Discover Maui’s rich cultural heritage through its vibrant arts scene, where galleries, historic sites, and cultural centers bring the island’s stories to life. From traditional practices to contemporary expression, each experience offers a deeper connection to the people, history, and creativity that continue to shape modern Hawai‘i.
Art Galleries
Maui Craft Guild
A fine crafts local artists cooperative that exhibits juried work in ceramics, textile, glass, woodwork, photography and printmaking.
Maui Hands
Four art galleries representing more than 300 Hawaiian artists that showcase distinctive Hawaiian gifts, jewelry, home furnishings and accessories.
ARTwalk at The Shops at Wailea
A monthly event for art lovers to peruse six fine art galleries and meet the artists.
Museums
The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center
Learn all about the humpback whale as you walk through interactive exhibits that will please all audiences from child to adult. The visitor center is located oceanfront in Kihei.
Makawao History Museum
Paying tribute to the Makawao’s upcountry community, this museum hosts exhibits on plantations, ranching, schools and churches, polo, and ethnic groups.
Alexander and Baldwin Sugar Museum
Take a step back into the plantation days on Maui. Learn how sugarcane was harvested and how communities were created around the different mills on Maui.
Hawaiian Culture & History
Kō‘ie‘ie Fishpond
The only Hawaiian cultural fishpond canoe tour on Maui, guests will be introduced to the Hawaiian language and culture as they glide by the walls of the fishpond and explore the marine environment and listen to the traditional Hawaiian chants delivered by their guide.
Piʻilanihale Heiau
Located in the Kahanu Gardens in Hana, the Heiau (place of worship) is the largest sanctuary on the Island of Maui and is registered as a National Historic Landmark.
Performance and Interaction
Maui Arts and Cultural Center
A performing arts facility with indoor and outdoor stages, art galleries and dance studios.
Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center
A unique interactive arts center that offers workshops, lectures, art events and exhibitions.
