Mission Houses Museum, History museum in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
Mission Houses Museum in downtown Honolulu contains three preserved wooden buildings dating to the early 1800s. These structures show how missionaries lived and worked during this era, with furnishings and objects from that time on display.
The three buildings were constructed starting in 1820 for the first American Protestant missionaries who settled on the islands. They served for decades as homes and offices for this community.
The museum reveals how missionaries shaped education and written language in Hawaii. Visitors can see these influences reflected in the spaces and how the community developed new skills through their presence.
The buildings can be visited with a guide, which helps understand the history and details of each space. It is useful to check ahead whether tours are scheduled and to allow enough time for the full experience.
The oldest surviving wooden structure on the islands stands here and dates from 1821. This Frame House is a rare example of early construction methods used in Hawaii.
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