HAWAIIAN MUSEUMS by Mary Haegele
Hawaiian Railway Society THis museum is spread out over the island of Oahu. You have a choice of riding in a railway car or an open gondola around the island to visit ghost towns on the island, see the thundering surf. It is located on Renton Road in Ewa Oahu. Each trip takes just under two hours. The schedule for the tours vary so enquire: 1-808-681-5461.
Japanese Cultural Center - The earliest Japanese moved to Hawaill in the mid 1800"s. In the Jampanaese Cultural Center you will find many photographs as well as artifacts depicting the lives of these immigrants. See a teahouse and martial arts school as well as a video on the military exploits of the men. Open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10:00 a.m. in Honolulu.
A free museum, the Judiciary History Center, explores the changes in the judicial history of Hawaii. Originally a monarchy, during WWII Hawaii was under marshall law. In the late 1800's the government switched from a monarchy to the U.S. system of government.
Please come back next month. We will be exploring museums in the British Isles. Until then...aloha.
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