553 South King Street, Honolulu
808-531-0481
The Mission Houses Museum depicts the hardships of the Christian missionaries who first came to Hawaii. 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.
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 Stree. The Mission Houses will be on the right side.
Hawaii-Guide Tips/Info:
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 9am-4pm
Admission Price includes a guided tour of the houses - Adult Admission $8; Young Adults (13-18 years) $4; Children (4-12 years) $3; Children Under 3, FREE
Foreign Language Tours are available. Call for information
Historic Downtown Walking Tours are held on Thursday at 9:45am - Call for information. Adults $15; Young Adults $11; Children $10 - Includes tour of the Mission Houses
Additional Activities sponsored by the Mission Houses Museum include Hawaiian Legends Walking Tours and Spooky Stories, craft fairs, history programs, classes, and workshops - Call for information
Museum Gift Shop and Research Library on the premises
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