Art and Museums

Make your way to the Honolulu Academy of Arts on the last Friday of each month; an ARTafterDARK event awaits you here! A venture by a group of creative minds, it delves into art and presents interesting performances. Admission is free for members, and should you decide to become one after attending, your money for the evening will be reimbursed. Visit the website, or even better, call them for further details. Portions of above content, Copyright © 1999-2007 wcities.com. All rights Reserved. Contact WCities The material contained on this site is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a recommendation. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., is not responsible or liable for any errors or inaccuracies with respect to the information contained on this page.

Besides the limited exhibits of Susan Rogers-Aregger, Louise Alina (Lalina) and Fong Ling, Susan Brooks holds weekly art classes at the gallery. Monthly events and classes are constantly changing so be sure to check back.

This gallery is a co-op of some of the island chain's best painters, sculptors and craft masters. Unlike many of the other galleries in Waikiki, amazingly beautiful works of art can be obtained at a very reasonable price. The gallery is large, airy and tropical, displaying numerous two- and three-dimensional artworks. Works by Rodney Chang, Lalina, Susan Rogers and others are on regular display. All of the participating artists take a shift or two per week so that visitors can get to know them and learn about Hawaiian art.

The Memorial offers guided tours daily and often hosts performances of all sorts. The ship's decks are available for private events year round but many other annual events are held, too. Check the calendar of events to see what's new.

Stand on the deck of this imposing old structure that has been painstakingly cared for and extensively renovated. The "Mighty Mo" is where General Douglas MacArthur proclaimed the end of World War II in September of 1945 in Tokyo Bay. The great vintage battleship now sits at permanent anchor across from the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. Admission: USD16 Adults, USD7 Children ages 4-12. Adult admission for guided tours starts at USD22. Visit the Arizona Memorial first to get a sense of the complete story.

The Bishop Museum's permanent exhibits are the Hawai'i Sports Hall of Fame, the Science Adventure Room, the Kahili Room (full of monarchy portraits) and the Polynesian Hall representing people of all Pacific cultures. A true Hawaiian history lesson, along with total Polynesian history, is displayed throughout the Bishop Museum.

This museum provides a fascinating look into Hawaii's colorful past. Founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop for his wife, the last descendant of the Kamehameha family, the museum has multiple permanent and special exhibits. From diverse subjects including Hawaiian royalty to hands on science exhibits to contemporary works by native American artists, it contains an array of artifacts. Guided tours and presentations are offered in English and Japanese daily.

This museum is dedicated to Belgian-born Father Damien Joseph De Veuster, a priest who worked with leprosy victims on the island of Moloka'i. The place is filled with interesting photos, videos and artifacts.

He eventually contracted the disease and died of it. The museum's two rooms overflow with interesting photographs, artifacts and other memorabilia. A 20-minute video depicts the priest's life. In 1995, Pope John Paul II declared Father Damien blessed, the second of the three steps necessary before canonization as a saint. Admission is free.

This festival is the brainchild of North Shore arts advocates and artists. The goal of the non-profit organization behind the festival is to promote education and public awareness of arts and culture with a special emphasis on public participation, and toward the ultimate end of improving the community. Festival participants include everyone from children to professional artists. Events include visual arts displays, dance and musical performance, storytelling and various workshops. Local artists will sell their work as well. Parking is available.

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Every year Hawaii promotes national as well as international art and culture through The Hawaii Arts Season. Only two days are dedicated to special events saturated with the arts. Numerous dance performances, musical concerts, plays, and exhibitions are organized to celebrate diverse world cultures. Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Hawaii's Big Island...all buzz with the art fever.

The Maritime Museum sums up Hawaiian history by offering exhibits on the history of Hawaiian surfing, canoe racing and whaling. The museum also offers a rare skeleton of a humpback whale in diving position.

This location is deemed a national U.S. Historic Landmark. The magnificent four-masted Falls of Clyde sailing ship is anchored alongside a wharf, and although it has been prohibited to visitors for safety reasons, the museum is definitely worth a trip. The permanent display will take you from the days of the early canoe-faring Polynesians to Captain Cook's "discovery" of the island chain, all the way up to the naval activities at present-day Pearl Harbor. You can peruse a sizable World War Two naval exhibit. Whaling exhibits are also featured, including a massive humpback whale skeleton. The museum is located next to the Aloha Tower Marketplace. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $4.50 for children ages 4-12, and free for children under 4.

Honolulu's Academy of Arts is an "encyclopedic" museum, with more than 50,000 works of European and American paintings, African artifacts, Asian art and graphic and decorative art.

The impressive holdings of Hawaii's fine arts museum include one of the nation's finest collections of Asian art as well as a 17,000-piece collection of graphic arts and artifacts from Hawaiian and other ancient civilizations around the world. Italian Renaissance and American works are also on exhibit. Guided tours are available. The 290-seat Academy Theatre presents more than 400 programs annually. A restaurant and gift shop is also onsite.

