This outdoor history museum tells the story of life on Hawaii’s sugar plantations (c. 1900). The village includes restored buildings and replicas of plantation structures such as houses of different ethnic groups, the community bath, camp office and plantation store

PROGRAMS AND TOURS: 

Exhibitions, guided tours, demonstrations, school tours and programs, outreach program to schools (by request), teacher training programs and research by appointment only.

COLLECTIONS:

Outdoor history museum with restored buildings and replicas of plantation structures; exhibits on history of Hawaii’s multiethnic sugar plantation workers; artifacts; library and photograph collection on plantation history from 1830s to 1950s on all islands, especially the O‘ahu Sugar Records, including domestic implements, clothing, documents, correspondence, birth and death certificates, medical records, employee ledgers, and scientific testing.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Performances, demonstrations and festivals take place throughout the year (schedule available).

FACILITIES:

Indoor and outdoor rental facilities available

Handicap access (call to inquire - may be limited)

Museum store

Library

Picnic and dining areas

Meeting room, capacity 200

GENERAL ADMISSION:

Rates valid till 3-31-10

Adult - $13.00
Senior (62+ with ID) - $10.00
Kama'aina (with ID) - $ 7.00
Military (with ID) - $7.00
Youth (4-11 years ) - $5.00

Children (3 and under) - Free

DOCENT-LED TOURS through the Village are conducted at the start of each hour, Monday through Saturday at 10:00 am. The last guided tour is at 2:00 pm.  

Self-guided tours are taken at leisure.

Groups of more than 5 or individuals requesting tours conducted in a language other than English should call in advance for reservations. 

General operating hours of the Museum are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to        4:30 pm.  Saturday hours are from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Goro Arakawa, one of the founding members