Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives, Honolulu

Name: Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
Address: 553 S King St, Honolulu, 96813-3002, United States
Telephone: +1 808-447-3910

#23 among attractions in Honolulu

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum, Historical place

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives

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The Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives Honolulu, Hawaii, was established in 1920 by the Hawaiian Mission Children's Society, a private, non-profit organization and genealogical society, on the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first Christian missionaries in Hawaiʻi. In 1962, the Mission Houses, together with Kawaiahaʻo Church, both built by those early missionaries, were designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark under the combined name Kawaiahao Church and Mission Houses. In 1966 all the NHLs were included in the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Established: 1920 (104 years ago)Coordinates: 21°18'14"N, 157°51'25"W

Address

553 S King StDowntown HonoluluHonolulu 96813-3002 United States

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+1 808-447-3910

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Day trips

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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0.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historical place
Aloha Tower Marketplace, Honolulu
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1.2 miSE
Upscale, four-level shopping mall
Ala Moana Center, Honolulu
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0.6 miW
Tower, Historical place, Shopping centre
Aloha Tower, Honolulu
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~1190 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Statues of Kamehameha I, Honolulu
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0.5 miSE
Theater, Sport venue, Concerts and shows
Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Honolulu
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~440 ftN
City, City hall, Mission Revival Style architecture
Honolulu Hale, Honolulu
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~1230 ftNW
Former home of Hawaii’s final monarchs
`Iolani Palace, Honolulu
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0.5 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu
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~1710 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Washington Place, Honolulu
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0.5 miE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Honolulu Museum of Art, Honolulu
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0.4 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew, Honolulu
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives open?

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives?

Nearby attractions include Downtown Honolulu, Honolulu (2 min walk), Kawaiahao Church, Honolulu (2 min walk), Lunalilo Mausoleum, Honolulu (2 min walk), Honolulu Hale, Honolulu (3 min walk).

How to get to Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives:

Bus

South Street + Kawaiahao Street • Lines: 42, 80, 80B, 82, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89 (3 min walk)
Kapiolani Boulevard + South Street • Lines: 13, 3, 40, 51, 52, 53, 9, 98A, A, C, E (3 min walk)