Built in 1882 by Hawaii's last king, David Kalakaua, this stately old three-story building is a real treat to tour. After the overthrow of the King's sister Queen Liliuokalani in 1893, the structure served as the territorial and state capitol until 1969. The Palace Galleries showcases jewels and regalia from the days of Hawaiian royalty. Guided tours are offered every 30 minutes and reservations are suggested. Admission for Grand Tour is USD20 for adults and USD5 for children aged 5-17.

Built in 1882 by Hawaii's last king, David Kalakaua, this stately old three-story building is a real treat to tour. After the overthrow of the King's sister Queen Liliuokalani in 1893, the structure served as the territorial and state capitol until 1969. The Palace Galleries showcases jewels and regalia from the days of Hawaiian royalty. Guided tours are offered every 30 minutes and reservations are suggested. Admission for Grand Tour is USD20 for adults and USD5 for children aged 5-17.

The Lucoral Museum's specialties are the fascinating exhibits about Hawaiian pearls and coral. Other showcases are about Hawaii's volcanos and natural wonders while local art and jewelry is for sale daily.

If you have a desire to learn about the natural treasures of the sea, then this establishment in Waikiki is the place to visit. There are fascinating exhibits on how coral and pearls transform into beautiful jewelry and works of art. Other exhibits showcase endangered plants and birds of the islands, and there's a wonderful area devoted to Hawaii's volcanic past. There is a for-sale area where you can pick up local arts and crafts made from the natural materials of the Hawaiian Islands.

The Mission Houses Museum collects original family heirlooms and reflect 19th century missionary life from 1820-1863 in Hawaii. The museum houses over 3,000 Pacific artifacts and about 12,000 journals, letters and documents taken from past Polynesian culture.

Protestant missionaries established their headquarters on this site in 1820. The prim New England-style white Frame House dates to 1821. The Coral House, so named because it was built from blocks of coral, houses the original iron and mahogany printing press. Descendants of the state's missionary families operate the museum. Museum tours are given daily. On Kama`aina Days "living history" guides dressed in period costume demonstrate 19th-century life in Hawaii. Check website for details.

In the past, the Nohea Gallery has hosted events for Aloha United Way and O'ahu Woodturners Hui Demonstration. Year round sales of hand made Hawaiian jewelry, art by Susie Y. Anderson, woodwork by Ricardo Dellera and over 450 other artists' work are available at the museum.

This is one of the best places to see and purchase the lovely creations of Hawaiian painters, printmakers, woodworkers, jewelers and other artisans. The galley is located in the historic Sheraton Moana Surfrider Hotel, one of Waikiki's earliest hotels. It is open and airy with wonderfully styled displays. Almost every day, you can encounter one of the gallery's many artists and craftsmen on the scene, producing new works and talking to gallery visitors.

The restored home of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV give tourists a chance to see how Hawaiian royalty live seven days a week. The seven room house holds Hawaiian Victorian treasures and was restored by the infamous Daughters of Hawaii.

This beautiful country-style estate was built in 1847. A decade later, it was purchased by the Hawaiian monarchy as a retreat for Queen Emma, the consort of King Kamehameha IV. Today, the lovely plantation-style structure is furnished with Emma's possessions and maintained by the Daughters of Hawai'i society. These wonderful women all have the true spirit of Aloha. The grounds are lush and peaceful, and rain showers occur almost daily. The old house is beautifully nestled in a deep canyon in the Koolau Mountains. Guided tours are given daily except on holidays. There is a $5 admission charge ($1 for children under 12). Purchase Hawaiian memorabilia and crafts in the gift shop. Credit cards are accepted in the gift shop, but you must use cash or traveler's checks to pay the admission.

This one-day annual event in Waikiki is a new and unique addition to Honolulu's happening festival scene. Held in May 2006 for the first time, the event has already created a stir among the locals. The festival's concept is to bring together the past and present of Waikiki onto one stage. It's an evening of metamorphosis, when you get to see how this place and its culture has evolved and changed over time. Fashion shows, culinary booths, concerts, and art and craft stalls all reflect these changes. It's a perfect platform to see how the "past" and the "present" meet to shape the future.

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The Wyland Museum's permanent exhibits are mostly those of Wyland, but the gallery also features works by James Coleman, Steven Power and Noelito. Wyland often hosts new openings at his other locations in the U.S. and the information is available on the Wyland Galleries website.

This is one of several Wyland galleries located throughout the island chain. On display are the enchanting whale paintings by the gallery's namesake, along with works by other underwater and nature artists. John Pitre, Scott Hansen and Al Hougue are a few of the painters and sculptors that have permanent exhibits at Wyland Galleries. The original works are pricey, but reasonably priced prints are generally available. Other Wyland Galleries are located on Maui, Kauai and the island of Hawaii.