Welina Mai! Mahalo for visiting the Hawaiian Mission Houses’ online repository. Here, you can explore our library and archival holdings. Please note that approximately half of our physical collection has not yet been digitized, but we are actively working to expand online access.

Featured Exhibit

William Owen Smith Papers: Primary Records of the Week of January 17, 1893

This exhibit brings together proclamations, notices, correspondence, and official statements created during the days surrounding the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in January 1893. Some items carry specific dates, while others do not.

View the William Owen Smith Papers exhibit or browse all exhibits

Setting up a researcher visit

To set up a research visit or ask any questions regarding the library and archives, please email [email protected]. Due to limited staffing, please allow five business days for a response.

Research appointment hours
  • Tuesdays: 10:00am to 4:00pm
  • Thursdays: 10:00am to 4:00pm
  • Fridays: 10:00am to 12:30pm and 2:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Saturdays: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Start exploring

Use the site menu to browse collections, items, and exhibits, or begin with the links below.

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Grouped records and curated sets of materials
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Interpretive exhibits and primary source groupings