Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice St.
Honolulu, HI
96817-2704
808-848-4129
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hours of operation
Admission Charged
Founded in 1889, the museum began with royal possessions, but it is now
world-famous for its displays of the best of Polynesia. There is also a
planetarium in the museum.
Hawaii Maritime Center
Pier 7, Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-536-6373
The main exhibits of this center focus on Hawaii’s whaling days, the history of
Honolulu Harbor, the Clipper seaplane, and surfing and wind-surfing in Hawaii. A
century-old ship serves as part of the working museum, as does a reproduction of
the ancient Hawaiian ships.
Sea Life Park
2552 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI
96815-3662
808-259-7933
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hours of operation
Admission Charged
This marine park has everything from dolphins to whales to penguins. A
300,000-gallon Hawaiian reef tank is one of the highlights, as is The Pacific
Whaling Museum. The location itself is breathtaking.