Molokaʻi History Project
by Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center
A PLACE FOR MOLOKAʻIʻS HISTORIES, STORIES, AND COMMUNITY
The Molokaʻi History Project is a community-centered interpretive and cultural space dedicated to preserving and sharing the histories of Molokaʻi and its people.
Through exhibits, public programs, and community contributions, we connect the island’s past with the people and places of Molokaʻi today.
Hours
Monday - Friday- 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday - Sunday- 10:00am - 1:00pm
Closed on Wednesdays**
Location
109 Ala Malama
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
History of MHP
Established in 2023 through the efforts of dedicated community members and volunteers, the Molokaʻi History Project began as a grassroots initiative to create a space where the histories of Molokaʻi could be preserved, explored, and shared with the public.
In October 2025, the Molokaʻi History Project transitioned to the stewardship of Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center. Now part of our Heritage Preservation program, the Molokaʻi History Project builds upon the work of its founders while strengthening efforts in collections preservation, historical research, exhibitions, and educational programming.
Community participation remains central to the project, recognizing the important role of Molokaʻi's people and ʻohana in documenting and sharing the histories of our island.
What we do
The Molokaʻi History Project brings together historical collections, exhibits, and community knowledge to share the diverse histories and experiences of our island.
Exhibits & Interpretation
Explore historical photographs, cultural objects, archival records, and exhibits that highlight Molokaʻi's people, communities, cultural traditions, and changing ways of life.
As the Molokaʻi History Project grows, we will continue expanding exhibits and developing new ways to share the island’s history with our community and visitors.
Historical Collections & Archives
Our collections include photographs, documents, objects, and other materials that help document Molokaʻi's past. Through Ka Ipu Makani, we are strengthening efforts to care for, organize, and preserve these resources for future generations.
Education & Community Programs
We create opportunities for keiki, kūpuna, ʻohana, and visitors to engage with Molokaʻi's history through educational activities, historical research, community discussions, and collaborative projects.
Faces of Molokaʻi Exhibit
Our Faces of Molokaʻi Exhibit express a diverse community deeply rooted in multicultural experiences personifying humility, diligence, and perseverance. Molokaʻi has touched those who value her and embrace the uniqueness of her na’au.
Places of Molokaʻi Exhibit
Our Places of Molokaʻi Exhibit tell stories of ‘Āina Momona (bountiful land) and Pule O’o (powerful prayer). Land is legacy and the places of Molokai embody spiritual spaces and a rich foundation of diverse ways of life rooted in ‘āina.
Donate
Your support helps sustain the Molokaʻi History Project and ensures that the stories of our island continue to be shared for generations to come.
What Support Goes Toward:
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Exhibit development
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Community programming
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Preservation of materials
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Educational opportunities
