This is a small museum located along Highway 550 next to the Lodge at Koke'e. It is worth a stop to see the exhibits and browse the gift shop on the way to the Kalalau Lookout.

A good stop that gave us a better idea of where we were standing. Staff very knowledgeable and recommended the nature trail right outside the museum. Time well spent after viewing the Kalalau Valley from above. Tasteful gifts and large assortment of Kauai books.

Museum was simple but good. The gift shop was pretty nice, with pretty good prices for Hawaii and nice merchandise.

We ate lunch under the covered picnic tables near the Kokee Museum, where we shared our space with the ubiquitous roosters and hens, all trying to get our food. The Museum has a store that sells books about the area, the island of Kauai, and...More

My favorite is the simple nature interaction booths, and the maps. They have a nonprofit helping staff Hui o Laka is their name. If you purchase items and sign up as a member you get deals on purchase (cheaper than walmart souvinear or touristy item)....More

Just a few rooms, but there is a lot of information, about the local history, birds, land formation. They have a room that seems devoted to hurricanes that have struck the island--I'm old enough to remember Iniki, and I still learned more. Also, we stopped...More

This is a small museum located in Kokee State Park on Rt. 550 . . . . just before you reach Pu'u o Kila Lookout. It is well worth a visit. They have a "donation only" policy and you will learn much about the history...More