We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows:
Internet Explorer
,
Mozilla Firefox
,
Google Chrome
. Mac:
Safari
.
Honolulu Tourism
Honolulu Hotels
Honolulu Bed and Breakfast
Honolulu Holiday Rentals
Honolulu Holiday Packages
Flights to Honolulu
Honolulu Restaurants
Honolulu Attractions
Honolulu Shopping
Honolulu Travel Forum
Honolulu Photos
Honolulu Map
Honolulu Guide
All Honolulu Hotels
Honolulu Hotel Deals
Last Minute Hotels in Honolulu
By Hotel Type
Honolulu Hostels
Honolulu Green Hotels
Family Hotels Honolulu
Honolulu Resorts
Business Hotels Honolulu
Honolulu Beach Hotels
Spa Hotels in Honolulu
Luxury Hotels Honolulu
Romantic Hotels Honolulu
By Hotel Class
5-stars Hotels in Honolulu
4-stars Hotels in Honolulu
3-stars Hotels in Honolulu
By Hotel Brand
Hilton Hotels in Honolulu
Aqua Hotels in Honolulu
Club Wyndham Hotels in Honolulu
Wyndham Hotels in Honolulu
Aston Hotels in Honolulu
Sheraton Hotels in Honolulu
Preferred Hotels & Resorts in Honolulu
Ohana Hotels & Resorts in Honolulu
Outrigger Hotels in Honolulu
Marriott Hotels in Honolulu
Hyatt Hotels in Honolulu
Popular Amenities
Honolulu Hotels with a Pool
Pet Friendly Hotels in Honolulu
Honolulu Hotels with Parking
Popular Neighbourhoods
Waikiki Hotels
Popular Honolulu Categories
Discount Hotels in Honolulu
Honeymoon Hotels Honolulu
Honeymoon Resorts Honolulu
Cheap Hostels in Honolulu
Honolulu Beach Spa Resorts
Honolulu Beach Spa Hotels
Honolulu Pet Friendly Beach Hotels
Honolulu Beach Suite Hotels
Honolulu Hot Tub Suite Hotels
Honolulu Cheap Pet Friendly Hotels
Near Landmarks
Hotels near USS Arizona Memorial
Hotels near Diamond Head State Monument
Hotels near Waikiki Beach
Hotels near Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Hotels near Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Hotels near Battleship Missouri Memorial
Hotels near Iolani Palace
Hotels near USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park
Hotels near Manoa Falls
Hotels near National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Near Airports
Hotels near (HNL) Daniel K. Inouye Intl Airport
All things to do in Honolulu
Museums in Honolulu
History Museums in Honolulu
Military Museums in Honolulu
Speciality Museums in Honolulu
Popular Honolulu Categories
Tours in Honolulu
Outdoor Activities in Honolulu
Boat Tours & Water Sports in Honolulu
Shopping in Honolulu
Spas & Wellness in Honolulu
Sights & Landmarks in Honolulu
Cemeteries in Honolulu
Historic Sites in Honolulu
Military Bases & Facilities in Honolulu
Monuments & Statues in Honolulu
Transportation in Honolulu
Nature & Parks in Honolulu
Nightlife in Honolulu
Food & Drink in Honolulu
Fun & Games in Honolulu
Concerts & Shows in Honolulu
Classes & Workshops in Honolulu
Day Trips in Honolulu
Events in Honolulu
Commonly searched for in Honolulu
Hidden Gems
Good for Kids
Good for a Rainy Day
Honeymoon spot
Good for Couples
Good for Big Groups
Budget-friendly
Admission Tickets
Pearl Harbor National Memorial: Tickets & Tours
Iolani Palace: Tickets & Tours
USS Arizona Memorial: Tickets & Tours
Queen Emma Summer Palace: Tickets & Tours
Aloha Pearl Harbor Tours: Tickets & Tours
Near Airports
Things to do near (HNL) Daniel K. Inouye Intl Airport
Near Landmarks
Things to do near USS Arizona Memorial
Things to do near Diamond Head State Monument
Things to do near Waikiki Beach
Things to do near Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
Things to do near Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Things to do near Iolani Palace
Things to do near Manoa Falls
Near Colleges
Things to do near Hawaii Pacific University
Popular Neighbourhoods
Things to do in Waikiki
Things to do in Downtown Honolulu
Near Hotels
Things to do near Prince Waikiki
Things to do near Trump International Hotel Waikiki
Things to do near The Kahala Hotel & Resort
Things to do near The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club
Things to do near Hotel LaCroix
Things to do near Halekulani Hotel
Things to do near Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger
Things to do near Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head
Travel Guides
Apps
GreenLeaders
Skip to main content
Post
Alerts
Trips
Sign in
Inbox
See all
Log in
to get trip updates and message other travellers.
