Mānoa Heritage Center

E Komo Mai

Welcome to Mānoa Heritage Center – a 3.5 acre living classroom that promotes an understanding of Hawaiʻi’s cultural and natural 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.

 

Aloha, please note that our Event Calendar is not working at the moment. You can sign up for Public Tours via the circle on the right. Workshops will also be linked to a circle when they are available. Mahalo nui loa!

 

MHC Public Programming Update

Aloha mai kākou,

We have reopened for tours of 8 people (max) on weekday afternoons and select Saturday mornings. Please see Event Calendar for specific dates and times.

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

In addition, we ask if you are not feeling well, to please consider staying home and rescheduling your visit.

Thank you for helping us to keep our community safe. 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.

Connect - Learn - Share

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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Public Tours

Click on the circle for a list of available tours!

MHC Paper Club

Beyond the Basics

with Allison Roscoe

Ma Ka Hana Ka ʻIke Workshops

Nature Journaling

with Kate Righter

@manoaheritagecenter on Instagram
Join Chef Sayuri Cockey to learn the fundamentals TENRO — a holistic cooking method using all natural ingredients such as kalo (taro), homegrown sprouted brown rice, hand-collected salt, ryujin ume (Japanese plum), kombu, and Hawaiian ogo (seaweed) for restoration of body, mind, and spirit. Participants will go home with recipes and techniques they can share with family and friends. Sayuri Cockey has been a private chef for 7 years and has been the owner of the restaurant Aisunao in Naoshima, Japan since 2001. Her clients come to her for recovery from illness and a healthy diet. Learn more at her website www.leai.space. #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #TENRO #HolisticCooking #OahuWorkshops #HawaiiWorkshops
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Join Chef Sayuri Cockey to learn the fundamentals TENRO — a holistic cooking method using all natural ingredients such as kalo (taro), homegrown sprouted brown rice, hand-collected salt, ryujin ume (Japanese plum), kombu, and Hawaiian ogo (seaweed) for restoration of body, mind, and spirit. Participants will go home with recipes and techniques they can share with family and friends. Sayuri Cockey has been a private chef for 7 years and has been the owner of the restaurant Aisunao in Naoshima, Japan since 2001. Her clients come to her for recovery from illness and a healthy diet. Learn more at her website www.leai.space. #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #TENRO #HolisticCooking #OahuWorkshops #HawaiiWorkshops
2 weeks ago
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Thank you @maskandsnorkel for an amazingly fun workshop!! Participants walked through MHC’s gardens learning about some of the plants and picking some to press 🌺💚 Then in the classroom, Margo showed them how to quick press these plants using an iron. Once pressed (and dried) plants can be used in a variety of ways from gluing them to cardstock to make cards, adding them to journals or scrapbooks, or framing them and using them as decor. The options are endless! Such a great way to incorporate nature’s beauty into your creative endeavors and a relatively inexpensive way too!! Try it at home yourself! #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #PressedPlants #NativeHawaiianPlants #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #BeCreative #CanoePlants
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Thank you @maskandsnorkel for an amazingly fun workshop!! Participants walked through MHC’s gardens learning about some of the plants and picking some to press 🌺💚 Then in the classroom, Margo showed them how to quick press these plants using an iron. Once pressed (and dried) plants can be used in a variety of ways from gluing them to cardstock to make cards, adding them to journals or scrapbooks, or framing them and using them as decor. The options are endless! Such a great way to incorporate nature’s beauty into your creative endeavors and a relatively inexpensive way too!! Try it at home yourself! #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #PressedPlants #NativeHawaiianPlants #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #BeCreative #CanoePlants
2 weeks ago
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2/9
September is Foodland Give Aloha Month! Support MHC when you shop at @foodlandhi, Sack N Save or Foodland Farms stores statewide. Just give them our organization name and number when you check out. Mahalo in Advance!! 💚 #ManoaHeritagecenter #ManoaValley #FoodlandGiveAloha #FoodlandHawaii
