Museum sights in Kaua'i
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Kamokila Hawaiian Village
Established in 1979, Kamokila Hawaiian Village, perched on the north bank of Wailua River, remains a relatively off-the-radar attraction. Run by a Hawaiian family, the modest site includes grass huts, an assembly house, a shaman's house and other structures, and approximates a traditional indigenous settlement. A small map explains each building's purpose. As you walk around, you might recognize the village as that used in the movie Outbreak.
While the village is not a must-see, the outrigger canoe tours on Wailua River are personalized and unique. They include a paddle, hike and waterfall swim, offering an interesting variation on the regular Wailua River kayak trip , as…
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Kaua'i Children's Discovery Museum
On rainy days, head to the nonprofit Kaua'i Children's Discovery Museum, an educational indoor playground for the elementary set. Kid-size replicas of Filipino, Japanese and South Indian abodes portray different cultures, while a black-light tunnel and volcano slide make science fun. The museum also offers a day camp (all day around US$50, per hour around US$10) for kids in kindergarten to fourth grade, plus a well-stocked gift shop.
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West Kaua'i Technology & Visitors Center
While not a must-see, the state-funded West Kaua'i Technology & Visitors Center offers interesting photo and artifact displays on local history from a technology perspective, plus a great assortment of books for sale. Volunteers from the center lead 90-minute walking tours of historic Waimea and free lei-making workshops; reservations preferred.
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International Surfing Hall of Fame
Fronting Kalapaki Beach is the International Surfing Hall of Fame. This museum exhibits boards, memorabilia and original art in cool digs replete with thatched roof and piped-in surfing tunes. The museum screening room shows classic surf movies.
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Kokeʻe Museum
Pick up trail information at the Koke'e State Park's Kokeʻe Museum.
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Kauaʻi Museum
The insightful Kauaʻi Museum traces the island's intriguing history.
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