Honolulu
Hotels
Things to do
Restaurants
Flights
Holiday Rentals
Shopping
Holiday Packages
Cruises
Car Hire
Add a Place
Travel Forum
Airlines
Travel Guides
Best of 2021
Help Centre
Top History Museums in Honolulu, HI
United States
Hawaii (HI)
Oahu
Honolulu
Things to do in Honolulu
History Museums in Honolulu
Search
History Museums in Honolulu
Honolulu Tours
When are you travelling?
Start Date
End Date
Search
Clear Dates
All Things to Do
Tours
Day Trips
Outdoor Activities
Attractions
Concerts & Shows
Food & Drink
Events
Classes & Workshops
Shopping
Transportation
Traveller Resources
More
Types of Attractions
Museums
6
Museums
History Museums
Art Galleries
19
Speciality Museums
10
Art Museums
4
Children's Museums
2
Military Museums
2
Show less
Neighbourhoods
Waikiki
2
Downtown Honolulu
1
Other
Budget-friendly
Good for Big Groups
Good for Couples
Good for a Rainy Day
Good for Kids
Honeymoon spot
Hidden Gems
Show less
We found
6 results
for you in Honolulu
Clear all filters
Map
View Map
Sort by:
Traveller Ranked
Filter
Museums
History Museums
USS Arizona Memorial
26,366 reviews
#1 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"Missed this trip the first time we went to Oahu, so made sure we visited this time; the USS Arizona Memorial and the
museums
at Pearl Harbour are a must see, the memorial provides a respectful and sobering tribute..."
"Spent the entire day at Pearl Harbor taking in everything there, the USS Bowfin submarine and its
museum
, USS Missouri and aviation
museum
, it is an amazing place with so much history there."
Learn More
See 52 Experiences
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
13,309 reviews
#2 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"You can also visit both the World War II submarine, USS Bowfin and it's accompanying
memorial
to lost submariners and the submarine museum; next you can visit the battleship USS Missouri and excellent museum and w..."
"The USS Missouri was a highlight with so much to see! Free guided tours there are fantastic and help you cover the important parts quickly, The
aviation museum
was a nice bonus and EMPTY!"
Learn More
See 69 Experiences
Iolani Palace
6,391 reviews
#4 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"Highly knowledgeable docents lead the tour, explaining the Hawaiian royal tradition and history, and pointing out the significance of the
artifacts
throughout the palace (as well as the palace's place in Hawaiian..."
"The Iolani Palace
docent
tour is led by well trained volunteers who provided a real slice of Hawaii’s rich cultural history to include the Royal Family as well as the political influences behind Hawaii becoming ou..."
Learn More
See 33 Experiences
Queen Emma Summer Palace
364 reviews
#10 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"This is a very pleasant 19th century house with some interesting contemporary artifacts, but what makes it really worth visiting are the
stories
of Queen Emma and her family; tales which very much make the house a..."
"The Summer Palace's
gift shop
is the most affordable museum
gift shop
on the island and is well-curated with a wide variety of locally made goods in all of Oahu."
Learn More
See 4 Experiences
Aloha Pearl Harbor Tours
371 reviews
#11 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
"Matt was an excellent tour guide, extremely knowledgeable & informative of the history of Pearl harbour, we visited the USS
Arizona Memorial
, USS Missouri, the Aviation Museum & the USS Bowfin Submarine."
"
Pearl harbor tour
was great, the pick up ride was convenient,the tour guide Julie was amazing , we really enjoyed it"
Learn More
See 1 Experience
Damien and Marianne Heritage Center
4 reviews
#25 of 40 Museums in Honolulu
Learn More
Previous
Next
1
Frequently Asked Questions about Honolulu
What are the best places for history museums in Honolulu?
These places are best for history museums in Honolulu:
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Iolani Palace
USS Arizona Memorial
Queen Emma Summer Palace
Aloha Pearl Harbor Tours
See more history museums in Honolulu on Tripadvisor
Which places provide the best history museums in Honolulu for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking history museums in Honolulu:
USS Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Iolani Palace
See more history museums for couples in Honolulu on Tripadvisor
Which places provide the best history museums in Honolulu for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking history museums in Honolulu:
USS Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Iolani Palace
See more history museums for groups in Honolulu on Tripadvisor
Which places provide the best history museums in Honolulu for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly history museums in Honolulu:
USS Arizona Memorial
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Iolani Palace
Queen Emma Summer Palace
Aloha Pearl Harbor Tours
See more budget-friendly history museums in Honolulu on Tripadvisor