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Battleship Missouri Memorial
Honolulu, Hawai'i

History

AmericaÕs most celebrated battleship, on which the ceremony ending World War II took place, is anchored in historic Pearl Harbor.

East-West Center Gallery
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Art

Located on the campus of the University of HawaiÔi, the East-West Center Gallery presents five exhibitions per year on traditional and contemporary arts of the Pacific region. Call before you visit because the gallery is closed during exhibit installatio

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Hawai'i Children's Discovery Center
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Children's

Children and adults participate in discovery experiences through hands-on interactive exhibits and state-of-the-art the technology.

Hawaii Heritage Center
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Culture

Hawaii State Archives
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Primarily a research facility, the HawaiÔi State archives is the official repository of records of the government of Hawaii (1790 to date), the private papers of Hawaiian royalty and government officials, and photographs.

Hawaiian Historical Society
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Historical Society

Primarily a research facility, the Hawaiian Historical Society houses over 12,000 volumes on HawaiÔi and the Pacific; extensive collection of 19th and early 20th century materials on HawaiÔi including narratives of early voyages and travels, newspapers, p

Honolulu Academy of Arts
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Art

In a gracious historic buidling with courtyards and fountains, HawaiÔiÕs premier art museums houses an international collection of more than 34,000 works of art including Asian and Western art from ancient times to present.

Honolulu Zoo
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Zoo

Located in beautiful KapiÔolani Park at the base of Diamond Head, the Honolulu Zoo features a wide variety of animal exhibits in a park-like setting. A 10 acre African Savannah exhibit, lions, elephants and giraffes, marsh and forest birds, chimpanzees a

Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Culture

The major exhibit ÒOkage Sama De: I am what I am because of youÓ chronicles the history of the Japanese in HawaiÔi through from their arrival in the late 1800s through todayÕs multicultural society. See recreations of plantation homes, schoolhouse, store

Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Culture, History

Located on a 12 acre campus, the State Museum of Natural and Cultural Historyincludes permanent exhibits on Hawaiian history, culture and the natural sciences; rotating exhibits and interactive displays; daily demonstrations by folk artists and performanc

Foster Botanical Garden
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Botanical Garden

In the heart of busy Honolulu, Foster Botanical Gardens is a 13.5 acre oasis of tropical plants, some rare and endangered, collected from throughout the worldÕs tropics over a period of 140 years. Adjoining LiliÔuokalani Botanical Garden was once the pro

Harold L. Lyon Arboretum
Honolulu, Hawai'i

History, Nature Centers, University

Self-guided tours of Lyon Arboretum's 194 acres will take you on trails, world renowned collections of tropical plants and specialty gardens set against the stunning backdrop of the Ko`olau Mountains. Guided tours (fee, reservations required) Mon-Sat.

Hawai‘i State Art Museum
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Art

Hawaii Maritime Center
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Nature Centers

Experience interactive exhibits, audio tours and videos on voyaging, whaling, surfing and sharks. The Center also includes historic shipsÑthe Falls of Clyde (1878), a four-masted square rigger; and the HokuleÔa, a famous Polynesian sailing canoe which ha

Hawaii State Capitol
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Built in 1969, the HawaiÔi State Capitol houses the executive and legislative branches of state government. The GovernorÕs Office of Information Tours Programs offers guided tours by reservation. Call 586-0178.

Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame & Museum
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Culture

Honolulu Police Department Law Enforcement Museum
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Art

Exhibits showcase well-known criminal cases police weapons, equipment and uniforms.

Iolani Palace
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Historic House

Built in 1882, Iolani Palace was the official residence of King Kalakaua and Queen Liliuokalani, the last monarchs of Hawaii. The site of coronations, lavish social events and political turmoil, the Palace has been elegantly and meticulously restored with original royal furnishings.

