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Logo of Ulana. A U-shape with lauhala weaving on each side.

Weaving Hawai'i's past, present and future 

Ulana Museum

Welina Mai Kākou!

E lawe i ke aʻo a mālama, a e ʻoi mau ka naʻauao.

He who takes his teachings and applies them increases his knowledge.

Mission Statement

To study, conserve, and honor the creative endeavors of the peoples of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific while promoting education in the 

sciences and the evolution of the arts. Ulana: weaving the past, present and future.

Koru hand-drawn in black and white

About
Ulana Museum

Photograph of Hilo Bay taken from the plane. Photo is in color, taken 2019.

Situated in the heart of the Pacific, Ulana endeavors to make a humble contribution to the collective efforts of individuals, institutions, and communities to maintain and transfer traditional knowledge while celebrating the contemporary culture of the people of Oceania. Read more about Ulana here.

Online Exhibits

Photograph of 'Ohi'a lehua blossom

To prize greatly, value greatly, especially of something in danger of being lost

This exhibit will highlight four cherished plants, namely the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua, Hala, Kauila, and Ipu. These lāʻau are threatened by invasive species, which impact cultural practices, landscapes, and our ecosystems.

Celebrated, noted or legendary places of Hawai'i.

Highlights place names around Hawaiʻi island through the lens of a moʻolelo (story) titled Kamiki. 

Close up of historic map of Hawai'i Island

Free Resource

Image of a coloring page that has been colored in by a student. Image depicts a waterfall, clouds, surrounded by 'ohi'a lehua blossoms and a stream on the bottom.

Download: four coloring pages which are inspired by ʻōlelo noʻeau about ʻōhiʻa. The artwork is done by Solomon Enos. 

A coloring book is available to order which includes more coloring pages about ʻōhiʻa as well as hala. Please reach out for more information.

coloring page depicts 'ohi'a lehua blossoms and native birds.
drawing pages in black and white depicting the face of a woman and 'ohi'a lehua flowers
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