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Whalers Village Museum

2435 Ka'anapali Pkwy, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
808-661-5992
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Ranked #19 of 54 attractions in Lahaina
4.5 of 5 stars 103 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums, Museums
Description: A whale museum featuring a 40-foot whale skeleton.
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Port Townsend, Washington
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Well set up, exhibits are very informative. There is a small fee to enter, but it is well-worth it. More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Found out a lot about the history of whaling and Lahaina. Worth going a little out of your way for. More

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Brockton, Massachusetts, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We went over to shop but most were very expensive, you are better off going to Front Street. I really only food one jewerly shop that was very nice and prices were reasonable. They only validate if you make a purchase we didn't and for an hour and 5 minutes it was $9 dollars More

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Victoria, British Columbia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

For a museum that is donation only, this was well worth our visit and I will be going back for another look on our next visit. More

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Sacramento, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Great place to visit and learn when you need to get out of the sun or to escape a rain storm. More

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San Francisco, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Don't be put off by the shopping mall location, this is a very nice little museum and worth the short visit. I have an interest in the American Whale Fishery of the 19th C., hence my trip to Maui to begin with, and the exhibits here did not disappoint. Despite what study I had made previous to the visit, it... More

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Dallas, Texas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The only reason I can't rate this little museum as excellent is that it does not appeal to everyone. But, if you are in treated in history, and don't mind being inside while Ka'anapali beach is a stone's throw away, then this place is for you. We went to Whaler's Village on our way to the airport to catch our... More

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Williamston, Michigan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Next time we go... I'm not bringing alot of clothing. I will buy there. bring a empty suitcase, Shoppers paradise! More

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Seattle, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This is a great place to go if you have kids who can be on their own for a bit. My kids love this place more than anywhere else on Maui. They can shop, play on the beach and get ice cream without the parents chasing them around. The Hula Grill has a fantastic beachfront bar, where the grown ups... More

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Adelaide
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Surprised at the top designer shopping here. Also had great range of eating venues- dine in and casual/take away. ABC shop was extensive and the village was a great place to stroll through and find some holiday treasures.. Great free entertainment in mall also. More

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