SANDWICH ISLAND SHIPWRECK MUSEUM INC

HALEIWA, HI

The Sandwich Island Shipwreck Museum Inc. in Haleiwa, HI is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the maritime history of Hawaii. Opened in 1984, it houses a collection of artifacts from many shipwrecks around the islands. It is the only museum of its kind in Hawaii.

The museum offers a range of educational programs for school groups, community organizations, and visitors to the area. It is also home to the state's only shark dissection facility, which is used to educate visitors about the importance of shark conservation.

The museum's exhibits include a variety of shipwreck artifacts, such as rigging, anchors, cannons, and tools. It also features an area dedicated to Hawaiian maritime history, with artifacts from the whaling industry, the Royal Hawaiian Navy, and the US Navy.

The museum also offers a variety of interactive activities to engage visitors, such as a virtual reality tour of a shipwreck. Visitors can also take part in a scavenger hunt, which encourages them to use the exhibits to discover the history of Hawaii's maritime past.

Finally, the museum hosts a number of special events throughout the year, such as lectures, workshops, and film screenings. These events provide visitors with a unique opportunity to learn about the fascinating maritime history of Hawaii.

SANDWICH ISLAND SHIPWRECK MUSEUM INC is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HALEIWA HI. US MID #8401500134

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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SANDWICH ISLAND SHIPWRECK MUSEUM INC
PO BOX 727
HALEIWA
HI
96712-0727

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