Bishop Museum
- Hawaii’s premier museum of natural and cultural history, the Bishop Museum is a treasure trove of artifacts, including spectacular feather capes and other heirlooms from Hawaiian royalty. It also includes a planetarium and new Science Adventure Center, with interactive exhibits about volcanoes and much more. The 14-acre spread offers event spaces suitable for everything from board meetings to product launches and gala receptions for 1,000 people. www.bishopmuseum.org
Battleship Missouri Memorial
- Docked in Pearl Harbor, the USS Missouri played an important part in World War II, including serving as the site of where the “Instrument of Surrender” was signed in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945. Along with touring the battleship, groups can assemble for gala receptions on the expansive Fantail, the former flight deck, with its impressive views of the harbor and mountains. Groups of 16 or less can enjoy a formal dinner in the intimate Captain’s Cabin. www.ussmissouri.org
Iolani Palace
- The only royal palace on U.S. soil, Iolani Palace tells the story of the last days of the Hawaiian monarchy in moving detail. The interior of the palace, with its gleaming koa wood floors and period furnishings, is available for tours only, but the extensive grounds and outbuildings can be used for private events. Indoor meeting areas include The Barracks, a coral block structure reminiscent of a medieval fortress that is suitable for receptions and banquets. www.iolanipalace.org
Royal Hawaiian Center
- Fresh from a $115 million revitalization and expansion, the Royal Hawaiian Center spans three blocks in central Waikiki and offers 110 places to shop and dine, plus a new live entertainment venue with a state-of-the-art theater presenting Waikiki Nei, a Cirque du Solei-style production focusing on the history of Waikiki. Places for events include 30,000 square feet of botanical gardens filled with coconut palms and native plants. www.royalhawaiiancenter.com
Atlantis Adventures Oahu
- Shipwrecks, sea turtles and other denizens of the deep waters just offshore from Waikiki are in full view from the 64-and 48-passenger submarines operated by Atlantis Adventures. The air-conditioned subs descend 100 feet below the ocean surface and provide large viewing ports for each passenger. The sub tours can be combined with sunset dinner cruises on the Navatek 1. www.atlantisadventures.com