Museum
Lahaina Heritage Museum
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The Lahaina Heritage Museum is housed in the historic Old Lahaina Courthouse, built in 1859. The museum offers exhibits on Maui's history, from ancient Hawaiian culture to the whaling era and plantation days. Visitors can see artifacts like whalebone tools, photographs, and documents that tell the story of Lahaina as a royal capital and bustling port. The museum also covers the 2023 wildfires that impacted the area, providing context for recovery efforts.
Don't miss
- View the whaling-era artifacts and scrimshaw
- Learn about Lahaina's role as a 19th-century whaling port
- See exhibits on the 2023 wildfires and community resilience
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Lahaina Heritage Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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