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September is Foodland Give Aloha Month! Support MHC when you shop at @foodlandhi, Sack N Save or Foodland Farms stores statewide. Just give them our organization name and number when you check out. Mahalo in Advance!! 💚 #ManoaHeritagecenter #ManoaValley #FoodlandGiveAloha #FoodlandHawaii
3 weeks ago
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3/9
In this 2 hour workshop you will have an opportunity to learn about native plants and gather leaves and flowers as you wander through the MHC gardens with Margo. You will then learn how to quickly press them using an iron before transferring to a journal. You can either use the journal as a keepsake, embellishing with information about each plant, or as a place to store the pressed material for later use in cards, bookmarks, or even framed art. Sign up at the link in our bio! #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #PressedPlantJournal #NativeHawaiianPlants #PressedNativePlants #OahuWorkshops
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In this 2 hour workshop you will have an opportunity to learn about native plants and gather leaves and flowers as you wander through the MHC gardens with Margo. You will then learn how to quickly press them using an iron before transferring to a journal. You can either use the journal as a keepsake, embellishing with information about each plant, or as a place to store the pressed material for later use in cards, bookmarks, or even framed art. Sign up at the link in our bio! #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #PressedPlantJournal #NativeHawaiianPlants #PressedNativePlants #OahuWorkshops
1 month ago
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4/9
Come and relax in the gardens by doing some nature journaling with artist Kate Righter or learn about the art of bonsai with Dr. Rick Wagner in his Hawaiian Style Bonsai class. Sign up for both of these classes on our website (link in bio) - click the circles on the homepage or go to the Event Calendar. We hope to see you there!!🌴🌺 #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #NatureJournaling #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #HawaiianStyleBonsai #Bonsai #OahuWorkshops
Come and relax in the gardens by doing some nature journaling with artist Kate Righter or learn about the art of bonsai with Dr. Rick Wagner in his Hawaiian Style Bonsai class. Sign up for both of these classes on our website (link in bio) - click the circles on the homepage or go to the Event Calendar. We hope to see you there!!🌴🌺 #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #NatureJournaling #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #HawaiianStyleBonsai #Bonsai #OahuWorkshops
Come and relax in the gardens by doing some nature journaling with artist Kate Righter or learn about the art of bonsai with Dr. Rick Wagner in his Hawaiian Style Bonsai class. Sign up for both of these classes on our website (link in bio) - click the circles on the homepage or go to the Event Calendar. We hope to see you there!!🌴🌺 #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #NatureJournaling #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #HawaiianStyleBonsai #Bonsai #OahuWorkshops
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Come and relax in the gardens by doing some nature journaling with artist Kate Righter or learn about the art of bonsai with Dr. Rick Wagner in his Hawaiian Style Bonsai class. Sign up for both of these classes on our website (link in bio) - click the circles on the homepage or go to the Event Calendar. We hope to see you there!!🌴🌺 #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #NatureJournaling #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #HawaiianStyleBonsai #Bonsai #OahuWorkshops
1 month ago
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5/9
Garden update!! 💚🌺🌴 Finally had time to take a walk around all our beautiful gardens so here’s what’s in bloom! #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #BlackOlena #Plumeria #BillMoragnePlumeria #CrabSpider #Awapuhi #ShampooGinger #NaupakaKahakai #BeachNaupaka #Munroidendron #PurpleCrownFlower #OhaiAlii #Akoko #Olena
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Garden update!! 💚🌺🌴 Finally had time to take a walk around all our beautiful gardens so here’s what’s in bloom! #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #BlackOlena #Plumeria #BillMoragnePlumeria #CrabSpider #Awapuhi #ShampooGinger #NaupakaKahakai #BeachNaupaka #Munroidendron #PurpleCrownFlower #OhaiAlii #Akoko #Olena
2 months ago
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6/9
