Molokaʻi Museum and Cultural Center (Kalaʻe)

Molokaʻi's history museum, beside the restored R.W. Meyer Sugar Mill in upland Kalaʻe on the road to the Kalaupapa Lookout. Exhibits cover the last 150 years of island life. Admission is $5, cash only; hours are limited, so call ahead.

• Location: 1795 Kalaʻe Highway, about 10 minutes up from Kaunakakai, on the way to Pālāʻau State Park and the Kalaupapa Lookout.
• Admission: $5, cash only. Hours aren't published widely; call or check before you go.
• The 1870s R.W. Meyer Sugar Mill has a mule-driven cane crusher and a steam engine.
• Exhibits: photos, newspapers, short videos and local stories, plus petroglyph and plantation-era displays. The gift shop sells local crafts and a detailed island map.
• Kalaupapa tours are paused, so this and the lookout are the closest most visitors get to the peninsula's story.

Source: GoHawaii: Molokaʻi Museum

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.