Experience and explore the many attractions of the museum and visit our Pier 7 Gifts for unique handcrafted treasures and nautical souvenirs from scrimshaw and brass to t-shirts, jewelry, books and much more.
Lei Iwi & Kohalā Lele
Imagine staring into the eyes of a massive humpback whale! Visit Lei Iwi, or Lei of Cherished Bones, our rare, full-size humpback whale skeleton - one of only five on display in world. Our world-class whaling exhibit, Kohalā Lele, or Leaping Whale, chronicles Hawai‘i's role in the evolution of humankind's relationship with whales beginning with the whaling industry of the 19th century to today's whale watchers and conservationists.
King David Kalākaua Boathouse
What was it like to cross vast oceans in search of new lands and people? Take a fascinating journey into the lives of ocean explorers like Captain Cook, learn about the Hawaiian monarchy's affection for water sports and witness Honolulu Harbor's transformation from small village to one of the busiest shipping ports in the world.
Polynesian Navigation
Imagine sailing a double-hulled canoe across thousands of miles of barren ocean using only the stars and the ocean currents as your guide. Discover the techniques the ancient Polynesians used to do just that in our Polynesian Navigation exhibit.
Self guided audio head set tours are available in English, Japanese, and Korean at no extra cost.