Lucoral Museum

Lucoral Museum in Waikiki shares gemstones, fossils, coral, shell art, Hawaiian mineral displays, jewelry pieces and a small family-run museum setting.

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Lucoral Museum, Oahu

The Lucoral Museum in Waikiki is a small Waikiki stop for seeing ocean-related natural history, gemstones and unusual specimens. The museum has a large collection of rocks, gemstones, fossils and sculptures from around the world, where visitors can see how coral and pearls are transformed into beautiful jewelry and works of art.

The museum offers jewelry-making workshops on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The beads and other necessities are supplied by the museum and visitors can learn to thread them together to design a personalized piece of jewelry.

Exhibits feature endangered plants and birds of the Islands, and there is an area devoted to Hawaii's volcanic past. Children often spend time with these displays, and since the museum opened more than 15,000 school children have visited.

The museum was established in 1989 by Flora Lu and is the home of Flora Lu Collections. The company is a leading producer of coral and pearl jewelry and remains a longtime name in the industry. The gift shop at the museum has a sizable stock of jewelry designs of Flora Lu Collections.

Key Features

Waikiki museum on Kuhio Avenue near hotels, shops and beach areas
Gemstone, mineral, fossil, shell and coral displays
Connected with Flora Lu Collection and handmade jewelry
Small family-run setting rather than a large museum campus
Displays include Hawaiian calcite, black coral, fossils and carved pieces
Older visitor information mentions jewelry-making workshops
Good for a short indoor Waikiki stop or rainy-day break
Confirm hours, admission and workshop availability before going

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lucoral Museum?

Lucoral Museum is located at 2414 Kuhio Avenue in Waikiki, Honolulu, on Oahu.

What can visitors see at Lucoral Museum?

Visitors can see gemstones, fossils, shells, coral pieces, mineral displays, jewelry, carved pieces and natural-history exhibits.

Is Lucoral Museum a large museum?

No. Lucoral Museum is a small, informal Waikiki museum that combines natural-history displays with gemstone and jewelry collections.

Does Lucoral Museum have a gift shop?

Yes. The museum is connected with Flora Lu Collection, and jewelry pieces are part of the visitor setting.

Should visitors confirm hours before going?

Yes. Hours and workshop availability can change, so call ahead or check directly before making a special trip.