To inspire and promote in the community, an appreciation and respect for the indigenous and immigrant people of Kaua′i and Ni′ihau, and their cultural heritage by,

• Working in active cooperation with the indigenous and immigrant people to help sustain their perspective cultures in the contemporary world; 

• Developing and preserving outstanding collections which reflect the heritage and artistic achievements of the indigenous and immigrant peoples; 

• Creating appropriate exhibits, publication and educational programs which serve the indigenous and immigrant peoples and the general public; 

• Offering access to archives artifacts for research; 

• Providing an opportunity for artist to exhibit their creations which may be the artifact of tomorrow.