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Mission Houses Museum
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PHOTOS |
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Click on a thumbnail to
see a larger version of the photo |
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OVERVIEW |
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Step into
19th century Hawai'i on a guided tour of one
of the islands’ most fascinating museums. As
a National Historic Landmark, Mission Houses
Museum offers intimate and intriguing
encounters with Hawaii’s past and people;
exploring cultural traditions and examining
cultural change in a unique and welcoming
environment.
The settlement was built in 1831 and three
of the original buildings still remain on
the site in historic downtown Honolulu. The
missionaries had an incredible impact on the
Hawaiian people and their culture. The Hale
La'au is the oldest frame structure in the
Hawaiian Islands. Built in 1821 it served as
a home to the missionary families. The Ka
Hale Pa'i was the printing house where
Americans and Hawaiians created the Hawaiian
alphabet in order to produce books and other
printed items.
The final original structure is the Ka Hale
Kamalani or the Chamberlain House. This
building was built entirely from blocks of
coral skeletons. It was the home of the
Chamberlain family and was also used as a
storehouse for mission goods. The
Chamberlain House is now used as a gallery
for temporary exhibitions. |
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DIRECTIONS |
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From
Waikiki: Take Kalakaua Avenue out of Waikiki
toward the mountains. Turn left onto South
Beretania. Turn left onto Punchbowl Street,
then turn left onto King Street. The Mission
Houses will be on the right side. Metered on
street parking and the Kawaiahao Plaza
parking garage are available. |
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WEBSITE |
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http://www.missionhouses.org |
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