Mystic — A visit by the Hōkūle‘a, a Polynesian voyaging canoe from Hawaii, to Mystic Seaport from June 23 to 28 will highlight the museum 25th annual WoodenBoat Show on June 24 to 26.

The 62-foot catamaran is in the midst of a multi-year circumnavigation of the globe to raise awareness of Polynesian maritime culture and ocean conservation.

Hōkūle‘a is scheduled to arrive at the Seaport around mid-morning on June 23. Upon its arrival there will be a traditional welcoming ceremony involving the crew and members of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

During its stay, visitors will be able to board the boat and ask questions of crew members during designated periods. Crew members will also offer two technical talks on Saturday, June 25. A lecture on the science and art of traditional Pacific canoe navigation will take place at 10 a.m. and a demonstration on canoe lashing will take place at 2:30 p.m. The crew will also join the Seaport’s planetarium staff to offer special shows on Polynesian navigation and the skies of the Pacific during the stay. Information, images, and a live tracking map of Hōkūle‘a can be found at http://www.hokulea.com/.