Reviews of Maui Historical Society (Museum)

DIRO Okashige

This little museum was quite a surprise. Large collection of pre-contact Hawaiian artifacts. We had a great tour guide named Zach. Knowledgeable and very friendly. He definitely has the ALOHA spirit. Worth your time to go and see this little gem on you way up to Iao park.

Lee Oettinger

A very pleasant site to discover the history of Maui.

Patrick Matthews

It was a nice place to visit and see some of the history of Maui.

Dennis Levesque

Was very nice and casual short stops that are not to far apart.

Liz Montgomery

Very nice museum

Caprena Rowe

Paintings of Hawaiian Royals and artifacts

Duane Aragon

A must stop if you're a history buff... the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The grounds are nicely kept and the artifacts are very interesting.

Angela Sallerson

Nice historical site.

Jessica Flaherty

Nice grounds

Tina Rempel

Very interesting museum.

Tay Tot

I'm so glad we visited this museum, I learned so much!

Andre Benedict

Fun little museum, probably my favorite of the four on the passport. If you like history this place has it. Would museum again.

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Great shopping, largest selection of Hawaiiana books on the Island, the cutest feather themed holiday ornaments

Roger Hankey

Discount for Seniors so only $5/pp. Yes its small but staff is knowledgeable. One must see item is the Hawai'i annexation video that tells the story of how the US government permitted the installation of a government run by and for the sugar plantation owners. This video is available for purchase.

Michael Morishita

A great place to visit and learn something new

Shane Carey

Great place to learn about hawaiiana and see artifacts from ancient times

Jose Bells Thomas

Interesting spot to visit.

Rainer Schmidt

A very beautiful place that gives interesting insights into the history of Maui and Hawaii in general. Deserves much more visitors. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

jason johnston

If you love history this is a must see. Buy the group package and you'll love it even more.

Paul Renck

Small local museum. Has some very good displays. A bit political on some areas.

Kevin Betzold

Cool little museum. Worth seeing.

Steve Benbow

Great local museum. Not in the mainstream tourist path - which is what made it better.

j frost

very interesting well worth the visit

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Amazing place to visut

Carol Bowkowy

Lots of historical information given. Front staff was knowledgeable.

Kay-Uwe Schenke

Kleines Museum über die Geschichte der Ureinwohner.

Randal Rodrigues

Lots of historic artifacts here. Great place to educate one's self of the post contact of the pakeha settlers.

Paul Moore-Zwinak

This place has very kind people and the history of the items and art is great. I could spend hours just looking at all the cool artifacts there.

Saundra Farmer-Wiley

Hawaiian History. A smallish building housing artifacts.

Linda Tesar-Amimoto

This is a small historical gem in the old town of Wailuku. When you come to this place it's like going back in time to win do Europeans first settled into Hawaii.

Coby Macdonald

Guess I should add that I look at places like this cuz I'm a family history person and I look at it from that angle.

Yvette Bohanan

Interesting and thought provoking displays on real Hawaiian history and culture. Worth a stop for an hour of education.

Kevin Moorman

We got access with the Maui Value Pass, otherwise it costs $7 each (Jan 2016). The Wikipedia page tells most of what's here. It was a boarding school for girls for 10 years or so (1837-47), then it was Bailey's own home after he bought it from the Hawaiian Crown in 1850, and he lived there about 50 years. There are 100 exhibits of Bailey's landscape art, otherwise it's a mishmash of exhibits from about that era. It was pleasant, but small. We saw no evidence of how it was used as a school. We saw the canoe, Duke's surfboard and the Kamapua'a statue, but none of it seemed particularly remarkable. The volunteers/staff weren't very knowledgeable, or maybe we visited too near closing time. Much more interesting was the garden park further up Main Street in Iao Valley. Great picnic stop. Some locals came around with gigantic car stereos, I had to turn on the car alarm until they would go away!

E. F.

Such a fun visit and the perfect place for a rainy day. The volunteers here were the sweetest and we learned so much about Maui and Hawaiian culture. Our trip wouldn't have been nearly as fun without it.

Linda M

I love the history of the missionaries and how Hawaii was invaded.

Haery Haierison

If you are looking to be taken back to an era where modern machinery and technology wasn't a thing. To where people thought about how to get there next meal vs how to find a place to charge their phones, then you want to come here. Situated on a single lane road, in the middle of hill, this beautiful house will take your breath and wonders away. If you are coming off of S High st, you hang a left onto main and follow it up passed the church. You will see it located to the left. Once inside you are greeted by a friendly young gentleman. He will explain to you about the house and the different rooms that are located inside of it. He suggests turning around and starting inside the gallery and following it through to a room with more artifacts including shells, tools and jewelery. Once you are done there you can head upstairs to watch a historical video about Maui and the people of Maui. While also checking out some of the other things it has to offer. You continue your way up the stairs and reach a bed room. The bed inside the room is a beautiful framed bed. It has a stunning pink and white blanket on top of it. The thought of it being woven in those days is truly amazing. There is a dresser and a few other things you may want to look at. You will be really taken back. Upon leaving the Bailey house you can go check out the canoe and surfboards located towards the side of the house. Keep following it to the left and you will see a very intriguing ledge with some rocks nestled in the back. Beautiful flowers cover the property as well as a few nice photo opportunities. This was one of the coolest things we did on the island yet. Myself, I'm a history geek. So being able to step into a house that was made brick by brick, board by board is truly breathtaking. If you are looking for a truly unique place in Maui to visit, or a quiet romantic day with your partner. This is really a spot to go. Ps. Make sure you get there relatively early. It get busy, fast.

Doug Jilinski

Nice small museum located in the restored Bailey house. Interesting exhibits on Maui history. The staff were really friendly and very knowledgeable on Hawaiian history. Definitely worth a visit.

Dave Reimer

Great place to learn the history of the people of HI.

Kaili Matsumura

You get educational value from staff that express so much aloha I strongly advise all visitors to make it a not miss destination

Helen Delaine

Very beautiful and full of history.

Jack Hertel

Nice bit of history.

janice smith

Loved it. Really helpful staff and some amazing artifacts.

John Morrell

Very interesting colonial and Hawaiian history lesson.

Joanne Foster

Great little museum! Jam packed with archives and artifacts.

Lourdes Someillan

After visiting the museum and heard the museum guide I want to learn more about Maui_Hawaii history. Im going to the library to get history books.

George Sousa

Great spot

Faris Siddiqui

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Rafael Ibanez

Personal guidance provided great insight into Hawaiian culture and history.

Alden Grant

Very interesting and nice visit. I learned alot!

Dion Lewis

Take the tour the guides are amazing

Heather Bloom

I'm so glad I stopped in here. The staff are obviously passionate about the history and culture of the Islands and eager to share their knowledge. The displays are informative and interesting. Do take the time to watch the video they have playing on the second floor. It's a perfectly informative piece about the relations between Hawaii and the US, delving into their cultural revival and desire for independence. They have a great assortment of books and local crafts for purchase.

David Brooke

Wonderful place with rich history

DC Govier

Good place to get some local history instead of the usual touristy things.

Dave Wilson

Very good. But no air conditioning. Expensive. Some staining. Dog hair on bed cover.

Kirk Wong

It's nice - educational

Gary and Louise Hicks

Fine museum of Hawaiian culture. Enjoyed the Outdoor benefit concert.