Lyman House Memorial Museum

The Lyman House is a wooden residence built in 1838 with exhibits about Hawaiian natural history and missionary life in the 1800s. Visitors see the original rooms of the house and can explore mineral collections and historical objects in a modern addition.

David and Sarah Lyman came from New England as missionaries in 1828 and built this house in 1838 using local wood. The building was later converted into a museum to preserve the role of these missionaries in island history.

The house shows how missionary families lived and worked on the islands during the 1800s. The rooms offer insight into daily life of that era and how the two cultures met.

The museum is located on Haili Street in Hilo and is easy to reach. Visitors should allow time for both areas - the historic house and the modern exhibition hall.

The museum holds a rare mineral called orlymanite, named after Orlando Hammond Lyman who established the institution. This unusual specimen reflects the family's connection to natural science.

Location: Hawaii

Website: http://lymanmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 19.72200,-155.09090

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:57