University of Hawai?i at Manoa
09/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/11/2026 19:12
MEDIA ADVISORY: Deaf History Museum opens at UH Mānoa
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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Grand opening features Deaf performances, Hawaiʻi history and first look at new Hamilton Library exhibit
WHAT: UH Mānoa will celebrate the grand opening of a new Deaf History Museum in the lobby of Hamilton Library highlighting more than a century of Hawaiʻi's Deaf history, culture and community.
The celebration will begin with Deaf cultural and sign language performances at Kennedy Theatre, followed by an opportunity for media to visit the new museum exhibit featuring historical artifacts, stories and contributions from Hawaiʻi's Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
WHEN: Monday, September 14
9-10 a.m. Grand Opening Performances, Kennedy Theatre
- Sign language musical and cultural performances
- Keynote by a Deaf descendant of Hawaiian aliʻi
- First Deaf show presented on Kennedy Theatre's mainstage
10 a.m. Deaf History Museum visit to follow, Hamilton Library
WHY: Deaf history and culture have often received limited public visibility in Hawaiʻi. The new museum brings those stories into the heart of UH Mānoa, offering the broader community an opportunity to learn about the language, experiences and contributions of generations of Hawaiʻi's Deaf community.
The museum opens in recognition of Hawaiian History Month and Deaf Awareness Month.
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