Notable artifacts included the 1898 Kingdom of Hawaii flag, previously hung on top of the courthouse (later moved to above the stairwell),[1] sling stones made from volcanic rock used in early Hawaiian warfare during the pre-contact time, and other related artifacts such as weapons, spears, harpoons, and stone tools.

The prior exhibit also had whale scrimshaw teeth (scrimshaw is carved or engraved ivory emphasized with black pigment) loaned from residents and local merchants, and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary photographs, taken by a National Geographic photographer.

[1] The Lahaina Heritage Museum also possessed black and white photographs of the town (specifically a census-designated place) from the early 1900s.

[1] A large topographical relief map, 8 x 5 ft (2.4 x 1.5 m) across, three dimensional, of Maui was present, with lighting when touched.

[1] The Lahaina Heritage Museum offered free admission, with opening hours (self-guided) from 10 am to 4 pm on a daily basis.