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Albert Spencer Wilcox Building, Lihue, HI

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Albert Spencer Wilcox Building

Historic Lihue building that now houses the Kauai Museum, with exhibits on the island's history and culture.

4428 Rice St, Lihue, HI 96766, USA · Lihue, HI

About Albert Spencer Wilcox Building

The Albert Spencer Wilcox Building in Lihue on Kauai began as a library in 1924 and was later converted into the Kauai Museum. Its exhibits cover the history of the island. The building was listed on the Hawaii Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The museum opened to the public in December 1960 and offers guided tours, weekly classes, a gallery, and a gift shop.

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