Museums and Gardens

• Bishop Museum
  Featuring the world's foremost collection of Polynesian cultural and historical artifacts, the Bishop Museum is recognized as the pre-eminent museum of the Pacific. This is a must-see cultural experience for those interested in Hawaiiana and Polynesian history. Its galleries display and interpret artifacts and customs from Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia and describe Hawaiian culture and history in detail. A daily planetarium show explains how ancient Polynesians navigated by the stars. The Bishop Museum is located in Honolulu.
  
  1525 Bernice St.
  Telephone: (808) 847-3511
  Web site: www.bishopmuseum.org

• Honolulu Academy of Arts
  As Hawaii's oldest and largest art museum, the Honolulu Academy of Arts features an impressive collection of Asian, European, Pacific, American and African art displayed in over 30 galleries and surrounded by six garden courtyards. The Honolulu Academy of Arts is located in Honolulu.
  
  900 S. Beretania St.
  Telephone: (808) 532-8701
  Web site: www.honoluluacademy.org

• The Contemporary Museum
  The Contemporary Museum features modern art displayed in seven galleries and a peaceful garden setting. Situated in Honolulu's elite Makiki Heights neighborhood, The Contemporary Museum displays rotating works of art by both international and local contemporary artists.
  
  2411 Makiki Heights Drive
  Telephone: (808) 526-0232
  Web site: www.tcmhi.org

• Hawai'i Maritime Center
  This museum celebrates the rich maritime history of Hawaii and chronicles the arrivals of whalers, traders, missionaries, plantation workers and other visitors to Hawaii. Here, you will find ocean vessel history ranging from ancient Polynesian sailing canoes to a waterfront display of a square rigger - the Falls of Clyde.
  
  Honolulu Harbor, Pier 7
  Telephone: (808) 536-6373

• Foster Botanical Gardens
  Conveniently located near downtown Honolulu, you will enjoy the guided tour of the 15-acre Foster Botanical Gardens where you will gain a new appreciation of Hawaii's lush foliage. Walk among thousands of rare plants, both native and introduced to Hawaii.
  
  50 N. Vineyard Blvd.
  
  Telephone
  (808) 522-7065 - for information
  (808) 522-7066 - for reservations

• Senator Fong's Plantation
  Situated at the foot of the majestic Ko'olau mountains in the town of Kahaluu, you can tour Senator Fong's Plantation and its 725 acres of lush gardens, all in the comfort of an open-air tram. Learn about the plants, trees and exotic tropical flora that are unique to Hawaii. The tour also includes history of the land (including the Ko'olau mountains and Kane'ohe Bay) and Hawaiian culture. Senator Fong's Plantation is located in Kaneohe (Windward Oahu).
  
  47285 Pulama Road
  Telephone: (808) 239-6775

• Lyon Arboretum
  Located in the scenic Manoa Valley, this 194-acre garden features over 5,000 plant species and vast scenic hiking trails. You may choose to take a brief walk by path that takes approximately 20 minutes, or a guided tour that focuses on individual species of plants. This tour lasts approximately three hours. Call for more information about a tour with one of the resident botanists.
  
  3860 Manoa Road
  Telephone: (808) 988-0456

• Ho'omalunia Botanical Gardens
  Located on the Windward coast, this 400-acre nature conservancy features plants, flowers and trees, both native and introduced to Hawaii. Ho'omaluhia (a peaceful refuge) Gardens, offers cleared hiking trails that showcase the scenic beauty of the Ko'olau mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy a self-guided tour along the trail, or take the guided nature walk offered only on Saturdays and Sundays. Ho'omaluhia Botanical Gardens is located in Kaneohe (Windward Oahu).
  
  45680 Luluku Road
  Telephone: (808) 233-7323