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Iolani Palace
6 392 reviews
#4 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"Highly knowledgeable docents lead the tour, explaining the Hawaiian royal tradition and history, and pointing out the significance of the
artifacts
throughout the palace (as well as the palace's place in Hawaiian..."
"The Iolani Palace
docent
tour is led by well trained volunteers who provided a real slice of Hawaii’s rich cultural history to include the Royal Family as well as the political influences behind Hawaii becoming ou..."
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USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
3 892 reviews
#5 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"Pro: amazing submarine and lots to see, audio tour was amazing and a must have (it comes automatically with
admission
cost) Con: small and may be tight at times, the staff was waxing the floor and had to take alte..."
"The guided
audio tour
gives a good and interesting insight about the live on a submarine with interesting interviews of the captain and other members of the crew."
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Bishop Museum
2 768 reviews
#6 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"Located in a former royal palace, with wonderful woodwork, this
museum
offers a very comprehensive and detailed introduction to the traditional Hawaiian culture, especially around ancient navigation techniques."
"Beautiful examples of pacific art and life through mats, clubs weaving and history...the childrens
interactive displays
on the 2nd floor were excellent and really helped to understand the lives which were lived so..."
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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
2 292 reviews
#9 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"We purchased the 90-minute
guided tour
, and our docent, Gerry, was extremely knowledgeable and shared a wealth of background history as well as technological knowledge of the airplanes present."
"Outstanding work restoring our
history
here, very historic location and it is obvious that the staff understands and is dedicating their special talent preserving this site and its inventory for future generations..."
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Honolulu's Police Department Museum
96 reviews
#12 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"His intriguing stories about the Honolulu Police Department's history, dedicated service members, and unique
memorabilia
make this museum experience both educational and entertaining."
"A very big heart felt thank you to Officer L. Fatu for an hour long very interesting and informative tour of this fabulous
museum
."
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Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
95 reviews
#14 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"She provided a great overview, as well as stories and anecdotes of Hiram Bingham and the other missionaries, and answered all our questions about the furniture/
artifacts
on display in the Mission House."
"The tour guide was very knowledgeable and really helped me see the work of the missionaries in the context of the rest of
Hawaiian history
and culture."
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Honolulu Museum of Art Spalding House
62 reviews
#15 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"The home is beautiful, the gardens are outstanding, the collection of
contemporary art
is small but enough to make a visit worthwhile, there is a cafe onsite which looked quite popular"
"I visited The Honolulu
Museum
of Art Spalding House in a beautiful October afternoon."
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Lucoral Museum
18 reviews
#19 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"Rich in
culture
, a place to see beautiful stones, gems, carvings, ancient aritfacts and to learn about gems and coral from the area."
"You can experience a casual, self-guided tour through the gallery and view tons of
gemstones
, pearls, coral, rocks etc!"
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King's Guard Museum
32 reviews
#22 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
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Honolulu Fire Museum and Education Center
1 review
#33 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
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What are the best places for speciality museums in Honolulu?
These places are best for speciality museums in Honolulu:
Iolani Palace
Bishop Museum
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
Honolulu's Police Department Museum
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Which places provide the best speciality museums in Honolulu for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly speciality museums in Honolulu:
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
Bishop Museum
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
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Which places provide the best speciality museums in Honolulu for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking speciality museums in Honolulu:
Iolani Palace
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
Bishop Museum
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Which places provide the best speciality museums in Honolulu for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking speciality museums in Honolulu:
Iolani Palace
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
Bishop Museum
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Honolulu's Police Department Museum
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Which places provide the best speciality museums in Honolulu for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly speciality museums in Honolulu:
Iolani Palace
USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
Bishop Museum
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
Honolulu's Police Department Museum
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