Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum at a Glance
The Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum on Maui celebrates the historic
sugar trade that kept up Hawaii’s economy for most of the
19th century. A&B, as it is known to locals, contains a
museum and several artifacts detailing the history of the
trade, the local geography and the evolving culture of
Maui. At over 1,800 acres, A&B is now the largest landowner
on the island and brings in a large share of tourism and
trade revenue.
The museum itself is located in the manager’s house, a small
restored structure located next to the local post office.
Here you’ll find relics and pictures of the old plantation,
including mills, bells and scale models of large machinery.
Some of the models are still functional - you can even watch
a narrative demo of how it works, complete with lighting
and sound effects.
Six rooms make up the main museum: the Geography Room, Water
Room, Human Resources Room, Plantation Room, Fieldwork Room
and Mill Room. Most tours start at the Plantation Room,
which offers a large exhibit of the local livelihood. Some
of the highlights are the old household equipment, religious
artifacts and a scale model of the camp house used by the
workers.
The A&B Sugar Museum is located in Puunene, a town known
for its thriving sugar trade. It is about a 10-minute drive
from the Kahului Airport and is right next to the largest
Hawaiian sugar factory in existence.
Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum in Bullet Points
- Learn about Hawaii's sugar trade and history
- Features intriguing displays on the inner workings of a sugar mill
- Gift shop is located on the premises
Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum Hours and Admission
The grounds are open
Monday to Saturday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The museum is closed on Easter, Christmas and New Year's Day.
$7.00 Adults, $2.00 children ages 6 through 12 years, children ages 5 and under are admitted free.
Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum Driving Directions / Location
The Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum is located in a historic former plantation superintendent's residence, originally built in 1902, at the intersection of Mokulele Highway (route 311/350) and Hansen Road, approximately 10 minutes from Kahului Airport..
Address: 3957 Hansen Road, Puunene, HI 96784
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