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Travel Review of Bishop Museum

Away Travel Expert: Christine Loomis

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• This is Hawaii's premier museum--indeed, it is world class--founded in 1889 and named for the last descendent of the Kamehameha royal family. It houses artifacts and exhibits related to Hawaiian and all Polynesian people.
• Permanent exhibits include the Polynesian Hall; Science Adventure Center with interactive exhibits about Hawaii's environment, such as volcanology and oceanography; and the Hawaiian Hall with treasures of Hawaiian culture, which is currently undergoing renovation and will re-open in mid-2009.
• The museum is close to the Honolulu airport, so if you have a night flight, this is a great stop before heading to the airport--but check on the hours the museum is open. If you're looking for works by Hawaii's top artists, shop online at the store at www.bishopmuseum.org