Kauai Museum

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Kauai Museum

Kauai Museum's mission is to inspire and promote respect for the indigenous and immigrant people of Kauai and Niihau. Kauai Museum's exhibits include "The Story of Kauai," which includes the Juliet Rice Wichman Heritage, and an Oriental Art Gallery.

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addressAlbert Spencer Wilcox Building, 4428 Rice Street, Lihue, Kauai
emaildirector@kauaimuseum.org
openingHoursMon–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat 9am–2pm, Sun closed. Tours Mon, Wed & Fri at 10am
phone+1 808 245 6931
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