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Welcome to Mānoa Heritage Center — a 3.5-acre living classroom that promotes the understanding of Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural heritage.

Visit the Center

Come and be inspired!

A guided tour of Mānoa Heritage Center gardens and Kūkaʻōʻō Heiau introduces visitors to the beauty of Hawaiʻi’s unique cultural and natural heritage.

MHC Public Programming Update

Aloha mai kākou,

We have reopened for tours of 6 people (max) on Wednesday afternoons at 3 pm, and Thursday mornings at 9 am.

Please visit the Event Calendar above to register for a tour.

We hope to see you soon!

During these uncertain times, we want to leave you with this quote shared by our friends at the Polynesian Voyaging Society:

“We are each made for goodness, love, and compassion. Our lives are transformed as much as the world is when we live with these truths.”

– Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu

PLAN A VISIT

Enjoy this introduction to Mānoa Heritage Center created by recent Mid-Pacific graduate Garrison Lagapa (class of 2018). This short film was a senior project, and part of receiving his Hawaiian Studies certificate.

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We are committed to working with the community to nurture responsible stewardship practices and invite you to join our ʻohana as volunteers and partners.

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Kūali‘i
A historic Tudor-style residence that will one day be open to the public.
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Kūkaʻōʻō Heiau
For hundreds of years, Kūkaʻōʻō Heiau has guarded Mānoa Valley from its prominent position with views of the Koʻolau Range to Waikīkī’s shoreline.
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Botanical Gardens
Five beautiful gardens showcase a diverse collection ranging from endangered and endemic Native Hawaiian species to the modern-introduced plumeria.
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The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Visitor Education Hale
Increasing access and impact of Mānoa Heritage Center’s educational mission.
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