Whale Center of the Pacific is located on Kaanapali Parkway in Lahaina on the island of Maui in Hawaii and is approximately 10 minute's drive from Kapalua-West Maui Airport. Lahaina was once a big whaling town in the mid 19th century and the museum offers visitors an insight to life back then. The museum is open to visitors daily from 9.30am to 10pm and is free to enter.
There are many things visitors can learn here including what type of whales visit the Hawaiian waters. The center also explains the history of whaling in Lahaina and visitors will be able to watch films about the whales and the men trying to catch them. There are also numerous artifacts on display about the whaling industry here.
Visitors can call in advance to book a guided tour around the museum with one of the certified marine biologists working here. The center offers wheelchair access as well as places to park baby buggies. Whilst in the area, visitors can stroll around numerous shops and there are a few spa facilities nearby too. Another attraction located nearby in Nohea Kai Drive is the Cirque Polynesia, which is Hawaii's only cirque show.
