10 Museums in Island of Hawaii That You Shouldn't Miss

Puna Gallery and Gift Emporium is a family run, fine art gallery and gifts shop located in the heart of Old Pahoa Town. Check out our fine art, including paintings, prints, wooden bowls, sculpture, and furniture handcrafted by local Puna artists. We offer a variety of locally made gifts from Puna grown coffee, locally made clothing, jewelry, soaps, lotions, local student works, and gift cards.

Kona Historical Society's Kona Coffee Living History Farm in Captain Cook is a "must see" Hawaii attraction and the only living history coffee farm in the nation. Stroll through this Smithsonian-affiliated, outdoor museum that tells the story of Kona's Japanese immigrants that became Kona's coffee pioneers during the early 20th century. A self-guided experience, you're free to walk among the coffee trees, meet a "Kona Nightingale", or watch how farmers used the kuriba and hoshidana to mill and dry their world-famous coffee. Visit the original 1920's farmhouse where you may find the homemaker starting the fire to cook rice or making musubi for the farmer's lunch. "Talk story" along the way with living history interpreters and discover the story behind Kona's gourmet crop.

The Hawaii Plantation Museum tells the story of the sugar industry on the Island of Hawaii,also known as the Big Island, from 1820 until 1996. The museum highlights how the sugar industry brought many immigrants to work for the sugar industry and transformed business and gave rise to Hawaii's multi-cultural heritage. Visit us today, and learn about this remarkable history. Located in the historic plantation town of Papaikou on the Hamakua Coast few miles outside the town of Hilo. Just past the 6 mile marker on the Mamalahoa Highway turn left ...At the stop sign turn right the and park in front of the gray building with the plantation mural.

Founded in 1974 and granted 501(c)3 nonprofit status in 1978, the Waimea Arts Council is the oldest arts organization in north Hawaii. Located in Waimea on the island of Hawaii, the organization has been housed in the old firehouse and firemen's bunkhouse buildings in the Waimea Historic Corner Park since 1980. The Waimea Arts Council is an entirely volunteer organization, supported by dues and contributions from artists who sell their artwork, as well as donations from the general public.

Local photographer Harry Durgin and his wife Mouse open their studio/gallery to the public on weekends, welcoming friends and visitors with Hawaii hospitality to view and buy his images of the area. An engaging, personal experience with the artists.

Join us as we dive deep into Hawaii's contemporary art scene, unveiling hidden local talent creating masterful works of art. It's a gallery full of joyful creative expression and connection with 2nd Saturday Collectors Receptions, and local style "talk story" events.

At 9,000 feet, this observatory offers magnificent views.

Kona Historical Society is the non-profit organization that oversees the award-winning H.N. Greenwell Store Museum and the Kona Coffee Living History Farm. Come visit these living history experiences where you'll be immersed in a vivid and unforgettable story of Hawaii's colorful past. KHS also provides free lectures, community and members-only events, as well as jeep trips and other fun activities.

Hulihe‘e Palace is located in historic Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, on Ali‘i Drive. Once a summer vacation home for Hawaiian royalty, today Hulihe‘e Palace is a museum showcasing Victorian artifacts from the era of King Kalākaua and Queen Kapi‘olani.