"Founded in 1889 and the largest museum in the state, this Honolulu institution houses an extensive collection of Hawaiian art, royal heirlooms from the monarchy era, and millions of Pacific-focused objects and photographs. Private, temperature-controlled storage holds many more treasures than are displayed; behind-the-scenes docent-led tours can provide close, sometimes hands-on access to stored items and be followed by guided visits to the museum’s recreated ancient dwellings, full sperm whale skeleton, and planetarium." - John Wogan