Damien Museum
Museums
South
Local Culture, History, Religion
Donations are appreciated.
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Damien Museum
Museum for a Martyr
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130 Ohua Ave Honolulu, HI 96815 |
Description
This small museum is dedicated to Father Damien Joseph De Veuster, a Belgian-born priest-martyr who worked among the victims of Hansen's disease (leprosy) who were exiled to Kalaupapa on the Hawaiian island of Moloka'i. He eventually contracted the disease and died of it. The museum's two rooms overflow with interesting photographs, artifacts, and other memorabilia. A 20-minute video depicts the priest's life. In 1995, Pope John Paul II declared Father Damien blessed, the second of the three steps necessary before canonization as a saint. Admission is free.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 9am-3pm, Mon-Fri; 9am-12pm, SatVisit Time: 30min-1.5hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Price Notes: Donations are appreciated.
Exposure
Indoor with no climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
Bus #2, 4, 8, 13, 19, 20, 47, 58
Best Modes of Transportation:
Bus
Taxi
Walking
Notes: Take Kalakau Ave toward Diamond Head. Take a left on Ohua Ave. A church faces the ocean at the corner of Kalakau Ave and Ohua St; the museum is behind and to the left of the church.
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5
Notes: Meter parking is available on the street beside the church.
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