Hawaii Heritage Center

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Hawaii Heritage Center

Hawaii Heritage Center in Honolulu's Chinatown shares multicultural history, gallery exhibits, walking tours and neighborhood stories.

Hawaii Heritage Center, Oahu

The Hawaii Heritage Center is a nonprofit organization that educates people about the rich history of the Islands with the help of tours, workshops and public exhibits. The Center also organizes a bi-weekly guided tour of the nearby neighborhood Chinatown.

The historical and cultural gallery at the Center was set up in 1980. The gallery has an amazing collection of historical artifacts on display, the majority of them discovered during the excavations carried out over the years by historians and archaeologists in the region.

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Location, Parking and Directions

Hawaii Heritage Center is located at 1040 Smith Street in Honolulu's Chinatown, between North King Street and North Hotel Street. Use current navigation, allow time for downtown parking, and call ahead to confirm gallery hours or tour details before arriving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hawaii Heritage Center?

Hawaii Heritage Center is located at 1040 Smith Street in Honolulu's Chinatown on Oahu.

What is Hawaii Heritage Center known for?

It is known for Chinatown walking tours, multicultural exhibits, immigrant history, public education and neighborhood-based cultural programs.

When are the Chinatown walking tours?

Official information currently lists Chinatown tours every Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., but visitors should call ahead to confirm details.

What are the current gallery hours?

Official pages currently list gallery hours Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with closure on Sundays.

Should visitors call before going?

Yes. The center notes that calling is the more effective way to reach them, and visitors should confirm hours, tour pricing and meeting details before arriving.