Our Mission,

Our Passion,

Our Drive.

The Maui Historical Society’s Mission is to maintain and preserve  the Historical Bailey House Museum as it was placed on the National and Hawai’i Registers of Historic Places in 1972.

Our Passion, as the caretakers of the former royal compound of King Kahekili II, is an important part of our kuleana to the property and place seeped in our Hawaiian and Missionary Roots.

Our Drive remains strong and committed to upholding our Hawaiian Heritage, Maui Nui History and cultural values through community (malihini and kamaaiana) engagement, education and collaborative partnerships with Maui Nui including The Valley Isle, Moloka’i, Lana’i and Kaho’olawe.

When you visit  Hale  Hōʻikeʻike our volunteers and staff will share the influence of missionaries and our Hawaiian History dating back to the 1800s and may include any of the following as part of the tour:

  • A sampling of our over 2,000 artifacts collection

  • A walk through time of the Bailey ‘Ohana influence in Hawaii through education, lifestyle, christianity and so much more

  • A Research Library for your leisure reading and a sampling of the Bailey Lineage

  • Sharing of our museum grounds history and foliage

  • An opportunity to  request research through our Archive/Collections which houses thousands of pieces including over 1,500 photos and maps

  • **Stay tuned for more as we create our in person and online shopping through our Gift Shop Experience with items related to the museum tour

Our  objectives and purpose is to collect, study and preserve materials  pertaining to the history and ancient culture of Hawai’i and Maui Nui

Together with our ‘Ohana of Volunteers we:

  • Collect materials and information related to Maui’s History

  • Conduct Typical Museum and Grounds Tours as well as Special Tours for Schools, Educators, Organizations, Groups for Maui County and beyond

  • Provide classes, lectures, book signings, private and public events to better promote the appreciation of Maui’s History and culture

  • Share our collection through Special Exhibits available to enjoy island wide

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