Collections

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Cultural Resource Division and Curatorial Storage Facility, Kalaupapa National Historical Park.

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Kalaupapa National Historical Park maintains its museum collection to illustrate and document the compelling story of separation forced by a devastating disease and the nationally significant natural and cultural resources found within its boundaries. The museum collection, first managed in 1987, contains over 300,000 objects including 70 LF of archival documents, primarily representing the National Park Service Management of the Kalaupapa Settlement. A growing portion of the collection is made up of archeological assemblages and representative natural history specimens as the NPS continues to inventory resources associated with the park.

 
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Archives

The Kalaupapa National Historical Park archive's contains National Park Service records, images, personal papers, photos, and maps.

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Hawaiian Cultural Material Collection

Learn about the Hawaiian Culture through the objects left behind by the people that have called Kalaupapa their home.

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NPS Web Catalog

Search the NPS Web Catalog for thousands of images and records from the National Park Service (NPS) museum collection.

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Hawaiʻi State Archives

View Hawaii State Archive's collection of documents and photos from Kalaupapa.

 

Access to Collection:

The collection is available for research and educational purposes; however, since preservation of the collection is of primary concern, access is regulated. Access to the collections may be denied if the requested use is determined not to be in the interest of the collection, Kalaupapa National Historical Park or the National Park Service. Access to the collection is by appointment from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except on Federal holidays) and will be dependent upon an individualʻs needs and availability of staff. If requesting access to the collection, please contact Park Museum Curator (katie_matthew@nps.gov).

Last updated: November 16, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 2222
7 Puahi Street

Kalaupapa, HI 96742

Phone:

808 567-6802

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