Inside the Honolulu Police Department, the Museum houses police memorabilia including old weapons, gambling implements, uniforms, badges, stills, and information on the original Hawaii detective that the character Charlie Chan was based on. Lots of photos and memorabilia, all displayed in a very professional manner. A first class effort. An excellent way to spend an afternoon. Visit the Honolulu Police Museum's web site at: http://www.honolulupd.org/news/museumtalk.htm

The only surfing museum in Hawaii. Featuring vintage surf photos, videos, surfboards, surf memorabilia, old Hawaii bottles, a special video room, and a tribute to the old Haleiwa Theater. Free admission. 66-250 Kamehameha Hwy. Suite E-2, in Haleiwa Town, Oahu. Phone (808)637-8888. Near Cholo's Mexican Restaurant. Visit their website.

Guided tours of the restored interior including the throne room and private chambers. Admission. For more tour information call (808)538-1471 or visit their website. Downtown Honolulu (Oahu) corner of King and Richards Streets.

Step back in time to Honolulu of the 19th century. Historic houses and downtown walking tours. 553 S. King St., Honolulu, Oahu. Phone (808)531-0481. Admission. Mission Houses Website.

Hawaii state museum of natural and cultural history. 9am-5pm daily. 1525 Bernice St., Honollulu, Oahu. Phone (808)847-3511. Visit the Museum's website. Admission.

At McCully Stamps & Coins, 939 Hauoli St. Suite 2. Lots of stuff for everyone, not only stamps and coins. Bidding closes on each Saturday at 2pm. For information call 949-8150.

Kahului Maui, every Saturday morning from 7am to noon, across the street from McDonalds on Puunene Avenue. Admission is 50 cents. For information call (808)877-3100 or email wwmauiexpo@aol.com.

Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday (big day), and Sunday in Aiea (Oahu), across the street from the Pearl Ridge Shopping Center. The Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor are just over the hill from the Kam. There are no trees here so put on lots of sunscreen. 50 cents admission for buyers. Free parking inside the swap meet but it fills up fast especially on Saturdays and Sundays. Visit their website here.

At the Aloha Stadium parking lot which circles the stadium in Halawa (Oahu). Collectibles section (sec 10A,B,C, sec 11A,B,C, sec 12A,B,C, sec 13B,C) every Sunday. Admission: $1.00. Don't forget to bring your hat and sunscreen. Believe me, you'll need them. Go to the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet website.