The kahili are the main features here (you probably guessed that from the name of the room). For those unfamiliar with the term, kahili are feather standards that were used by Hawaiian royalty to show status and family heritage. You can see a number of kahili in this picture.
It is always neat to see original artifacts, but my favorite features of this room are the pictures of the Hawaiian monarchs and the family tree showing how they were all related. You can easily trace the history of the monarchy through the years using the diagrams, stories, paintings and photographs in this room and it's that "big picture" that I like best about this room.
Do it yourself on Oahu
Location: 1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Directions: Why reinvent the wheel? Click here for directions to the museum from wherever you might be.
Parking: There is plenty of free parking right in front of the museum.
Hours: 9am to 5pm Wednesday to Monday (i.e. closed on Tuesdays). Also closed on Christmas.
Cost: Adults $17.95, Seniors (65 and over) $14.95, Children ages 4-12 $14.95, Children 3 and under are free. They have reduced rates for kama'aina and military visitors with proper identification. To save money, consider purchasing a membership (they have several levels available) or be on the lookout for free admission days; they have a couple a year and I try to post them on the Weekend Events page when they occur.
Facilities: There are restrooms and an elevator in Hawaiian Hall.
Other: The Bishop Museum has a large gift shop and a café. We have also taken our own food and had a picnic on their lawn.
Related: Read my posts about the Bishop Museum's Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center and the Bishop Museum's Hawaiian Hall Gallery.
More info: Contact the Bishop Museum at 808-847-3511
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