Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives (HMH) is a one-acre site in downtown Honolulu. It is a National Historic Landmark, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The site preserves Hawai‘i’s oldest Western-style house, the 1821 Mission House, the 1831 Chamberlain House, the 1841 Bedroom Annex, a cemetery, and a collections storage vault. In addition, modern structures have been added:
- In 2011, a coral-and-grass performance arena was added, hosting theater and mele (music) performances throughout the year.
- In 2021, a reconstructed hale pili was built using cultural practitioner leadership and designed with sources from journals in the HMH archives.
- There is also a gift shop, multi-purpose rental space, and library.
Since 1820, it has been an archival site for Hawaiian history through stories, artifacts, and documents. The HMH library holds archival materials in Hawaiian and English and is one of the largest collections of Hawaiian language printed material in the world. Researchers from around the globe can access over 80,000 pieces in the digital collection: Library & Archives – Hawaiian Mission Houses
Visiting Hawaiian Mission Houses
Located in the Historic Capital district in downtown Honolulu, Hawaiian Mission Houses is open for self-guided and guided tours. You can also access the digital collection and gift shop online. HMH promotes thoughtful dialogue and greater understanding of the impact of the Protestant missionaries on the history and peoples of Hawai`i.
- Address: Hawaiian Mission Houses, 553 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813
- Hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Gift shop open until 3:00 p.m. or Shop HMH online
- Cemetery: FREE to Visit for a self-guided tour. Open All Week 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free guide: Mission Memorial Cemetry Guide (PDF)
- General admission: $10 per person. Children 5 & under: Free (for up to ONE hour). Guided Tours: $20.
- Discounts: Kama`aina, Seniors (65+), Military, Students.
- Website: Hawaiian Mission Houses – Thousands Of Stories
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Event calendar of free and affordable things to do
Listed below are all types of free and affordable things to do in the next 30 days across the Hawaiʻi Pae ʻĀina.
Featured Events are listed first each day, highlighted by a photo. These are unique, popular, or annual events that we or our advertisers don’t want you to overlook.
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