Welcome to Hawaii's Plantation Village!
The Outdoor Museum of Hawaii's Cultural History
Step back in time to when ‘sugar was King’ and experience the real Hawaii. Hawaii’s Plantation Village is the perfect location for keiki, family and all ages to explore a living history museum and botanical garden. A visit to us opens a door to a time of true hospitality and cultural sharing that sprung from Hawaii’s plantation life.
The Village tells the story of life on Hawaii's sugar plantations (circa 1850-1950) and is composed of a museum and restored buildings and replicas of plantation structures, including houses of various ethnic groups and community buildings such as the plantation store, infirmary, bathhouse and manager's office. We share the story of Hawaii's many cultures: including Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, Okinawan, Portuguese and Puerto Rican.
A Visit to Hawaii's Plantation Village
Located in historic Waipahu town, our local guides take you on a journey back to the early 1900s where you can experience more than 25 authentic plantation homes and structures featuring personal artifacts, clothing, furniture and art placed in their original settings. Unusual plants brought from China, Portugal, Japan, Puerto Rico, Korea, Okinawa, Polynesia and the Philippines by immigrants from their native lands provide delicious fruit samples during the tour. This “must-see” attraction is located in historic Waipahu town, just down the street from Waikele Shopping Outlets.
Watch "Cool for Kupuna" Episode 7 (Waipahu) featuring Hawaii's Plantation Village: Cool for Kupuna.
Our 32nd Annual Obon Festival took place on Saturday, June 4, 2022. We thank all those who organized, participated and sponsored this successful event. For a list of the Obon Festival sponsors, go to our News & Events page.
Our 2021 our Obon celebration was a virtual event. You can still learn about Obon and watch performances by Ewa Fukushima Bon Dance Club, Hawaii Shin Kobukai, Iwakuni Dance Group, Oahu District Bon Dance Club and Waipahu Soto Mission Bon Dance Club: View Here.
Hawaii's Plantation Village, Museum and Gift Shop is open to the public Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Guided tours will be available on the hour from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You must make an appointment to schedule a tour by calling our office at 677-0110. Tour groups will be limited to a maximum of 12 guests.
HPV COVID-19 Requirements
HPV will continue to implement the following COVID-19 health protocols to maintain a safe environment for our employees, volunteers, guests, and the community:
All visitors (12 years old and over and staying longer than 15 minutes) must sign into our COVID tracing registry. Other than this registration requirement, the following changes to previous practices are currently implemented:
- 1) Proof of vaccination is no longer required.
- 2) Proof of negative COVID-19 test is no longer required.
- 3) Use of facemasks are no longer required but recommended in indoor facilities.
For more information about the Village, click on the pdf link below for our brochure, explore the rest of our site for information, or call (808) 677-0110 or email: waipahu.hpv@gmail.com
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