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 monthly ARTwalk at The Shops at Wailea allows you to browse six fine art galleries and meet the artists
Museums
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Lahaina Walking Tour offers a look in and around historic buildings preserved when Front Street was one of the busiest whaling ports in the world.
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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.
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Maui Nei Expeditions offers unique experiences with native Hawaiian cultural specialists that visit significant, revered sites in Lahaina that you may have missed otherwise.
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.
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ʻUlalena Show in Lahaina is a theatrical production that conveys an artistic portrayal of some of Hawaii’s famed legends.
Our Concierge will help with directions to places, times of operation and event details and tickets.