Museum of Honolulu
Neighborhood: Downtown/Honolulu Harbor
Nearest Train: Nos. 2 and 13
Phone: +1 808 847 3511
Fax: +1 808 841 8968
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This museum provides a fascinating look into Hawaii's colorful past. Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop for his wife, the last descendant of the Kamehameha family, the museum has multiple permanent and special exhibits. From diverse subjects including Hawaiian royalty to hands on science exhibits to contemporary works by native American artists, it contains an array of artifacts. Guided tours and presentations are offered in English and Japanese daily.
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Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever LivedOct 11th, 2008 to Jan 11th, 2009
The primal fear of sharks turns into utter fascination in the eye-opening exhibit on the 2-million-year-old prehistoric mammoth of a shark: Megalodon. In the Castle Memorial Building.
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Now one of Honolulu's must-sees
With the new Science Center, the museum has quickly stepped into a the 21st century without compromi...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jun 08 2007
A MUST if you like Museums
This was a terrific place. You can spend most of the day there. They have terrific displays, short...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Sacramento on Sep 30 2005
Best Pacific Island Museum
Largest collection of historic material of the islands, both pre-western influence and post western....
Reviewed by:just_annette from Chicago on Sep 26 2005
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