John Young Museum of Art
Honolulu, Hawai'i

Anthropology, Archaeology, Art, Culture, General, History, University

On the campus of the University of HawaiÔi at Manoa, this new museum features the collections of local painter John Young, with a special focus on the arts of China, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

February 5 - 7, 2025

Milledgeville, Georgia

Georgia Association of Museums 2025 Conference

Wednesday, February 5 - Friday, February 7, 2025

Ina Dillard Russell Library Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia

Hosted by: Georgia Association of Museums

The Whole Story Is The Meanin

“For the fiction writer himself the whole story is the meaning, because it is an experience, not an abstraction.”― Flannery O'Connor, Mystery and Manners: Occasional Pros

Join us in Milledgeville, Georgia, for the annual Georgia Association of Museums conference as we explore the profound wisdom of Milledgeville author Flannery O'Connor’s words. In a world where narratives intersect and perspectives diverge, this theme invites proposals that delve into the essence of storytelling within museums and cultural institutions. Our work in the museum field requires us to look at stories from as many angles and perspectives as possible so that we might do our best to tell the “whole story.

Through thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and engaging presentations, we will uncover the layers of meaning embedded within every artifact, exhibition, and historical account. Just as O’Connor masterfully crafted narratives that resonate with universal truths, museums hold the power to illuminate the whole story behind many objects, artworks, and cultural phenomena

We will examine how museums can embrace inclusivity, diversity, and authenticity in their storytelling practices. By acknowledging multiple perspectives and amplifying marginalized voices, we can enrich our understanding of the past and present, fostering empathy and connection within our communities.

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

February 17 - 19, 2025

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Small Museum Association 41st Annual Conference 2025

Monday, February 17 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Hosted by: Small Museum Association

The annual SMA conference attracts more than 300 museum professionals, board members, and volunteers from a wide variety of small museums. They attend sessions on topics ranging from collections and education to staffing and board issues.

We offer a large Museum Resource Hall and plenty of informal networking opportunities for you to talk with (and get ideas from!) other small museum professionals and volunteers

Theme for 2025: Make It Happen!!!

Is there an exhibit, program, or fundraiser that you've been talking about doing for years? Do you feel stuck because of procrastination, lack of board support, or insufficient funds? It's time to take action

At SMA 2025, small museum professionals will share their tips and tricks of how they made it happen!

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

February 18 - 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

2025 California Association of Museums Conference

Tuesday, February 18 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

San Fransico, California

Hosted by: California Association of Museums

CAM is hard at work planning for the 2025 conference, set to take place from February 18–22, 2025 in San Francisco. We look forward to highlighting best practices and innovative ideas from California's museum community

The California Association of Museums is excited to continue offering in-person programming for 2025. We will not be requiring proof of COVID vaccination/s, but highly encourage vaccination and boosters. For the health and safety of our colleagues, masks are also encouraged (but not required). Capacity and spaces will be thoughtfully considered in the planning of this event.

For more information, please email programs@calmuseums.org.

Virginia Association of Museum's 2025 Annual Conference!

March 15 - 18, 2025

Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Association of Museum's 2025 Annual Conference!

Saturday, March 15 - Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The Inn at Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

Hosted by: Virginia Association of Museums

2025 Conference Theme: Looking Back to the Future For the past several years, many museums have been deeply involved in planning programs and events to observe the 250th birthday of the United States of America. While this is certainly an occasion to celebrate, this anniversary also forces us as a society to reckon with ongoing inequities and challenges within the US that go back to its inception. As museums ask their audiences to look to the past to understand the present and shape a better future, perhaps now is a good moment in time for Virginia’s museum community to take pause and look back at its own history. We are excited to see you in Blacksburg in March 2025 as we take a moment in our hectic schedules to take pause and visit our diverse pasts. Let’s uncover and share our histories to build a more resilient Virginia museum community.

2025 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

September 10 - 13, 2025

Cincinnati, Ohio

2025 Am Assoc for State and Local History Annual Conference

Wednesday, September 10 - Saturday, September 13, 2025

TBD

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hosted by: American Association for State and Local History

The 2025 AASLH Annual Conference, in partnership with Ohio Local History Alliance, will take place as the history field makes the final preparations to kickoff off the 250th commemoration of the founding of the United States.

The 2025 conference theme, inspired by AASLH’s Making History at 250: The Field Guide for Semiquincentennial, is an opportunity to broadly explore one of the guide’s themes, The American Experiment. For many in the American colonies in 1776, independence from Britain represented a “leap into the dark” into an unknown future

We are excited for you to join us in Cincinnati as we encourage discussion about our democracy and civic institutions and how they can help strengthen understanding, inspire action, and reveal ways that all of us can participate in and shape the ongoing American experiment.

For more information, please call 615-320-3203 or email info@aaslh.org.

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