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Maui History & Cultural Activities
Museums & Historical Landmarks
West Maui
Whaler's Village Museum |
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History &
Information
The history-oriented museum brings to life Lahaina's whaling
era (1825-1860) with hundreds of artifacts, photo murals and
interpretive graphics. The story is told through the eyes of
an ordinary sailor or "whaleman," and illustrates the
challenges of daily life on the sea.
Here, the forecastle of a whaling ship has been recreated,
depicting the cramped quarters where 25 men lived for the
duration of hazardous voyages, some lasting as long as five
years. Other exhibits include antique ornaments and utensils
made from whale ivory and bone, and one of the largest scale
models of a whaling ship on display anywhere.
The museum also has a prized collection of 19th century
scrimshaw — pictures finely carved on whale teeth and bone,
then rubbed with ink to bring out the design. Scrimshaw,
jewelry, sculptures and a large selection of books are also
available in the museum gift shop. Self-guided audio tours
in four languages and short videos are available throughout
the day. Admission free to the public.
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