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 ...

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 ...

Their hips sway to the beat of a drum as they call out in chant to Poliahu, one of the many Hawaiian gods said to reside in the mountain. Hundreds of protesters who have camped out on Mauna Kea ...

When he cast his line, he pulled up Te Ika-a-Māui (New Zealand’s North Island). Similarly, Hawaiian mythology credits him with drawing up their archipelago from the ocean depths, though each ...

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 ...

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 ...