Historic House Museums in Hawaii

We try to keep this list of historic house museums for Hawaii current, but it is best to check directly with the museums for their hours and other information. If you know of a historic house museum in Hawaii that should be listed here, please use our submission form to let us know about it.

Hilo, Island of Hawaii

Lyman Museum and Mission House

The nationally accredited Lyman Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawaii in its exhibit halls and its 1839 historic missionary home.

Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:30am - 4:30pm. House tours at 10, 11, 1, 2, and 3. • 276 Haili St. • (808) 935-5021

Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii

Hulihee Palace

The two story balconied structure was formerly the summer residence of Hawaiian royalty. It was built in 1838 and contains many royal treasures.

Open Mon-Sat 9-4, Sun 10-4 • 75-5718 Alii Dr. • (808) 329-9555

Waimea, Island of Hawaii

Historic Parker Ranch Homes

Puuopelu is a century old mansion that was once the home of Paker Ranch owner Richard Smart. It contains period furnishings and an extensive art collection. Mana Hale is the reconstructed koa wood home of John Palmer Parker, Parker Ranch's founder.

Open daily 10-5 • On Highway 190 • (808) 885-5433

Hanalei, Kauai

Waioli Mission House

One of the first missionary houses on the island, the two story 1837 frame house contains period furnishings.

Tue, Thu, Sat 9‚3 • on Hwy 56 • (808) 245-3202

Lihue, Kauai

Grove Farm Homestead

Built in 1864 the homestead depicts life on an old sugar plantation with tours of the office, washhouse, teahouse, and guest cottage. The house features a wonderful collection of furniture and a beautiful entryway made with native wood. Reservations should be made up to 3 months in advance.

Tours at 10am and 1pm on Mon, Wed and Thu • Nawiliwili Road • (808) 245-3202

Wailuku, Maui

Bailey House Museum

Built in 1833 as a female seminary, the house now displays precontact Hawaiian artifacts, missionary era furnishings and artwork by Rev. Edward Bailey.

Open Mon-Sat 10-4 • 2375-A main St. • (808) 244-3326

Lahaina, Maui

Baldwin Home Museum

A narrated tour of the 150 year old clapboard private residence of the Rev. Dwight Baldwin introduces visitors to nineteenth-century missionary life.

Open Daily • Front and Dickenson Streets • (808) 661-3262

Honolulu, Oahu

Iolani Palace State Monument

The palace was the last home of royalty in the United States. Built by King David Kalakaua in 1882, the Victorian structure combines American and European styles of architecture. Imported woods as well as Hawaiian woods such as koa and kamani were used in the carved paneling. The elegant throne room displays the original chandeliers, carved thrones, swords, and crowns.

Open Wed-Sat 9-2:15, guided tours every 15 minutes, reservations are required • S. King and Richard Sts. • (808) 522-0832

Mission Houses Museum

The Hale La'au wood frame house was shipped around Cape Horn from Boston in 1820. The Printing House is where the Hawaiian language was first printed. The 1831 Chamberlain House was built of coral block.

Open Tue-Sat 10-4 • 553 S. King St. • (808) 531-0481

Queen Emma Summer Palace

The palace contains relics of the Hawaiian monarchy and a good collection of furniture.

Open daily 9-4 • 2913 Pali Hwy. • (808) 595-6291