The museum includes six pieces of furniture which were original to the Iolani Palace and which are valued in the millions. Negotiations are ongoing to have these items purchased and returned to the palace. These priceless items sit right next to items of much less attractiveness and value.
Albert and Harriet had been entertaining offers to purchase the museum and its contents. While it was their first desire to attempt to sell to someone who would keep the collection together, this may not be possible and many of these items may be sold off in future months and years. Hence, time may be short to view this collection intact. A joy in visiting the museum was a chat with Albert and Harriet.They were both real talkers but a chat with them was a great experience
