Kaua'i Museum

In April 1954, a museum committee was formed by Juliet Rice Wichman as the chairperson and Dora Jane Isenberg Cole as a member. Mrs. Wichman and Mrs. Cole raised the necessary funds for a new building adjacent to the Wilcox library to house the Kaua`i Museum, and Kenneth Roerig was selected as the architect. On December 3rd, 1960, the Kaua`i Museum officially opened to the public with Mrs. Wichman as the Director and Mrs. Cole as the Manager.

The Kaua`i Museum has been a pillar of cultural preservation on the island. It is envisioned as a place to house and showcase the rich history and artifacts of Kaua`i. The museum has grown both in its collection and commitment to preserving and sharing the stories of the island.