The Lyman Museum

The Lyman Museum houses two major exhibit galleries (Earth Heritage for natural history and Island Heritage for cultural history), the Shipman Gallery of Chinese Art, a Special Exhibits Gallery, a gift shop and over 26,000 volumes, documents and historic photos of Hawai`i. The Earth Heritage Gallery is the best little introduction anywhere to Hawai`i before humans, showcasing its volcanic origins and unique ecosystems.

EARTH HERITAGE GALLERY
The natural history of Hawai`i: flora & fauna, ecosystems, geological formation of the islands. Seashells, rocks & minerals of the world.

ISLAND HERITAGE GALLERY
The people of Hawai`i: Native Hawaiian history & culture; history & culture of other immigrant groups (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Portuguese & others)

OTHER PERMANENT EXHIBITS
The Shipman Chinese Art Collection Art and artifacts of ancient China.