July and August are chock full of fun things to do! We’ve got kapa making, nature journaling, lauhala weaving, hula and ʻōlelo, and a bonsai workshop! See the slides above for information and sign up for these fun opportunities on our website - linked in the bio (they can all be found on the Event Calendar in the top menu) #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #KapaMakingWorkshop #NatureJournaling #LauhalaWeaving #HulaAndŌlelo #BonsaiHawaiianStyle #HonoluluWorkshops
July and August are chock full of fun things to do! We’ve got kapa making, nature journaling, lauhala weaving, hula and ʻōlelo, and a bonsai workshop! See the slides above for information and sign up for these fun opportunities on our website - linked in the bio (they can all be found on the Event Calendar in the top menu) #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #KapaMakingWorkshop #NatureJournaling #LauhalaWeaving #HulaAndŌlelo #BonsaiHawaiianStyle #HonoluluWorkshops
July and August are chock full of fun things to do! We’ve got kapa making, nature journaling, lauhala weaving, hula and ʻōlelo, and a bonsai workshop! See the slides above for information and sign up for these fun opportunities on our website - linked in the bio (they can all be found on the Event Calendar in the top menu) #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #KapaMakingWorkshop #NatureJournaling #LauhalaWeaving #HulaAndŌlelo #BonsaiHawaiianStyle #HonoluluWorkshops
July and August are chock full of fun things to do! We’ve got kapa making, nature journaling, lauhala weaving, hula and ʻōlelo, and a bonsai workshop! See the slides above for information and sign up for these fun opportunities on our website - linked in the bio (they can all be found on the Event Calendar in the top menu) #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #KapaMakingWorkshop #NatureJournaling #LauhalaWeaving #HulaAndŌlelo #BonsaiHawaiianStyle #HonoluluWorkshops
July and August are chock full of fun things to do! We’ve got kapa making, nature journaling, lauhala weaving, hula and ʻōlelo, and a bonsai workshop! See the slides above for information and sign up for these fun opportunities on our website - linked in the bio (they can all be found on the Event Calendar in the top menu) #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #KapaMakingWorkshop #NatureJournaling #LauhalaWeaving #HulaAndŌlelo #BonsaiHawaiianStyle #HonoluluWorkshops
July and August are chock full of fun things to do! We’ve got kapa making, nature journaling, lauhala weaving, hula and ʻōlelo, and a bonsai workshop! See the slides above for information and sign up for these fun opportunities on our website - linked in the bio (they can all be found on the Event Calendar in the top menu) #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #KapaMakingWorkshop #NatureJournaling #LauhalaWeaving #HulaAndŌlelo #BonsaiHawaiianStyle #HonoluluWorkshops
July and August are chock full of fun things to do! We’ve got kapa making, nature journaling, lauhala weaving, hula and ʻōlelo, and a bonsai workshop! See the slides above for information and sign up for these fun opportunities on our website - linked in the bio (they can all be found on the Event Calendar in the top menu) #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #KapaMakingWorkshop #NatureJournaling #LauhalaWeaving #HulaAndŌlelo #BonsaiHawaiianStyle #HonoluluWorkshops
July and August are chock full of fun things to do! We’ve got kapa making, nature journaling, lauhala weaving, hula and ʻōlelo, and a bonsai workshop! See the slides above for information and sign up for these fun opportunities on our website - linked in the bio (they can all be found on the Event Calendar in the top menu) #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #KapaMakingWorkshop #NatureJournaling #LauhalaWeaving #HulaAndŌlelo #BonsaiHawaiianStyle #HonoluluWorkshops
July and August are chock full of fun things to do! We’ve got kapa making, nature journaling, lauhala weaving, hula and ʻōlelo, and a bonsai workshop! See the slides above for information and sign up for these fun opportunities on our website - linked in the bio (they can all be found on the Event Calendar in the top menu) #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #KapaMakingWorkshop #NatureJournaling #LauhalaWeaving #HulaAndŌlelo #BonsaiHawaiianStyle #HonoluluWorkshops
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July and August are chock full of fun things to do! We’ve got kapa making, nature journaling, lauhala weaving, hula and ʻōlelo, and a bonsai workshop! See the slides above for information and sign up for these fun opportunities on our website - linked in the bio (they can all be found on the Event Calendar in the top menu) #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MaKaHanaKaIkeWorkshops #KapaMakingWorkshop #NatureJournaling #LauhalaWeaving #HulaAndŌlelo #BonsaiHawaiianStyle #HonoluluWorkshops
