Exhibits include the three-story Hawaiian Hall (where visitors can learn about Hawaiian gods, key events in Hawaiian history and more) and a planetarium. The planetarium features "Wayfinders," a ...

like for religious offerings and a way to connect with Hawaiian gods, who manifested themselves in natural things, like valleys and plants. People also wore leis as adornment, but chiefs wore a ...

Hawaiians have been proudly carrying on the tradition of lei making for more than 1,000 years. Here's a firsthand look at the process.

Ku is one of the four major Hawaiian gods in the Aikapu system. Ku is considered to be the god of warfare and woodcarving. Coconut is one of the kinolau or body forms of the god Ku. And as such ...

and the third focuses on Hawaiian gods and history. The Pacific Hall shows the story of the movement and migration of the people of the Pacific islands, and the Picture Gallery houses beautiful ...

She and Liholiho called for the heiau and statues of the ancient gods to be destroyed. In 1820, missionaries arrived from Boston, prepared to fill the void left by the destruction of the Hawaiian ...

Referred to as Kohe Malamalama o Kanaloa, Kahoolawe is dedicated to one of the four major Hawaiian gods, Kanaloa, the deity associated with voyaging, the deep sea and marine life. A center for ...

A blend of Victorian and Hawaiian architectural styles, the Iolani Palace was completed in 1882 and is a fascinating testament to the grandeur and opulence of the Hawaiian Kingdom. It stands as a ...