Visitor Center

Sanctuary Education Center - Kihei, Maui

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The beachfront setting of the sanctuary headquarters in Kihei, Maui offers both scenic beauty and ecological significance. Visitors to the site will discover a living classroom, with many opportunities to enjoy the simple pleasures of nature watching. During winter, kohola (humpback whales) are seen on the horizon with frequent activity close to shore. The deck of the main building provides a viewscope for observing the ever-changing scene along Maui’s coastline.

Inside the Education Center, exhibits and artifacts highlight the significance of humpback whales from the perspectives of both science and culture. Open during weekdays, the center also features a marine science library, information for adults and children and a corps of dedicated volunteers, well-versed in whale facts and legends. The stone walls of Ko‘ie‘ie, an intricately constructed fishpond, are a record of the kinship that Native Hawaiians had with the sea when they inhabited the area long ago. 

Don't miss the Sanctuary's 45-Ton Whale Talks each Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Sanctuary Education Center in Kihei!

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