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7/9
Join us in July for a 2-day paper and print workshop with Allison Roscoe and Cathy Gleason. On Thursday, come and pull as many sheets of unique handmade paper that you can. Then, on Friday use your paper to try out the Open Press Project Mini-press. **Note: For intermediate papermakers and above. Must complete at least 1 intro to papermaking class with Allison to join the MHC Paper Club. Sign up at the link in our bio. #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MHCPaperClub #PaperAndPrint #HandmadePaper #PaperClass #PaperMakingClass #Papermaking
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Join us in July for a 2-day paper and print workshop with Allison Roscoe and Cathy Gleason. On Thursday, come and pull as many sheets of unique handmade paper that you can. Then, on Friday use your paper to try out the Open Press Project Mini-press. **Note: For intermediate papermakers and above. Must complete at least 1 intro to papermaking class with Allison to join the MHC Paper Club. Sign up at the link in our bio. #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #MHCPaperClub #PaperAndPrint #HandmadePaper #PaperClass #PaperMakingClass #Papermaking
3 months ago
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8/9
*Warning! Possible trypophobia trigger* Happy Aloha Friday with a long weekend! Here are some māmaki flowers and fruit (white) for this #FlowerFriday 🌸🌺🌼 Māmaki is the host plant for caterpillars of our native endemic Kamehameha butterfly and its leaves (fresh or dried) make a healthy and delicious tea! 🐛🦋☕️ #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #NativeHawaiianPlants #EndemicHawaiianPlants #Māmaki #PipturusAlbidus #FlowerFriday #FridayFlower #FloraFriday #FridayFlora #ButterflyHostPlant #KamehamehaButterfly
*Warning! Possible trypophobia trigger* Happy Aloha Friday with a long weekend! Here are some māmaki flowers and fruit (white) for this #FlowerFriday 🌸🌺🌼 Māmaki is the host plant for caterpillars of our native endemic Kamehameha butterfly and its leaves (fresh or dried) make a healthy and delicious tea! 🐛🦋☕️ #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #NativeHawaiianPlants #EndemicHawaiianPlants #Māmaki #PipturusAlbidus #FlowerFriday #FridayFlower #FloraFriday #FridayFlora #ButterflyHostPlant #KamehamehaButterfly
*Warning! Possible trypophobia trigger* Happy Aloha Friday with a long weekend! Here are some māmaki flowers and fruit (white) for this #FlowerFriday 🌸🌺🌼 Māmaki is the host plant for caterpillars of our native endemic Kamehameha butterfly and its leaves (fresh or dried) make a healthy and delicious tea! 🐛🦋☕️ #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #NativeHawaiianPlants #EndemicHawaiianPlants #Māmaki #PipturusAlbidus #FlowerFriday #FridayFlower #FloraFriday #FridayFlora #ButterflyHostPlant #KamehamehaButterfly
*Warning! Possible trypophobia trigger* Happy Aloha Friday with a long weekend! Here are some māmaki flowers and fruit (white) for this #FlowerFriday 🌸🌺🌼 Māmaki is the host plant for caterpillars of our native endemic Kamehameha butterfly and its leaves (fresh or dried) make a healthy and delicious tea! 🐛🦋☕️ #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #NativeHawaiianPlants #EndemicHawaiianPlants #Māmaki #PipturusAlbidus #FlowerFriday #FridayFlower #FloraFriday #FridayFlora #ButterflyHostPlant #KamehamehaButterfly
*Warning! Possible trypophobia trigger* Happy Aloha Friday with a long weekend! Here are some māmaki flowers and fruit (white) for this #FlowerFriday 🌸🌺🌼 Māmaki is the host plant for caterpillars of our native endemic Kamehameha butterfly and its leaves (fresh or dried) make a healthy and delicious tea! 🐛🦋☕️ #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #NativeHawaiianPlants #EndemicHawaiianPlants #Māmaki #PipturusAlbidus #FlowerFriday #FridayFlower #FloraFriday #FridayFlora #ButterflyHostPlant #KamehamehaButterfly
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*Warning! Possible trypophobia trigger* Happy Aloha Friday with a long weekend! Here are some māmaki flowers and fruit (white) for this #FlowerFriday 🌸🌺🌼 Māmaki is the host plant for caterpillars of our native endemic Kamehameha butterfly and its leaves (fresh or dried) make a healthy and delicious tea! 🐛🦋☕️ #ManoaHeritageCenter #ManoaValley #NativeHawaiianPlants #EndemicHawaiianPlants #Māmaki #PipturusAlbidus #FlowerFriday #FridayFlower #FloraFriday #FridayFlora #ButterflyHostPlant #KamehamehaButterfly
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