Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum

The Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum in Puunene documents Maui's sugar industry through machinery, tools, and detailed exhibits about production processes. The building contains multiple rooms with indoor displays and shows original field equipment outside on the grounds.

The building was constructed in 1902 as an agricultural management facility and tells the story of Hawaii's largest sugar company. Photographs and artifacts trace decades of growing and processing that shaped the island's economy and settlement.

The exhibits present the stories of workers from Japan, China, Portugal, and the Philippines who came to work in the plantations and built Maui's agricultural society. These groups left their mark on the island's identity and daily life through their labor and traditions.

The museum is open for visitors and offers exhibits in multiple locations, both inside and outside on the grounds. Visitors should allow time to explore all areas since the information is spread across different rooms and outdoor spaces.

The grounds feature preserved railroad cars from the Kahului Railroad and original field ovens used in sugar production. This equipment shows the practical methods that were once used to make sugar before more modern techniques became standard.