Bailey House Museum

Originally intended as a mission for adults and children, in 1837 the mission was transformed into the Wailuku Female Seminary, a boarding school that not only taught its students Christianity and academic pursuits, such as the three Rs, but also domestic skills such as sewing and housekeeping. First managed by Theodosia and Rev. Jonathan Smith Green, Edward and Caroline Bailey assumed responsibility in 1844 shortly after arriving in Hawaii.

Despite sponsorship by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, the Seminary was closed in 1847, a victim of funding shortfalls. The house and land reverted to the Hawaiian crown but were purchased by the Baileys in 1850. Later, the house and the Baileys' sugar cane fields became part of the Wailuku Sugar Plantation, when then became part of C. Brewer & Co.

The Maui Historical Society was established in 1951, and the Bailey House Museum, at that time called Hale Ho`ike`ike (House of Display), opened on July 6, 1957. Masaru "Pundy" Yokouchi purchased the Bailey house in 1991 and donated it to the Maui Historical Society.

Museum and Gift Shop Hours:

Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.;

Closed Sunday, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Research Hours:

Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. by appointment

Admission:

Adult $7, Senior $5, Child 7-12 years $2;

Members and children 6 years and under free