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There is no better way to begin a tour of Honolulu than with a look at the famous Iolani Palace, a carefully restored 19th-century edifice that was home to Hawaii's last king and queen. Located on King Street, this is a place that is full of mana (spirit). (An interesting fact: the palace had electric lights before the White House.)

Close to the Iolani Palace on King Street, you will find some of Hawaii's oldest structures, the original Mission Houses Museum. The cluster of buildings includes the Frame House, prefabricated and shipped from Boston in 1821. The grounds are well kept, and descendants of the original missionaries conduct the tours on certain days.

After lunch in one of the many downtown restaurants, head to the Bishop Museum. Located on Bernice Street, this interesting place contains more than 20 million artifacts of Pacific history, making it the largest collection of its kind in the world. The museum also has a planetarium that features daily shows, produced mostly by the Big Island of Hawaii's famous Keck Observatory.







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Bishop Museum


Museum of Honolulu
1525 Bernice Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
United States
+1 808 847 3511
http://www.bishopmuseum.org
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.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Bishop Museum photo by Leslie Kalohi
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Photo: Carlo T Gomez
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Photo: Gary Sizemore
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Photo: Justin Sloan
 

 
Iolani Palace


Capitol of Old Hawai'i
364 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
United States
+1 808 522 0822
http://www.iolanipalace.org
Built in 1882 by Hawaii's last king, David Kalakaua, this stately old three-story building is a real treat to tour. After the overthrow of the King's sister Queen Liliuokalani in 1893, the structure served as the territorial and state capitol until 1969. The Palace Galleries showcases jewels and regalia from the days of Hawaiian royalty. Guided tours are offered every 30 minutes and reservations are suggested. Admission for Grand Tour is USD20 for adults and USD5 for children aged 5-17.

Review © 2007, Wcities
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Photo: Kevin Chang
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Mission Houses Museum


Relics of the missionary past
553 South King Street
Between Alapai & Punchbowl
Honolulu, HI 96813-3002
United States
+1 808 531 0481
http://www.missionhouses.org/
Protestant missionaries established their headquarters on this site in 1820. The prim New England-style white Frame House dates to 1821. The Coral House, so named because it was built from blocks of coral, houses the original iron and mahogany printing press. Descendants of the state's missionary families operate the museum. Museum tours are given daily. On Kama`aina Days "living history" guides dressed in period costume demonstrate 19th-century life in Hawaii. Check website for details.

Review © 2007, Wcities
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