Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum

A Sweet Look at Sugar History

Description

Located in the historic plantation village of Pu`unene, this small museum is located amidst a working sugar mill and factory. Housed in what used to be the home of mill's superintendent, the small yet complete museum features exhibits on the process of not only how sugar is made and processed, but the rich history of the sugar business on the island. The museum's six exhibit rooms include a Geography Room explaining how the island influences sugar production, a Water Room depicting the struggle of bringing water to Maui's isthmus where much of the sugar is grown, and a Human Resources Room explaining the multi-ethnic workers and pioneers of the industry. The Plantation Room, Field Work Room, and Mill Room all describe how life was not only in the fields, but in the plantation village through a collection of family treasures. Taste a bit of Maui with an assortment of sugar cane stalks and other candies found in the gift shop.