits, and stories. It offers a unique opportunity to delve into the rich military history of Hawaii and the Pacific region.

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The museum is not just a collection of artifacts; it is a center of learning, a place where history comes alive. It shares the tales of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience that have shaped the course of history.

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The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, from the ancient Hawaiian warriors to the modern U.S. Army Corps. Each exhibit is meticulously curated, providing a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. The museum also offers educational programs and resources, making military history accessible to all, regardless of age or background.

​The mission of the Tropic Lightning Museum is to collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit the artifacts and related memorabilia, which reflect the history of Schofield Barracks, the 25th Infantry Division, and Wheeler Army Airfield.  All visitors must have a valid visitor pass.