Mission Houses Museum

Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives is on South King Street in the Historic Capital district of downtown Honolulu. It preserves the Mission House, the Chamberlain House, the Bedroom Annex and a cemetery, and it is a National Historic Landmark. Its focus is the Missionary Period, and its mission is to interpret the legacy and promote an open dialogue around the impact of the Protestant missionaries and their relationships with the people of Hawaiʻi. Themes include the introduction of Christianity and the development of a written Hawaiian language and schools, which resulted in widespread literacy. The grounds also hold a coral-and-grass performance arena and a reconstructed hale pili. Chamberlain House self-guided tickets are for walk-ins at the moment, while guided house visits run at set times, with reservations strongly recommended. The cemetery is open all week and free to visit.