The pre-contact exhibits are very good; small collections but docents are well informed and very... read more
The front office people at the gift shop obviously cared about the museum and their guests. They... read more
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The pre-contact exhibits are very good; small collections but docents are well informed and very friendly. It doesn't take all day to enjoy the museum, and the gift shop has unique items that are reasonable priced and all sales benefit the museum. Well worth a...More
The front office people at the gift shop obviously cared about the museum and their guests. They were very gracious. The museum is a small dose of Hawaii history and the ways that immigrants to the sugar cane plantations brought with them things that we...More
On a recent family vacation, my brother and I toured the Kauai Museum and it was very enlightening. Long before the sugar plantations, the polynesians had a flourishing culture and we enjoyed being introduced to its many facets. The more modern history gave us insight...More
The front desk was excellent. The bathroom was clean. I liked the displays. Everything was well done.
The Kauai Museum was very nice. The people working at the museum were very friendly. The gift shop was cute and had nice merchandise.
We are so glad this historical landmark of a building has a new director, thus a new look inside including lots to see and learn about. A local artist painted some wonderful portraits of past leaders, kings & queens. A friend of ours told us...More
The local artist that you speak of is Mrs. Evelyn Ritter, she has done majority of the paintings and the mural in the Main Gallery, including the mural in our Surf Exhibit. If you are planning on visiting the museum, your paid admission is good...More
I am a sucker for small regional museums. They always seem to have incredibly enthusiastic and voluntary staff whose contagious delight in the artifacts they watch over improves my mood enormously. This museum is no exception. If you pay attention, you will leave with a...More
What a fantastic review!, we`re glad that you enjoyed our exploration of exhibits, artifacts and murals portraying the history of Kauai, its people and its unique culture. Mahalo! A Hui Hou!
A small museum with some exceptional and unique exhibits. Although well laid out for self guided investigation the Monday talks by Docent Jim Jung brings the story of Cleopatra's Barge (Ha'a Heo Hawaii) to life. This museum, since 1960, contains rare and cultural artefacts from...More
What a charming and interesting museum! Much to see and much to learn about kauia and Hawaiian history. Well displayed and we will definitely go back soon. Highly recommend. A little unexpected jewel. Much larger than it seems from the outside and well worth a...More
Enjoyed museum staff very friendly. Informational and video on Hawaiian people and land very interesting and full of facts and knowledge from these great islands. I enjoyed the exhibits of old sea artifacts and Hawaiian royal family.
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