Grove Farm museum
About This Museum
Most museums feel like time capsules, but Grove Farm feels like the family just stepped out for a moment. This isn't a re-creation; it's the actual, perfectly preserved homestead of a sugar plantation manager from the 1860s, nestled right in the heart of Lihue. You walk through the original plantation house, its wide lanai looking out over impossibly green lawns and gardens that have been thriving for over a century. The air is thick with the scent of plumeria and history, making it an incredibly intimate glimpse into Old Hawaii.
Collection Highlights
The real magic is in the everyday objects left exactly as they were: you'll see the original bookkeeping office with its ledgers still open, the manager's personal library, and even an old clawfoot tub in the bathroom. Outside, vintage machinery used for processing sugar cane sits rusting gently in the fields, telling a silent story of the industry that built Kauai.
Visitor Information
You definitely need to book a tour in advance—they're the only way to get inside, and they feel more like a personal invitation than a formal museum walk-through. Wear comfortable shoes for strolling the grounds, and don't be surprised if you leave feeling like you've visited a relative's home rather than a historic site.
Architecture & Building
The main house is classic Hawaiian plantation style—a single-story wooden structure raised off the ground with a huge, welcoming porch (or lanai) designed to catch the island breezes.
Contact & Location
Address: 4050, Nawiliwili Road, Ulu Ko, Lihue, Kauaʻi County, Hawaii, 96766, United States
Phone: +1 808-245-3202
Website: Visit Website
