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553 South King Street, Honolulu
808-531-0481

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. The 2004 exhibition schedule is as follows: Lasting Impressions: Printing & Engraving in Hawai'i on display April 16 - June 26; The Nature of Quilts on display July 23 - September 18; Bodily Adornment on display November 5 - February 5.

Directions:

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.

Useful Information:

Open Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Guided tours of the houses and print shop are offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and
2:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Japanese language tours are available.
Temporary exhibitions are presented throughout the year in the Chamberlain
House, First Floor Gallery.

Admission prices are as follows: General $10, Kama'aina/Military/Senior
Citizens $8, Students (6 years - College) $6.

A research library is also located on the museum grounds.

Visitors can browse the Museum’s unique gift shop and relax in our charming
tea parlor, all located in a beautiful garden setting in Honolulu’s downtown
Capitol District. Lunch reservations at the Winterbourne Tea parlor can be
made by calling 537-3806

Call 531-0481 for more information.