The anthropological collection at the Bishop Museum at 1525 Bernice St (daily 9am-5pm; $15) - well away from both the ocean and downtown, near the foot of the Likelike Highway - showcases real Polynesian culture, as opposed to the fakery of Waikiki. Three floors of one of Hawaii's oldest houses display ancient carved stone and wooden images of gods, magnificent feather leis and cloaks, and a full-sized hale (traditional hut) brought here from Kauai, in addition to Japanese samurai armor and a full-size sperm whale hanging in the central well. There are also excellent special exhibitions for kids, and a planetarium. TheBus #2 from Waikiki stops two blocks away on Kapalama Street.

Bishop Museum

• Bishop Museum

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