Arts & Culture
Maui inspires a thriving community of talented and creative artists, artisans and performers. Here’s a sample of some of the places the artist-in-you will want to check out to discover one of a kind Maui art, history, and culture near our Maui luxury resorts:
Art Galleries
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Art Collection Tour at the Grand Wailea is considered to be the largest resort collection in Hawaii. Meet local Artists in Residence every Tuesday and Friday near our Wailea, Maui resorts.
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Maui Craft Guild, a Fine Crafts cooperative of Maui artists, exhibiting juried work in ceramics, textile, glass, woodwork, photography and printmaking.
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Maui Hands represents over 300 Hawaii artists which showcase distinctive Hawaiian gifts, jewelry, home furnishings and accessories.
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The Shops at Wailea allows you to browse six fine art galleries and meet the artists
Museums
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Maui Sugar Museum offers a deep look into the sugar/sugarcane industry that was dominant throughout the Hawaiian islands for decades. Learn about the harvest process, key historical figures, and view historic pictures.
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Makawao History Museum is unique for its cowboy town history of Upcountry Maui.
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Bailey House Museum, the former home of elite missionaries, was recently discovered to be on the land of Kahekili, a fierce warrior chief.
Hawaiian Culture & History
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Kō‘ie‘ie Fishpond offers daily morning canoe rides which gives perspective to Hawaiian living and sustainability through Hawaiian aquaculture and fish cultivation.
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Piʻilanihale Heiau is the largest ancient temple in Hawaii, measuring 40 feet high and nearly 4 acres. Dating back to the 12th century, it is located in the Kahanu Gardens in Hana.
Performance and Interaction
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Maui Arts and Cultural Center - The MACC as it’s called by the locals, is the major performance venue for concerts, shows and special events of all genres. Check out the events while you’re on vacation.
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Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center is a unique interactive arts center for both residents and visitors. It offers workshops, lectures, art events and exhibitions that are meant to inspire creativity from local and global artists.
Our Concierge will help with directions to places, times of operation and event details and tickets.
