Polynesian Voyagers Exhibition at The Mariners Museum – October through June
As Hokule’a traverses the ocean on its way back to Hawaii, it will pass through Hampton Roads this fall. In conjunction with the canoe’s second appearance, the Museum will unveil its newest exhibition, Polynesian Voyagers on October 1, 2016. This exhibition will feature the time-honored navigational skills of Polynesian navigators who relied on their knowledge of waves, winds, stars, and nature instead of modern instruments. It will also highlight some of the real history behind Disney’s upcoming animated feature film, Moana.
In collaboration with Hawaiian educators, the Hokule’a crew and staff, and the Polynesian community, this new exhibition is designed to evoke the feeling of what it is to be a voyager. Guests will encounter displays demonstrating the origin of the Polynesian culture and community and how they are inherently maritime focused. With an emphasis on navigational techniques that precede technology, the exhibition will guide visitors through the story of exploration and settlement of the vast Pacific islands. Polynesian Voyagers will feature the traditional supplies and methods encountered on a Polynesian voyaging canoe, and guests will be able to listen to Polynesian chants that would have been used in ancient times to share history among civilizations without a common language. The exhibition will be open October 1st – June 11th 2017.
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 596-2222
Polynesian Voyagers Exhibition at The Mariners Museum
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